CO₂ Cost Calculator
See the Scale Before You Spend
How much CO₂ are we really talking about?
Use this tool to evaluate climate project proposals by putting their numbers in context.
See how many trees preserved to match the same impact—and whether the cost is truly worth it.
According to Natural Resources Canada (NRCan):
Canada is home to over 318 billion trees.
That’s roughly 8,953 trees per person (based on Canada’s population of ~38 million).
CO₂ Context Calculator
* Estimated based on average carbon uptake of 13 mature trees per tonne of CO₂ per year. Average Canadian CO₂ emissions are estimated at 15 tonnes per person annually. Canada has approximately 318 billion trees.
* Conservative average land absorption: Forests ~2.5 t/ha/year, Farmland ~0.3 t/ha/year, Wetlands ~5.5 t/ha/year.
* Healthy mature land absorption: Forests ~25 t/ha/year, Farmland ~0.5 t/ha/year, Wetlands ~6.0 t/ha/year.
* Note: Forest CO₂ absorption varies. National averages include logged and young forests (~2.5 t/ha/year). Healthy mature forests absorb much more (~20–30 t/ha/year). Both conservative and healthy estimates are provided for transparent, evidence-based decisions.
* Conservative average land absorption: Forests ~2.5 t/ha/year, Farmland ~0.3 t/ha/year, Wetlands ~5.5 t/ha/year.
* Healthy mature land absorption: Forests ~25 t/ha/year, Farmland ~0.5 t/ha/year, Wetlands ~6.0 t/ha/year.
* Note: Forest CO₂ absorption varies. National averages include logged and young forests (~2.5 t/ha/year). Healthy mature forests absorb much more (~20–30 t/ha/year). Both conservative and healthy estimates are provided for transparent, evidence-based decisions.