Our Carbon-Negative Commitment
Since 2021, Sea2see is classified as carbon negative, meaning we go beyond offsetting our operational emissions —we actively remove or prevent more greenhouse gas (GHG/ CO2) emissions than we produce across our value chain.
This outcome is the result of two key mechanisms:
Emission Avoidance
through Material Sourcing
By using recycled plastic of marine origin instead of virgin fossil-based polymers (e.g. Nylon 6, TR90, cellulose acetate), Sea2see significantly reduces baseline emissions associated with raw material extraction and processing. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) data shows:
- Up to 87% lower fossil fuel depletion
- Up to 79% lower global warming potential
Compared to conventional plastic frame production, this results in substantial emission avoidance.
Offsetting Exceeds
Remaining Emissions
To offset and exceed our remaining footprint, we invest in UN-certified carbon offset projects with measurable climate and social benefits:
- In Mexico
- In Rwanda
Mexico
In Mexico, we support the Oaxaca IV Wind Energy Park in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. With a capacity of 306 MW across three wind farms and 204 turbines, it generates clean energy for over 700,000 households, preventing 670,000 tonnes of CO2 annually — the equivalent of 33.5 million trees capturing carbon through photosynthesis. The project also supports local communities through education, gender-focused scholarships, and public health initiatives.
Rwanda
In Rwanda, we fund the DelAgua Tubeho Neza clean cookstove program, which has distributedover 600,000 efficient stoves to rural households, improving the lives of more than 3 million people.These stoves drastically reduce indoor air pollution and carbon emissions, replacing traditional wood-burning fires that are a major source of both health issues and CO2.
By combining material-based emission avoidance with investment in high-integrity, socially impactful climate projects, Sea2see maintains a net-negative carbon profile — actively contributing to global climate mitigation and sustainable development.