We’re a Kiwi nonprofit taking action for a fairer future

Our collective of givers is having an outsized impact

1051000

kgCO2e REDUCED

603

CO-BENEFITS CREATED

9

PROJECTS FUNDED

Our mission = to end the climate crisis by inspiring impactful everyday giving

We want to reorient the conversation from ‘doom and gloom’ to ‘this is what I can do’

We’re after the biggest, most meaningful bang for every buck

We’ve zeroed in on how to have the largest possible emissions reductions and we’ve taken it one step further, focussing on projects supporting people who are less resilient to a changing climate. We want to help solve equity problems while we help solve the climate problem.

We know that ‘every gesture counts’ but we want to know ‘exactly how much?’

It’s hard to navigate the conflicting advice out there on what changes we should make to save the planet, but it’s not impossible. We want everyone to know the carbon impact of their choices before they take climate action.

We want to make the inconvenient truth as convenient as possible

We've been told that reshuffling our lifestyles around for a liveable, low-carbon future is going to hurt. Not true! We want to make having a massive, outsized impact as easy, everyday and affordable as possible.

Sea-levels may be rising, but we’re not leaving anyone behind

We’ve cultivated a community for anyone and everyone willing to make a positive change, no matter how small, how big or how tangled in contradictions, without the moral grandstanding.

We’re an open book, keeping you in the loop

We transparently track every dollar you donate so we can show you the projects you help fund and the impact you are having. Every year we open our books up to show you how lean we run this ship.

We're powered by a team of volunteers

Jessica Brown

The environmental brains behind things running the day to day. Inspired by smoky air, climate justice and climate-anxiety. CO2 at birth = 351.31ppm.

Nick Frandsen

The tech and business brains behind things. Inspired by changes to the coast and to protect his favourite surf breaks. CO2 at birth = 351.31ppm.

Charlie Godinet

The ideas and branding brains behind things. Inspired by all things food-related and previous excessive glad wrap usage. CO2 at birth = 353.69ppm.

Say hi - hello@thecobenefits.org

In the news

Ensemble Magazine - April 2021

Co-Benefits featured in a story on imperfect environmentalism. Jess shared her journey to starting Co-Benefits and some tips for taking care of yourself and the planet. Spoiler: joining Co-Benefits is one of them.

Woman Magazine - April 2021

Co-Benefits featured in Woman Magazine's Earth Day Special sharing the pages with some incredible female environmental changemakers and advocating for collaboration for the global good.

Good Magazine - April 2021

Co-Benefits was featured in the Good Stuff section of Good Magazine highlighting why working collectively is key. Our fave quote by Jess is "Helping reduce emissions through our fund is an act of self-care for those feeling overwhelmed by the climate crisis, while also being an impactful act of caring for people and the planet."

Woman's Day Magazine - June 2021

Jess shared ten practical tips for living lightly on a budget in a double-page spread in Woman's Day with joining the Co-Benefits collective being one of the ten.

Stuff - December 2021

Jess featured in Stuff's Your Weekend Magazine talking about eco-anxiety, imperfect environmentalism and the importance of not losing sight of the bigger picture when it comes to individual action.

Auckland Climate Festival - December 2021

Jess on the Auckland Climate Fesitval blog talking about the climate crisis being as much a social issue as it is an environmental one, the power of the collective, and the importance of switching off.

Why join us in taking action?

With a little girl, climate change weighs heavy on my mind but I don’t have the energy to look into everything myself. Joining Co-Benefits is a weight off. Knowing I’m having a meaningful impact is so uplifting and I’m feeling more hopeful about the future than ever.

Jessica, New Zealand

I joined Co-Benefits as a guide towards making a personal positive difference outside of my everyday conscious adjustments (with consumption and the constant carbon footprint). The collective CO2 saved was my initial reason to join, but what I found most interesting is the projects. I genuinely am fulfilled to be part of these. I happily donate the price of a coffee per week towards the projects truly making a difference to lives and our earth. Thanks for making my simple contribution be part of something so grand and satisfying.

Jasmine, Sydney

As part of the collective, I feel like I am making a real difference to both the planet and to the lives of others. I can track where my money goes and the impact it's creating. It's cool to see all the projects we're supporting do so much good for communities around the world.

Alice, New Zealand

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