Manufacturing precision. Minimised impact.
Every order placed through Offset Prototypes includes full visibility of its carbon footprint. At checkout, customers can choose to offset that footprint through verified carbon removal — managed transparently through our partner, Inverto Earth.
With manufacturing currently responsible for approximately 8% of global carbon emissions, it's imperative we act now to reduce our impact on the planet and safeguard its future.
Our business model is optimised for carbon efficiency across our full operations, and our unique offering supports our clients and partners to achieve their own carbon reduction targets. Our industry-first service provides you with full transparency into the carbon impact of your order and offers an instant, world-leading carbon offsetting solution for remaining emissions.
Enabling engineers to manufacture responsibly — without adding complexity
Offset Prototypes enables engineers to manufacture responsibly — without adding complexity to their workflow.
We calculate the estimated carbon impact of each manufacturing route, including machining, materials, and logistics.
When you place an order, you can choose to offset the carbon emissions associated with that specific job at the checkout. Offsetting is optional, transparent, and traceable, built into the same platform you already use to manage production.
We define offsetting as removing the same amount, or more, carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as an order generates.
We calculate the possible carbon footprint on a range of different manufacturing and shipping options to provide you with full visibility of your order's impact and options to reduce it.
We provide an instant carbon offsetting for your chosen service's remaining footprint at the click of a button.
We share confirmation and certification for the amount of carbon you have offset through your order.
We've partnered with Inverto Earth, a Swiss-based carbon removal company specialising in verified mangrove restoration who were chosen after a rigorous selection process.
Mangroves are one of the most efficient natural systems for long-term carbon storage — capable of absorbing up to four times more carbon than tropical forests, while also protecting coastlines and supporting local biodiversity.
Our decision to focus on mangrove restoration is based on measurable, engineering-grade criteria:
Each offset contribution supports projects independently verified to recognised international standards, with detailed reporting accessible after checkout.
We are proud to partner with Inverto Earth to deliver cutting-edge nature-based Carbon Dioxide Removal solutions.
Inverto Earth works with local communities, restoration groups and NGOs to sustainably restore natural habitats that will absorb carbon in the World's atmosphere.
Together, we prioritise the replanting of mangrove forests that store carbon dioxide as they grow. It has been proven that mangroves absorb and store at least four times as much carbon as trees.
Through Inverto Earth's transparent dashboard, you can track your contributions to carbon removal efforts, with access to 360-degree data showing the impact of offsetting your orders. The certification also shows the exact location of the mangrove restoration project you have contributed to using What3Words.
Simple, transparent carbon offsetting built into your workflow
When you generate a quote, the estimated carbon footprint for each manufacturing option (UK, Europe, Rest of World) is shown in real time.
At checkout, you can choose to make your order carbon neutral. The offset value is displayed alongside your order total — clear and itemised.
Offset Prototypes transfers 100% of offset contributions directly to Inverto Earth, who oversee verified mangrove restoration projects worldwide.
You'll receive a confirmation showing the quantity of CO₂ offset, the corresponding project, and traceability data.
All offsetting data is managed in collaboration with Inverto Earth, following the Oxford Principles for Net Zero Aligned Carbon Offsetting.
Offsetting data is stored within your customer dashboard for easy access, record-keeping, and sustainability reporting.
Our offsetting methodology is aligned with The Oxford Principles for Net Zero Aligned Carbon Offsetting (2024) — widely considered as the most comprehensive guide for organisations that are aiming for long-term, sustainable net zero operations.
Our priority is helping the sector to reduce overall carbon dioxide emissions. We provide clear and detailed information about the carbon impact of the different manufacturing options available to you, so you can make informed choices.
For emissions that can't be reduced or avoided, we work alongside trusted partner Inverto Earth to actively remove the same, or more, carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than is generated by your order.
We prioritise long-term carbon removal and select nature-based offsetting methods that reduce the risk of carbon being re-released into the atmosphere. This includes planting mangroves and restoring wetlands to absorb and store carbon dioxide naturally and sustainably.
Urgent innovation is needed to minimise the sector's impact on the planet. We hope our pioneering AI carbon footprint calculator will drive industry change by informing and empowering our partner's decision making. As the industry matures, we plan to also support tech-based Carbon Dioxide Removal projects.
Carbon offsetting is one part of a broader effort to minimise environmental impact
We continually optimise production and logistics to reduce emissions at source:
As well as supporting our partners to achieve their carbon reduction goals, we ensure carbon efficiency is at the heart of our business
We believe offsetting should be accessible to everyone, so have developed our pricing structure to provide certifiable carbon offsetting to customers across any project.
We provide live data on the carbon footprint of your order during the quoting stage, giving you the information to choose a more sustainable manufacturing option.
We reduce the environmental impact of shipping by consolidating orders without impacting timelines.
We use 100% recycled packaging material and plan carefully to minimise waste while ensuring your order arrives safely.
Sustainability shouldn't slow manufacturing down — it should make it smarter. Offset Prototypes provides verified, optional carbon offsetting on every order so you can manufacture with clarity and confidence.
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