Carbon Counter™

The Carbon Counter is optional for Vancity enviro Visa cardholders to use. Only cardholders (Primary Cardholders of personal use cards and Account Administrators of business use cards) can access the tool by logging in to the Manage my Visa card website — the same site used to view account details, opt out of paper statements, and more. From the Manage my Visa website, cardholders have the option to access the Carbon Counter tool after agreeing to the terms and conditions. Your data will not be shared for estimated carbon footprint without your consent.

Visit the FAQ section to read more about Manage My Visa card.

No, the Carbon Counter is free to use.

Yes – if you choose to use the Carbon Counter, your data will be secure.

For those credit cardholders who choose to use the Carbon Counter, credit card transaction data (pending and posted) will be securely shared with Vancity’s technology partner, ecolytiq. The only permitted use of this data is to estimate a carbon dioxide equivalent value for each transaction for the cardholder. The transaction information is de-identified (meaning no one will be able to identify the specific person the data belongs to). This information is disclosed in the terms and conditions, which need to be accepted before cardholders can use the Carbon Counter.

By analyzing your spending data, the Carbon Counter roughly determines the amount of carbon emissions produced by your purchases. It assigns your transactions a CO₂e value based on publicly available data, studies, and research. CO₂e means carbon dioxide equivalent.

These calculations are estimated and don't consider the specific products that you buy. That's why, for some transactions, we'll ask you questions about your shopping decisions and habits. These questions are optional but answering them will provide a better idea of your carbon footprint and the steps you may be able to take to reduce it.

No, the Carbon Counter is optional for Vancity enviro Visa cardholders to use. There will be an option to use the tool when you log in to your account on the Manage my Visa Card website, but nothing will be done unless you choose to opt-in to using the tool.

The Carbon Counter offers insights on how to reduce your carbon footprint and tips for more sustainable choices based on your transactions. You can refine your estimates by answering additional questions within the tool.