Your Voluntary Contribution to Climate Protection: myclimate “Cause We Care”

With myclimate “Cause We Care”, you can make a voluntary contribution to climate protection during your trip, event or mountain experience. Your financial contribution will be doubled by the myclimate “Cause We Care” partner company. Of this joint contribution, 25% will go to myclimate’s climate protection projects, with 75% going directly to sustainability measures in operations.

What does myclimate “Cause We Care” stand for?

Travel, nature adventures and events create unforgettable memories. At the same time, they cause emissions and put a strain on natural resources. Not all effects can be completely avoided today.


With myclimate “Cause We Care”, you as a guest have the opportunity to make a voluntary contribution and support a company’s efforts in this area. For many tourism providers, the cost of additional measures is too high in the short term. At the same time, they want to conserve resources in their operations. The myclimate “Cause We Care” programme was developed to close this financial gap and lower the barrier to climate action. Together with your host, you can support specific operational measures on site as well as selected myclimate climate protection projects. You will be helping to preserve nature and travel experiences for future generations.

 

How does myclimate “Cause We Care” Work?

1. You make a voluntary climate protection contribution


As a guest, you can support the company’s sustainability measures with just a small contribution. The amount of the recommended voluntary climate protection contribution is based on the emissions that can arise from the experience. Depending on the nature of your trip, factors such as overnight stays, energy consumption, mobility and other operational data are taken into account.


2. The company doubles your contribution
 

Your financial contribution will be doubled by the myclimate “Cause We Care” partner company.


3. The combined total has double the impact


The combined amount goes to the company’s dedicated myclimate “Cause We Care” fund. Of this, 75% remains in the company to finance sustainability measures such as the expansion of renewable energies. The remaining 25% goes to myclimate’s climate protection projects.
 

What impact does my contribution have?

Your voluntary climate protection contribution has a local and global impact

In the company:

Your climate protection contribution helps in the company, for example:

  • Expanding renewable energies
  • Using resources more efficiently
  • Supporting nature and environmental projects in the region
  • Raising awareness among guests and employees

The company can provide you with information on the measures implemented on site.
 

In climate protection projects:

You will also be supporting selected myclimate climate protection projects that avoid or reduce emissions and promote sustainable development in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Each myclimate “Cause We Care” partner company decides which projects your contribution will support.
 

Your contribution is earmarked

myclimate is a charitable foundation with many years’ experience in climate protection. Voluntary climate protection contributions are transparently documented and used exclusively in accordance with the requirements of the programme. The partner companies regularly document the measures they have implemented.

myclimate “Cause We Care” member companies

Around 150 companies have successfully implemented this programme. Its members include companies from the tourism and events industry: hotels, tourism operations, associations, destinations, mountain railways and event organisers. You can usually see the measures that individual companies are implementing on their website.

 

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FAQ

Is my climate protection contribution voluntary?

Yes, you decide for yourself whether you want to contribute.

How much is the contribution?

The amount of the contribution is determined by the company in question. It is generally based on the emissions caused by the product or service you are paying for.

Where does my money go?

Your contribution goes to the company’s myclimate “Cause We Care” fund. This is used to finance local sustainability measures in companies and selected myclimate climate protection projects.

What are local sustainability measures?

These may include investments in energy efficiency, renewable energies, resource conservation, sustainable mobility or other measures that enable companies to reduce their environmental impact.

Why is the company doubling my contribution?

Your host is matching your contribution and financing local sustainability measures so you can have a greater impact together.

Can I see what is being implemented?

Many partner companies provide information on the measures they implement on the sustainability section of their website or on site.

Who controls the use of the funds?

myclimate monitors the company’s myclimate “Cause We Care” fund and ensures that the funds are used in accordance with the defined criteria.

How can I be sure that my voluntary contribution will benefit climate protection?

myclimate is a charitable foundation with many years’ experience in climate protection. Its purpose is defined in its statutes.


Voluntary climate protection contributions are transparently documented and used exclusively in accordance with the requirements of the programme. The partner companies regularly document the measures they have implemented. In addition, myclimate ensures that the funds are earmarked for sustainability and climate protection measures.

Thank you for supporting myclimate “Cause We Care”

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