Real-time carbon offset determination

Abstract

A system and method is disclosed. A network computer can receive an authorization request message comprising access data. The network computer can also receive product data for a transaction. The network computer can then determine an offset value based on the product data. The network computer can then perform additional processing based upon the offset value.

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[0001] background [0002] This application is a PCT application claiming priority to U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 16 / 149,508, filed October 2, 2018, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. Background technique [0003] When a good is produced or a service is provided to a consumer, there is usually an impact on the environment associated with the good or service (eg, a certain amount of carbon is emitted into the atmosphere, energy is consumed, etc.). For example, when a consumer purchases an airline ticket, at least a portion of the carbon gases emitted from the flight of the aircraft may be attributed to the purchase of the airline ticket. A "carbon offset" may include a quantifiable amount of an environmentally friendly activity or action that can be purchased to reduce or neutralize the environmental impact of a good or service. However, identifying and / or determining appropriate carbon offsets to associate with the production of goods or provisi...

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Problems solved by technology

However, identifying and / or determining appropriate carbon offsets to link to the production of goods or provision of services can be challenging

In particular, it may be difficult to identify and / or determine appropriate carbon offsets in real time when purchasing goods or services

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