The Carbon Savings Account® overview
The Carbon Savings Account® (CSA) is a financial wellness benefit that drives employee engagement in corporate ESG. By making home technology and personal transportation upgrades easy and cost-effective, the CSA helps companies attract and engage top talent while reducing scope 3 commute and work-from-home emissions.
Employers and employees contribute funds to the CSA through flexible program structures like reimbursements or employer matching. Employer contributions increase the affordability and accessibility of home technology and personal transportation upgrades, driving higher employee engagement and greater overall impact.
Employees use CSA funds to purchase efficient home technology and personal transportation upgrades. Our CSA Marketplace, hands-on training sessions, and comprehensive self-serve educational libraries help employees make informed purchase decisions that reduce their cost of living.
CSA upgrades help employees lower utility bills and fuel expenses by reducing water and energy consumption at home and during commutes. For employers, these upgrades simultaneously contribute to cutting operational costs and reducing scope 3 commute and work-from-home emissions.
The CSA can be implemented within days, at any time of year. With seamless integrations and low-lift program management, the CSA minimizes company spending while driving maximum impact.
The CSA measures and reports on emissions reductions resulting from CSA upgrades, providing actionable insights to support corporate sustainability goals.
The CSA Marketplace guides employees to select the best upgrade based on their profile, offering personalized product recommendations and surfacing discounts to reduce the cost of upgrades.
The CSA is the most impactful and cost-effective way to foster financial and environmental wellness. Uncover the difference the CSA can make for your company with our CSA impact calculator.
The Carbon Savings Account® (CSA) is the most equitable financial wellness benefit. Find answers to common questions here.
What types of upgrades are eligible for reimbursement?
Employees can use CSA funds for a wide range of energy- and cost-saving upgrades, including ENERGY STAR® appliances, smart thermostats, low-flow shower heads, and electric vehicles.
How much of an impact can home and transportation upgrades make?
Upgrading home technology and personal transportation can significantly cut both costs and carbon emissions — with the average household being able to reduce utility bills by up to $5,000. These changes not only lower expenses but also help companies meet sustainability goals by reducing scope 3 emissions from employee homes and commutes.
But making the switch isn’t always simple. The CSA helps by making these upgrades more affordable and accessible, simplifying the process with personalized upgrade recommendations and financial support, making it easier for employees to save money and reduce their environmental impact.
What types of employees is the CSA best for?
The CSA is an equitable benefit designed to support employees across all living situations, ages, and geographies. Whether they rent or own, live in a city or suburb, every employee can take advantage of the CSA to lower their costs and reduce their carbon footprint.