All Templates

Carbon Offsets vs Emissions Reduction Survey Template

Measure consumer trust in carbon offset claims, preference for emissions cuts, and purchase intent. Use this template to inform ESG and brand decisions.

What's Included

AI-Powered Questions

Intelligent follow-up questions based on responses

Automated Analysis

Real-time sentiment and insight detection

Smart Distribution

Target the right audience automatically

Detailed Reports

Comprehensive insights and recommendations

Sample Survey Items

Q1
Chat Message
Welcome! This short survey asks about your views on carbon offsets and emissions reductions. It should take about 6–8 minutes. Your responses are confidential and used for research purposes only.
Q2
Multiple Choice
In the past 12 months, have you seen or heard companies make “carbon neutral” or carbon-offset claims?
  • Yes, in the past 12 months
  • No
  • Not sure
Q3
Multiple Choice
Where have you seen these claims? Select all that apply.
  • On product packaging
  • On company websites
  • In advertisements (online, TV, print)
  • In-store signage
  • On social media
  • In sustainability/CSR reports
  • News articles or press releases
  • Other
  • I have not seen such claims
Q4
Matrix
When you see the following offset-related claims, how much do you trust them?
RowsDo not trust at allSlightly trustModerately trustMostly trustCompletely trust
Product claims carbon neutral
Company claims net zero by a target year
Company says 100% of emissions are offset
Offsets achieved by planting trees
Offsets certified by an independent standard
Airline offers to offset your flight
Q5
Matrix
How do these details affect your trust in an offset claim?
RowsMuch less likely to trustSlightly less likelyNo changeSlightly more likelyMuch more likely
Clear project type and location provided
Third-party certification displayed
Quantified impact (tonnes CO2e and period) shown
Independent audit or verification report linked
Price and fees are transparent
Claim limited to residual emissions only
Q6
Opinion Scale
Thinking about climate action, where should companies place greater emphasis?
Range: 1 10
Min: Strongly prefer reductionsMid: BalancedMax: Strongly prefer offsets
Q7
Ranking
Rank the factors that matter most when you assess offset claims (1 = most important).
Drag to order (top = most important)
  1. Evidence is specific and verifiable
  2. Offsets address only unavoidable emissions
  3. Environmental additionality is demonstrated
  4. Long-term monitoring is in place
  5. Cost-effectiveness
  6. Brand/company credibility
Q8
Rating
Assuming claims you trust, how willing are you to pay extra for a product that offsets its emissions?
Scale: 11 (star)
Min: Not willing at allMax: Very willing
Q9
Constant Sum
Imagine a company has 100 points to allocate to climate action. How would you allocate them across the options below? (Total should equal 100.)
Total must equal 100
  • Emissions reductions in own operations
  • Supplier and logistics decarbonization
  • Product design and efficiency
  • High-quality nature-based offsets
  • High-quality technology-based removals
  • Measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV)
Min per option: 0Whole numbers only
Q10
Long Text
What would most increase your confidence in carbon-offset claims?
Max 600 chars
Q11
Multiple Choice
In the past 12 months, have you personally paid extra for carbon offsets (e.g., at checkout, for flights, or via donations)?
  • Yes, in the past 12 months
  • No
  • Not sure
Q12
Multiple Choice
Where did you pay for offsets? Select all that apply.
  • Air travel offset add-on
  • Retail checkout add-on (online or in-store)
  • Donation to a climate project
  • Utility/energy green tariff
  • Subscription to a climate or tree-planting program
  • Other
  • I did not pay for offsets
Q13
Multiple Choice
Attention check: To confirm you are paying attention, please select “I am paying attention.”
  • I am paying attention
  • I prefer not to answer
  • I don’t know
  • None of the above
Q14
Dropdown
What is your age?
  • Under 18
  • 18-24
  • 25-34
  • 35-44
  • 45-54
  • 55-64
  • 65+
  • Prefer not to say
Q15
Multiple Choice
Which best describes your gender?
  • Woman
  • Man
  • Non-binary
  • Prefer to self-describe
  • Prefer not to say
Q16
Short Text
If you selected “Prefer to self-describe,” you may describe your gender (optional):
Max 100 chars
Q17
Dropdown
Where do you currently live?
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America & Caribbean
  • Middle East
  • North America
  • Oceania
  • Prefer not to say
Q18
Dropdown
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
  • Less than high school
  • High school or equivalent
  • Some college/associate degree
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Postgraduate degree
  • Prefer not to say
Q19
Multiple Choice
What is your current employment status?
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • Self-employed
  • Student
  • Homemaker
  • Unemployed
  • Retired
  • Prefer not to say
Q20
Long Text
Any final comments or suggestions on this topic?
Max 600 chars
Q21
AI Interview
AI Interview: 2 Follow-up Questions on Carbon Offsets
AI InterviewLength: 2Personality: [Object Object]Mode: Fast
Q22
Chat Message
Thank you for your time—your feedback is valuable!

Ready to Get Started?

Launch your survey in minutes with this pre-built template