Wren | About Us
It's hard to know what to do about the climate crisis.
We hear all the time that we should use reusable bags or go vegan or speak up more, but how do you know what moves the needle?
At Wren, we want to make it easy for anyone to make a difference—to unlock the collective action of millions.
Wren is for anyone who wants to tackle the climate crisis but isn't sure where to start.
It's an approachable on-ramp to action: First you understand your own impact, and how that fits into the world. Then we help you reduce and offset your footprint while pushing for systems change.
Wren in the Press
“Wren asks a series of questions to determine how much carbon you emit.”](https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/16/your-money/fight-climate-change.html)
“Wren is making it easier for consumers to offset their carbon emissions.”](https://www.wired.co.uk/article/net-zero-innovation-business)
“For less than $20 a month, Wren will offset your carbon footprint.”](https://www.forbes.com/sites/haleykim/2019/08/23/ycombinator-climate-change-wren-this-startup-will-offset-your-carbon-footprint/)
“Wren is one of a new breed of climate-centric startups for consumers.”](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-09-02/startups-sell-spotify-like-apps-to-offset-your-carbon-footprint)
“Wren is aiming to make carbon offsets more consumer-friendly.”](https://techcrunch.com/2019/07/07/y-combinator-backed-project-wren-is-aiming-to-make-carbon-offsets-more-consumer-friendly/)
“Wren takes care of the vetting process, allowing you to pay a monthly subscription to cover real, tangible carbon offsets.”](https://www.treehugger.com/eco-tech-awards-2021-5185022)
What members have accomplished so far
At Wren, we’re obsessed with making positive impact on the climate crisis. Check out some of the things members have accomplished:
$16,000,000
sent to climate projects around the world!
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
Jan 2026
$248,906
fundraised for our Wren Slingshot 2025 grantee, Aquarry.
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
Dec 2025
Started funding climate policy in Europe.
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
Dec 2025
20,857 lbs
of HCFC-22 destroyed, equivalent to 38,309 tCO₂e.
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
Oct 2025
$10,000
raised to help the Amazon overcome funding cuts.
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
Sep 2025
Made our first-ever investment into a climate solution.
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
Mar 2025
750,000
tonnes CO₂ offset
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
Jan 2025
$12,000,000
sent to climate projects around the world!
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
Oct 2024
Helped protect 2.5M hectares of Amazon Rainforest in Peru.
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
May 2024
Protected 15,000 hectares of mangrove forest in Mexico.
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
Feb 2024
Funded an enhanced weathering project on rice paddies in India.
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
Oct 2023
$8,000,000
sent to climate projects around the world!
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
Oct 2023
500,000
tonnes of CO₂ offset.
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
Sep 2023
Collaboration with new tree-planting project
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
Sep 2023
6,000 tonnes of CO₂e sequestered via community agroforestry.
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
Sep 2023
Carbon removal project featured in Times Square, New York.
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
Aug 2023
Funded a community agroforestry project in Timor-Leste.
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
Jul 2023
16,000 tonnes of CO₂e avoided via refrigerant destruction.
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
Jul 2023
Permanently removed 7,000 tonnes of CO₂ through enhanced mineral weathering.
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
Jun 2023
Funded a cutting-edge adipic acid abatement project in Florida.
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
Jun 2023
Launched a carbon removal portfolio to fund cutting-edge technologies.
Jun 2023
Stopped an illegal logging operation in the Peruvian Amazon.
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
May 2023
Funded a mangrove conservation project to offset emissions and protect biodiversity.
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
Apr 2023
Wren team documented the verification of our refrigerant destruction project in Ohio.
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
Apr 2023
Helped reclaim 100,000+ acres of Indigenous land in the Amazon.
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
Sep 2022
$4,000,000
sent to climate projects around the world!
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
Sep 2022
Scaled cutting-edge biochar project to 375 tonnes of CO₂ removed per month.
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
Jul 2022
Funded the production and delivery of clean-burning briquettes to 7,500 refugee families.
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
Jan 2022
100+
countries represented by Wren members.
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
Dec 2021
$3,000,000
sent to climate projects around the world!
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
Dec 2021
$2,000,000
sent to climate projects around the world!
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
Dec 2021
Provided 10,000 farmers with supplemental income to plant and care for trees.
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
Nov 2021
Funded a cutting-edge carbon removal pilot in Scotland.
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
Aug 2021
Funded the first verified biochar carbon storage project in the United States.
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
Jul 2021
$1,000,000
sent to climate projects around the world!
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
May 2021
Funded the purchase of a diseased forest in Scotland to be healed and replenished.
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
Mar 2021
Launched the Wren Classic Portfolio to accelerate funding for conservation and policy groups.
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
Jan 2021
Helped plant and care for 20 million trees in East Africa.
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
Jan 2021
Scaled the area of our Amazon rainforest protection project by 300%.
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
Jan 2021
150,000
tonnes of CO₂ offset.
Thanks to thousands of
members like you!
Dec 2020
We’re a Benefit Corp, with a legally-binding charter.
We determined that becoming a Public Benefit Corporation was the best way to have a meaningful impact, and wrote a legally-binding charter to make sure we put impact above profit.
Here's what we promise:
- Wren’s mission is to play a significant role in reversing the climate crisis.
- Wren will be radically transparent.
- Wren will rigorously evaluate its own effectiveness.
- Wren will be a role model for how all corporations should act.
Wren’s work is done publicly and verifiably.
Community impact feed
Every individual transaction on Wren is publicly available, plus top-level funding statistics.](https://www.wren.co/impact)
Project updates
Every month, Wren publishes fresh updates on project from our portfolios.](https://www.wren.co/blog)
Robust certification
Wren works with third-party analysts to ensure carbon projects have the impact they claim.](https://www.wren.co/blog/wren-partners-with-bezero)
Project insurance
To mitigate risk, Wren purchases insurance from Kita to guarantee impact for select projects.](https://www.wren.co/blog/wren-partners-with-kita)
Public Benefit Corporation
Wren is a registered PBC in the United States with a legally-binding charter.](https://www.wren.co/charter)
Public financial reports
Every year, Wren publishes a detailed breakdown of expenses and revenue.](https://www.wren.co/blog/wren-financial-report-year-six)
Public receipt ledger
Every payment made to a Wren project partner is logged in our public receipt ledger.](https://projectwren.notion.site/Wren-Receipt-Ledger-ce9131ad39ef42c3b52f7ea6943c8e18)
Meet our team!
We’re a small crew, spread out across the United States 🇺🇸, France 🇫🇷, and Canada 🇨🇦.
Landon Brand
CEO and Co-Founder
“I always thought someone else would fix the climate crisis by the time I grew up. But after reading the dramatic 2018 IPCC report, I saw how hard it'd be to end the climate crisis. My friends and I started Wren because we have the solutions we need to end the climate crisis, and now is the time to deploy them at a massive scale.”
landon Landon](https://linkedin.com/in/landonbrand)
Mimi Tran Zambetti
Co-Founder, Product
“The time since we've started Wren has been as much about helping others on their climate journey as it has been about continuing mine. I've had inspiring conversations with people around the world, Wren users or otherwise, who are doing their part in the fight for climate. And I’ve come to cherish California’s ecosystem more than ever—every day I watch red-tailed hawks soar by and admire the valley oaks dotting the land—reminders of what Wren is fighting to preserve.”
Sophie Westover
Head of Climate
“I’ve spent a decade working to improve outcomes for people and the planet, and in the process, I’ve learned that reversing the climate crisis requires a systems-thinking approach. That’s why I joined Wren where I take a critical approach to sourcing projects that contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation. This work isn’t easy, but it’s necessary for securing a future we can all thrive in.”
sophiewestover Sophie](https://linkedin.com/in/sophie-westover-483403b0)
Path Wei
Content & Communication
“My climate journey started with lifestyle shifts, like eating less meat and giving up driving. Then during Covid, I realised individual actions need to be part of collective efforts to spark real change. Now at Wren, I get to help others make an impact, too!”
path pathandtheplanet](https://pathandtheplanet.substack.com/)
Hilary Derrick
Marketing Communications
“Growing up immersed in the outdoors, I developed a deep love for nature and the motivation to protect it. I want future generations to be able to have the same experiences I had—wandering through the forest, feeling the sweet chill of the river or ocean, and sharing their environment with the precious flora and fauna who also call it home. Joining Wren was the perfect opportunity to play my part in helping to end the climate crisis.”
hilaryderrick @hils.thrills](https://instagram.com/hils.thrills)
Christina Beckmann
Head of Wren Travel
“In 2019, I helped launch Tomorrow’s Air—the travel industry’s first global collective focused on educating and inspiring travelers and travel companies—to help fund innovative climate solutions. Every kg of carbon dioxide we pull from the atmosphere helps ensure the places we live in and visit can endure. I’m proud to be part of the team at Wren, where contributing to a range of climate solutions is so easy and reliable.”
Christina](https://linkedin.com/in/christinabeckmann)
Want to join our team?
Check out open positions on our careers page.
Our investors
As a Benefit Corporation, we're funded by investors who believe in our impact and understand the urgency of the climate crisis.
Albert Wenger
Partner, Union Square Ventures
“The road back to 350ppm or less of CO2 will be hard, but a start is to take your known emissions and help offset them.”
Michelle You
Founder, SongKick
“I've always considered myself somewhat environmentally aware and did what I thought were all the right things. Wren made it easy for me to do more about the climate crisis.”
Yancey Strickler
Founder, Kickstarter
“Creating a message for how to evolve in the face of climate change isn’t easy, because each of us needs to evolve in different ways. Wren gives me a place to start.”
Nico Wittenborn
Partner, Adjacent
George Henry
Partner, Local Globe
Gustaf Astromer
Partner, Y Combinator
Paul Graham
Founder, Y Combinator
Jason Jacobs
Host, My Climate Journey
Thomas McInerney
Investor, WWF National Council
Susheel Daswani
Director, Citi Ventures
Jeff Atwood
Co-founder, Stack Overflow
Lenny Rachitsky
Product Lead, Airbnb
Ilya Volodarsky
Co-founder, Segment
James Tamplin
Co-founder, Firebase
Sundeep Ahuja
General Partner, Climate Capital
Paul Yacoubian
Co-founder, Copy.ai
Andrew Lee
Co-founder, Firebase
Jordi Ber
Co-founder, Scoolinary
Jamie Wilkinson
CPO, Kickstarter
Robert Mayer
Investor, Cambridge Way Ventures
Rama Myers
Aerospace VP, Seeing Machines
Jesse Walden
Founder, Variant
Benjamin Taft
Co-founder & CEO, Mira
The climate crisis requires massive action, and you can start today.
Carbon offsets alone won't end the climate crisis, but calculating and offsetting your carbon footprint is a great way you can make a difference.
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