Abstract: In one embodiment, a computing device may receive carbon emissions acquisition data indicative of an allowance of carbon emissions. The computing device may generate token data based on the received carbon emissions acquisition data, wherein the token data is associated with a portion of the allowance of carbon emissions and includes a use indicator and an ownership indicator. The computing device may store the token data to a distributed transaction ledger, wherein a redemption transaction that updates the distributed transaction ledger is configured to alter the use indicator of the token data.

Abstract: In various embodiments, pollution is reduced by associating a pollution credit with a consumer product or service. The pollution credit is transformed into points and purchasing the product or service earns the points. The points may be accumulated and redeemed for value, thus retiring the pollution credit.