CO₂ is not inherently a poisonous or dangerous gas. Plants consume it during photosynthesis, which supports their growth and whose end product is oxygen - irreplaceable for life on Earth. However, the problem arises when the amount of CO₂ emitted into the atmosphere is greater than its absorption by nature, or if nature "doesn't have time" to pump out the excess amount of released CO₂. Under these conditions, we are talking about global warming of the Earth. Your car releases carbon dioxide (CO₂) into the atmosphere with every kilometer driven, which burdens the environment and contributes to global warming. If you want to minimize the load on your vehicle, one option is to drive more economically. Carbon offset is also an extremely important mechanism that neutralizes your car's emissions.
Members of the OMV SMILE & DRIVE club receive loyalty points for each refueling, which they can use for various benefits within the SMILE & DRIVE club. From now on, OMV SMILE & DRIVE loyalty points can also be used to offset CO₂ emissions, thereby helping the environment together. With just 30 OMV SMILE & DRIVE loyalty points, you can offset the amount of emissions released into the atmosphere when burning 32 liters of fuel. You can donate points directly at an OMV gas station, via the OMV SMILE & DRIVE app or directly on the website here.