Well Done Foundation - Second Nature

Well Done Foundation and Second Nature Partner to Reduce Methane Emissions from Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells

Second Nature and the Well Done Foundation (WDF) have partnered to bring a powerful methane reduction solution to higher education. Through this collaboration, Climate Leadership Network members can now explore the Carbon Neutral Commuter program, WDF’s Adopt a Well program (more info coming fall 2025), visit active plugging sites, and engage students in real-world, immediate climate action. This partnership also supports education around carbon markets and offers access to verified high-integrity carbon credits that align with institutional Scope 1, 2, and 3 goals.

Commuter Campaign

Well Done Foundation offers a Carbon Neutral Commuter program. If your campus would like to offset commuter emissions or ask folks to opt-in, learn more about your options.

Carbon Neutral Commuter Program

A Practical Solution to Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 3 Emissions from Campus Transportation

The Carbon Neutral Commuter program helps universities cut down on greenhouse gas emissions from daily commuting. By offering a simple and measurable way to offset emissions from students, faculty, and staff, this program turns everyday travel into real climate action. It is an easy and cost effective way to accelerate progress toward your campus carbon neutrality and sustainability goals.

Different ways your campus can administer this program:

Voluntary Opt-In

Students, faculty, and staff can add a small fee to their campus parking registration each semester. This fee supports the purchase of certified carbon credits to neutralize the impact of individual commuting emissions. The carbon credits directly fund projects that plug orphaned oil and gas wells, eliminating a significant source of methane emissions.

Parking Pass Integration

A carbon offset fee is added to the price of each parking permit and/or the campus commits to covering the amount of emissions associated with campus commuting. The cost supports the purchase of certified carbon credits from the Well Done Foundation will neutralize impact of individual commuting emissions. The carbon credits directly fund projects that plug orphaned oil and gas wells, eliminating a significant source of methane emissions.

Why it matters

This program offers a measurable climate impact with every well plugged
This program can support net zero commitments especially in hard to reduce areas
The campus community can learn more about well plugging and the impact these dollars can have on improving emissions and environmental impacts
Methane is over 84 times more potent than CO2 over a 20 year period, making it a critical target for climate mitigation
The Well Done Foundation’s well plugging projects delivers immediate and permanent emissions reductions

What Your Campus Gets

A program with flexible implementation options
Third party verified carbon credits with clear traceability and climate integrity
Opportunities for student and faculty engagement through site visits and project adoption
Webinars and resources to deepen campus understanding of carbon markets and climate finance
A visible way to showcase climate leadership in action

Higher education is doing so much to address the climate crisis. The Carbon Neutral Commuter program offers a practical and high impact way to keep that momentum going. Parking permits are a tool for carbon reduction. Your campus can take bold steps toward sustainability while making it easy for everyone to be part of the solution.

Case study: University of Montana

Learn more about Well Done Foundation. Reach out to [email protected] if you want to learn more about this initiative!