Case Study2021

TerraPass

Life Science

TerraPass Digital Platform & UX Transformation

For TerraPass, Evolve Blue turned a complex climate data site into a clearer platform for learning, carbon calculation, offset purchases, and enterprise outreach.

Technology Stack

WordPressDiviPHPMySQLHTMLCSSBootstrapjQueryResponsive UXSEO ArchitectureCarbon Calculator UX
Client
TerraPass
Industry
Life Science
Focus
Climate education, UX refresh, carbon calculator, consumer and business paths, SEO-ready content
Service
Climate Platform UX
Published
2021
Outcome
A responsive climate platform that made carbon data, calculators, and action paths easier to use.

01  Overview

TerraPass engagement context.

TerraPass needed more than a standard website. The platform had to teach visitors about carbon impact and guide them toward practical climate action.

The site had to serve consumers, businesses, and partners at the same time. Each audience needed a clear path, with one shared base for content, calculators, and campaigns.

Evolve Blue focused on four goals: explain the science, personalize the data, simplify the calculator, and make the next step clear.

02  The Challenge

TerraPass constraints to solve.

  • Carbon data, offset math, reporting terms, and compliance language could overwhelm visitors.
  • Older calculator patterns could feel too technical and cause users to leave early.
  • Consumer, business, and partner journeys needed to fit together without tangled navigation.
  • Users needed trust and clarity before buying offsets or asking about sustainability services.
  • The internal team needed reusable templates so campaigns did not always require developer help.

03  The Solution

TerraPass solution architecture.

Evolve Blue structured the platform around a four-step intent journey: educate, calculate, offset, and engage. Each step connected TerraPass's mission to a measurable user action.

The site separated consumer and enterprise needs while keeping the full experience credible and easy to navigate.

The calculator was redesigned with simple inputs, sliders, and instant feedback so users could understand emissions without a dense form.

01

Trust-building education

Education-first content that turned environmental science into clear, actionable sections.

02

Personalized calculation

Simplified carbon calculator patterns with clear controls, sliders, and instant emissions feedback.

03

Offset conversion path

Consumer paths for one-time flight or activity offsets and carbon balanced living subscription flows.

Intent layerClimate Action JourneyEducate, calculate, offset, engage
04

Enterprise engagement

Enterprise and institutional paths for footprint assessment, renewable energy certificates, and custom sustainability programs.

05

Responsive content system

Mobile-first grids, readable type, spacing, and contrast that made pages easier to scan.

06

Reusable campaign templates

Reusable UI blocks and SEO-ready templates for faster content and campaign launches.

04  What We Built

TerraPass delivery objectives.

01

Translate climate science into clear, action-focused content.

02

Create clear consumer and business paths for offsets, subscriptions, assessments, certificates, and partner programs.

03

Simplify carbon calculators with easy inputs and instant feedback.

04

Build mobile-first layouts that make longer education pages easier to scan.

05

Create reusable page blocks for faster campaigns and stronger organic growth.

05  Responsive Platform Experience

TerraPass across desktop, tablet, and mobile.

The climate platform was shaped for real use, from desktop research to mobile carbon calculation and offset action.

TerraPass tablet climate platform experience
TerraPass desktop climate platform experience
TerraPass mobile carbon calculator experience

06  Implementation Journey

TerraPass delivery journey.

01

Discovery

Mapped TerraPass audiences, education needs, calculator friction, trust signals, and decision paths.

02

Design & Planning

Planned the education-to-action journey, content flow, simpler calculators, responsive layouts, and reusable pages.

03

Build & Implementation

Built the WordPress platform with reusable components and responsive front-end patterns.

04

Launch & Support

Prepared the platform for content updates, campaign launches, SEO growth, and ongoing improvement.

07  Before / After

From climate complexity to usable action.

The engagement shifted TerraPass from a technical experience to a platform that made learning, calculating, and buying easier.

Before

Technical climate experience

Dense carbon data, tangled audience needs, and intimidating calculator patterns could slow users before they reached a meaningful action.

After

Education, engagement, conversion.

Readable content, clear paths, simpler calculators, and reusable templates help visitors understand impact and move forward.

EducateCalculateOffsetEngageSEOTemplates

Before

  • Carbon data and offset terminology could feel too complex for non-technical users.
  • Calculator flows risked high friction because they emphasized technical depth over intuitive progress.
  • Consumer, business, and partner journeys competed for attention in the same experience.
  • Content updates and campaign launches could remain too dependent on developer involvement.

After

  • Climate education is broken into clear, actionable, and scannable content.
  • Calculator interactions prioritize simplicity, sliders, and immediate visual feedback.
  • B2C and B2B pathways are clearer, with routes for personal offsets, subscriptions, enterprise assessments, and institutional programs.
  • Reusable templates support faster internal work and organic growth.

08  Impact

TerraPass implementation outcomes.

01

+45% organic traffic increase

SEO-optimized information architecture and reusable content structures helped improve organic visibility.

02

+62% conversion improvement

A clearer education-to-offset journey reduced friction between learning, calculating, and purchasing.

03

+88% tool usage

Simplified carbon calculator interactions encouraged more users to engage with platform tools.

04

+120% time on site

Improved readability and content hierarchy made long-form climate education easier to explore.

09  Capability Mapping

Capabilities applied for TerraPass.

Build & Modernize

Primary

Responsive UX, reusable pages, calculator screens, and campaign templates were rebuilt for clarity and conversion.

Connect Data & Platforms

Primary

Calculator inputs, offset paths, content, and SEO structure were organized into a clearer platform base.

Automate Workflows

Supporting

Reusable templates and content blocks reduced the need for developer help on repeat updates.

Run Cloud & Operations

Supporting

The WordPress platform supported stable publishing, content work, and ongoing improvements.

Staff & Augment

Supporting

No staffing or augmentation component was part of this engagement.

10  Conclusion

Why the TerraPass engagement mattered.

TerraPass needed a platform that made climate information trustworthy, readable, and useful for many audiences.

By pairing clear content with simpler calculators and reusable templates, Evolve Blue helped turn climate complexity into user action.

Digital Platform & UX Transformation

Turn complex data into a digital experience users can act on.

Evolve Blue helps teams modernize platforms, clarify technical content, simplify user journeys, and build reusable systems for growth.