0 the activity of trying to stop the damage caused by activities that produce carbon by doing other things to reduce it, such as planting trees
So-called carbon offsetting is no solution in this context.
The plan is being achieved through active carbon reduction initiatives, a move to renewable energy sources and support for high quality certified carbon offset projects.
Funds collected from the carbon offset scheme are directed for tree planting in reforestation areas.
From launch all ticket prices included a mandatory carbon offset contribution to be reinvested in climate-friendly projects.
These additional improvements are termed "co-benefits", and may be considered when evaluating and comparing carbon offset projects.
One carbon offset represents the reduction of one metric ton of carbon dioxide or its equivalent in other greenhouse gases.
It expresses how much an organization is expending to either reduce carbon emissions internally (abatement) or offsetting externally (carbon offset).
Many businesses are now looking to carbon offset all their work.
