Carbon Offsetting

The Science Behind Carbon Offsetting

Carbon offsetting refers to balancing out greenhouse gas emissions by supporting initiatives that reduce, absorb, or prevent an equal quantity of CO₂ or other greenhouse gases elsewhere. These initiatives often involve activities such as renewable energy projects (e.g., wind farms or solar power installations), reforestation and afforestation, enhancing energy efficiency in buildings and industries, methane capture from livestock or landfills, sustainable farming practices, and the restoration of mangroves or wetlands to absorb carbon.

How Your Carbon Footprint is Balanced

Calculate Emissions

Determine the amount of carbon emissions produced by an activity (e.g., flights, manufacturing, logistics).

Reduce Emissions

Implement measures to minimize emissions wherever possible.

Offset Remaining Emissions

Invest in certified carbon offset projects to neutralize the remaining emissions.

Types of Carbon Offset Projects by Approach

Avoidance or Reduction Projects

These projects prevent the release of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions into the atmosphere by reducing reliance on high-carbon activities or processes.

Examples :

Renewable energy projects, Energy efficiency upgrades, Avoided deforestation

Removal Projects

These projects actively remove carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere and store it, either in natural or engineered systems.

Examples :

Reforestation projects that plant trees to absorb CO₂, Afforestation (establishing forests in previously non-forested areas), Soil carbon sequestration through sustainable agricultural practices.

Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) or Engineered Solutions

These advanced technologies focus on capturing CO₂ from the atmosphere and securely storing it. Unlike natural removal, these projects typically involve engineered systems designed for large-scale impact.

Examples :

Direct Air Capture (DAC), Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS), Ocean-based solutions.

Types of Carbon Offsets We Offer

FAQs on Carbon Offsetting

Is carbon offset and carbon credit the same thing ?

While related, they are not the same thing.

Carbon offsets represent a reduction or removal of greenhouse gas emissions to compensate for emissions made elsewhere. They are typically generated by projects that reduce, avoid, or sequester carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases.

Carbon credits are tradable certificates or permits representing the right to emit one tonne of carbon dioxide or equivalent greenhouse gases. They are often used in cap-and-trade systems to regulate emissions.

What’s the difference between avoidance and removal of carbon projects?

Carbon avoidance projects, also known as emission reduction projects, focus on preventing or reducing greenhouse gas emissions that would have otherwise occurred. These projects aim to stop emissions before they enter the atmosphere, involve replacing high-emission activities with lower-emission alternatives, and include initiatives like renewable energy projects, energy efficiency improvements, and avoided deforestation.

Carbon removal projects actively remove CO₂ or other greenhouse gases from the atmosphere and store them for an extended period. These projects capture existing atmospheric emissions, store the captured carbon in various sinks (e.g., biomass, soil, geological formations), and can be nature-based or technological solutions.

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