How does offsetting work?
No matter how much companies and private individuals reduce their emissions, a certain amount of CO2 that cannot be reduced will usually remain. The mechanism for neutralising these unavoidable CO2 emissions is known as carbon offsetting. YouIt works through sustainable energy and afforestation projects that reduce an equivalent volume of CO2 elsewhere. Through this mechanims you can make your company, a service or a product climate-neutral. Private individuals can offset their CO2 emissions as well! Both for companies and for private individuals, this generally occurs retroactively, after the energy consumption data are known.
Offset projects and carbon credits
Carbon offset projects reduce CO2 in the atmosphere. Examples of such projects include wind farms, hydropower plants, solar panels and biogas and biocompost projects. Climate Neutral Group also invests in sustainable afforestation projects. Protecting, repairing and planting forests are ways of absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere.
The offset projects of Climate Neutral Group generate certified carbon credits. One carbon credit equals 1 ton of CO2 reduction. By purchasing these credits you support sustainable energy and afforestation projects and help to counteract climate change. Moreover, these projects typically contribute to the local development of a country. Employment opportunities, access to energy and improvement of living conditions are key factors in the decision to invest in a certain project.
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Independent auditing
A good, independent audit is essential for offset projects and carbon credits. The projects must satisfy stringent quality criteria and must be audited and certified by independent bodies.
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