Residual Emissions

Refers to any remaining greenhouse gas emissions that cannot be easily reduced after all other efforts have been made.

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Retailers generally offer offsets from multiple projects and will usually give some general information surrounding the specific project.
A term used to describe actions by organisations intended to create the impression of reducing emissions or improving sustainability credentials, but which lack verifiable environmental
Refers to the period – usually a calendar year – in which an emissions reduction, avoidance or removal takes place. Carbon credits are often listed

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Retailer

Retailers generally offer offsets from multiple projects and will usually give some general information surrounding the specific project.

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Greenwashing

A term used to describe actions by organisations intended to create the impression of reducing emissions or improving sustainability credentials, but which lack verifiable environmental benefits.

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Vintage

Refers to the period – usually a calendar year – in which an emissions reduction, avoidance or removal takes place. Carbon credits are often listed as being of a particular vintage.

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