Carbon Offsets
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A carbon offset is an electronic certificate that represents the reduction or avoidance of one metric ton of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, typically carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e), that has been achieved by a project or activity in another location or sector.
Carbon Project
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A project which seeks to reduce or remove carbon dioxide emissions or other greenhouse gas, as measured in carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e).
Carbon Neutrality
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A state in which the net carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions resulting from an entity’s activities is zero.
Offsetter
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An individual or entity that retires offsets to compensate for an organisation’s carbon emissions.
Net Zero
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Net Zero describes a balance between the amount of greenhouse gases produced and the amount removed from the atmosphere.