Carbon Neutral

Carbon neutrality refers to achieving a balance between the carbon dioxide (CO₂) emitted into the atmosphere and the carbon removed from it. This balance can be attained through various means, including:

• Natural Processes: Absorption by carbon sinks such as forests, soil, and oceans.
• Technological Solutions: Carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies that sequester CO₂ emissions from industrial processes.
• Carbon Offsetting: Investing in projects that reduce or remove emissions elsewhere, such as renewable energy initiatives or reforestation efforts.

Achieving carbon neutrality involves both reducing greenhouse gas emissions and offsetting any remaining emissions to ensure no net increase in atmospheric CO₂ levels. It's important to note that while offsetting can contribute to carbon neutrality, it does not necessarily imply that an organization has actively reduced its own emissions. Therefore, a comprehensive approach that prioritizes emission reductions alongside offsetting is essential for meaningful climate action.

Source(s):

• Vision 2025. (2024). Glossary of Sustainability Terms.
• IBM. (2024). What is carbon neutral?
• Cambridge Dictionary. (n.d.). Carbon neutral definition.

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