Carbon offsets are tools to offset greenhouse gas emissions of our activities.
They comprise financial support to projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions — in essence the reductions from these projects “offset” the carbon we are otherwise generating.
Various strategies
Large-scale renewable energy projects
Small-scale efficiency measures
Water and waste initiatives
Reforestation
How do I know it is really making a difference?
The Gold Standard is a recognized certification for carbon offsets: https://www.goldstandard.org
Climate+
The Climate+ approach suggest you:
- Measure your carbon footprint
- Make efforts to reduce that impact
- Offset your unavoidable emissions
Consider going Climate +