Carbon Neutral

Carbon neutral refers to achieving a balance between the carbon dioxide (CO₂) emitted and the amount removed from the atmosphere, resulting in zero net carbon emissions.

How to Achieve Carbon Neutrality

1

Measure Emissions

Calculate your carbon footprint across Scope 1, 2, and 3.

2

Reduce What You Can

Implement energy efficiency, switch to renewables, optimize operations.

3

Offset the Rest

Purchase verified carbon credits to neutralize remaining emissions.

Carbon Neutral vs Net Zero

Key difference: Carbon neutral can be achieved primarily through offsets, while net zero requires actual emission reductions of 90%+ before using removals for the residual. Net zero is considered more ambitious and credible.

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