CARBON OFFSETTING
carbon offsetting: translation
The counter balancing of carbon emissions through the purchase of a carbon credit or offset from specialised intermediary companies who generate offsets by various means, such as planting trees or investing in renewable energy. Exchange Handbook Glossary
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carbon offsetting UK US noun [U]
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The practice of carbon offsetting - paying a third party to remove or otherwise offset an amount of carbon equivalent to the volume emitted - is now falling under close scrutiny.
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If you are going to use air travel, you might at least consider carbon offsetting schemes.