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Isle of Wight Council

… Recommendations to meet net zero ......................................................................... 24 6.1 Carbon budgets ................................................................................................................ 27 6.2 Carbon offsetting .............................................................................................................. 28 7 Financial costs…

… of emissions released per unit, e.g. per vehicle or per megawatt of energy. Carbon offsetting Taking action to ensure that any carbon emissions released are matched by an equal or greater amount of activity to remove emissions from the atmosphere. For example, planting enough trees to absorb each ton of emissions. Carbon sequestration The process of storing carbon in a carbon pool. Climate…

…. This approach will require council-wide engagement and buy-in, with changes needed across all service areas. 3.3 ISLAND SCHOOLS TARGET A primary outcome of the Action Plan is to develop the baseline of carbon footprint from the school’s estate and work with schools to develop their own carbon plans. A baseline carbon footprint is currently being calculated and further information about…

… in their operations before 2035 with no more than 15% offset taking place through planting schemes on school- and council-owned land The council will offset a maximum of 15% of the Island’s 2017 baseline carbon footprint (83,730 tCO2e per year) by 2035 through local planting and marine schemes. Carbon credit purchases should be used strictly as a last resort. 16 the cost and complexity…

… of such schemes. However, purchasing carbon credits should be a last resort as there are far wider benefits to local planting schemes than carbon offsetting. While a target date of 2040 to achieve net zero emissions across the Isle of Wight has been recommended, a target date of 2035 has been suggested to complete any proposed planting or land use change schemes on the Island that are expected…