Including the closely related terms carbon offsetting, offsets, and offsetting.
… the preference will be for a UK-based project, typically involving tree planting, new woodland creation or peatland bog restoration. Key Actions: Research suitable UK-based carbon offset projects. Purchase offset credits in an honest and transparent way. Progress: The Carbon Management Team will look to identify the most appropriate and cost-effective carbon offsetting credits further…
… the Council become more resilient to energy price fluctuations and volatile supply chains, as well as generating a revenue stream. 6 Renewables Investment Assess investment opportunities in offshore/onshore wind and solar installations. 7 Woodlands, Parks & Greenspaces Additional tree planting and development of green infrastructure. 8 Certified Carbon Offsets (from UK-based projects…
… natural ecosystems (woodlands/grasslands/meadows or otherwise) that will deliver carbon reductions against the Council’s NZC target. 3.35 Initiative 8: CERTIFIED CARBON OFFSETS Purchasing certified carbon offset credits remains a last resort option for offsetting any residual carbon emissions that cannot viably be offset through initiatives 5 – 8. If the Council does exercise this option…
…. MEEF has access to £500m of financing that can provide funding for up to 100% of the capital cost of a project. Features include: minimum investment size of £1m; fixed term interest rate; as well as funding individual projects MEEF can also fund estate wide maintenance and refurbishment. 6.7 Carbon Offsetting Funds (s106 contributions): To be used on a variety of carbon reduction projects…
… on payback periods, whilst the Carbon Offsetting Fund (COF) is based on the cost of reducing a ton of carbon. 6.9 The GLA’s “accelerator” frameworks aims to finance projects in their development stage, such as the commissioning of feasibility studies, consultation services, public engagement etc. With this enabling financial mechanism, the Carbon Management Team envisages more viable projects…