Including the closely related term offsetting.
…. 3.2.5. Work with Trees for Cities to identify suitable locations on Council owned land to deliver a carbon offsetting programme to support the delivery of net zero carbon targets for use by local developments, businesses and residents. Development of a robust carbon offset strategy, including analysing the markets for offsets, developing a management / assessment / certification…
… process. Cost: Low (£10k est.) An increased understanding of how offsetting can support the Council achieve its net zero aspirations; and identify appropriate sites within the borough to deploy future offsetting programmes. Energy and Sustainability Team / Parks Team. Q2. 2021 3.2.6. Implement a carbon offset trial for new developments, with funds going…
… to deliver energy saving projects in other parts of the borough. To test a small-scale carbon offsetting trial in the borough, demonstrating how offsetting would work to support net zero aspirations. Cost: Low Identifying developments where the carbon offset trial can be implemented. All projects will be delivered in Southend. Energy and Sustainability Team. Q4…