Including the closely related terms carbon offsetting, offsets, and offsetting.
… carbon reduction measures, offsetting does not offer a financial ‘return on investment’ so it should be considered as a last priority. The council recognises that carbon offsetting / insetting works on two aspects: - • Reduction schemes which cut emissions by reducing the demand on grid derived services such as renewable energy projects like solar PV, air source or ground source heat pumps…
… emissions at source and limit the use of carbon offsets as part of the global effort to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. • We are closer to the people who live and work in our communities, so we have a better understanding of their needs. This means we can collaborate with them to build consensus for the solutions we need to transition to a Net Zero society that delivers multiple benefits…