Including the closely related terms sequestering, sequester, and natural sequestration.
…, or, natural sequestration via means such as afforestation. The boundary of the carbon neutrality target is important as this defines what activities and greenhouse gases are in scope for reduction and/or off-setting, if such a claim is to be made. Discussion of net zero is linked to offsetting. It may be possible for the Council to attain certified ‘Carbon Neutrality’ status (i.e. Under PAS 2060…
… a carbon sink due to its role in sequestering and storing carbon. Following the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, the carbon footprint of HDC’s operations does not account for the impact of the district’s Parks and Countryside on the wider footprint. In this report we provide commentary on the role of the Parks and Countryside in Horsham District Council’s control, and their potential contribution…
… 32 03 – SETTING A TARGET WHAT DOES CARBON NEUTRAL MEAN? Generally speaking, ‘carbon neutral’ or ‘net zero’ typically mean the same thing: That some carbon/GHG emissions remain but are then ‘netted off’ or ‘offset’ through carbon dioxide removal. Such removal may occur due to Negative Emissions Technologies (NETs) such as geo-sequestration or biomass energy with carbon capture and storage…