Carbon Offset Credits

Carbon offset credits are certificates representing a reduction of one metric ton of carbon dioxide emissions. They are created when projects, like reforestation or renewable energy installations, reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Businesses or individuals can purchase these credits to compensate for their own emissions, effectively balancing their carbon footprint. For example, if a company emits a certain amount of CO2, it can buy carbon offset credits from projects that help absorb or prevent that same amount of CO2 from entering the atmosphere, contributing to overall climate change mitigation efforts.