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what is carbon neutrality?
Carbon neutrality is typically understood to be a carbon accounting balance in
which the same amount of greenhouse gas emissions that are released into the
atmosphere are removed, leaving a net zero balance at the end of the accounting
period. Means of removal can entail a variation of methods such as sequestration
or offsets. The ultimate goal of carbon neutrality is to instill accountability
and assume full responsibility for individual, community, district, national and
eventually global carbon emissions. This collective effort aims to mitigate the
escalation of global temperatures and prevent the catastrophic consequences.
Understanding how the following factors are utilized in the accounting method
can maximize the true benefit of moving towards carbon neutrality.
Accounting Period
Scope of Accounting
Total Carbon Emissions
Total Carbon Avoided
Total Carbon Removed
Quality of Removal / Avoided Carbon
Rate of Carbon Emitted Removed
Reference Appendix p121 for more detailed information regarding each of these
factors.
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