Carbon neutrality refers to achieving a net-zero carbon footprint by balancing the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) released into the atmosphere with an equivalent amount of CO2 removed or offset.
Carbon neutrality aims to stabilize and ultimately reduce the concentration of greenhouse gasses (GHGs) in the atmosphere, thus limiting the global temperature increase and mitigating the impacts of climate change. Achieving carbon neutrality is seen as vital for reaching the goals of the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit global warming to well below 2, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels.
Carbon Neutral and Net-Zero are terms often used interchangeably as both aim to reduce and balance greenhouse gas emissions.
Carbon neutrality focuses on balancing out carbon emissions through offsets or reduction programs. On the other hand, net-zero means that the organization has eliminated greenhouse gas emissions through more structural and deeper reductions, with offsets used if needed. Net-zero emissions also generally refers to the balance and reduction of all greenhouse gasses.
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