Publication date: 17/11/2006
This guide provides a step by step process for organisations
interested in carbon offsetting to implement a
robust strategy that includes direct and indirect emissions
reductions.
In our experience of working with companies across the UK on
emissions reductions, a carbon reduction strategy that focuses
first on direct and supply chain emissions reductions before
offsetting should improve an organisation's bottom line through
energy cost savings and improved operational efficiency. It can
also allow organisations to exploit new revenue opportunities from
new low carbon products and services and improve their corporate
social responsibility position and reputation by demonstrating
their commitment to mitigating climate change directly by reducing
their own emissions and carbon footprint.
For companies that then wish to offset, this guide will help them
navigate this emerging market and provide advice on how to purchase
good quality offsets, generated by verified projects that create
genuine emissions reductions.
The guide includes details of how to carry out the necessary due
diligence to assess the integrity and credibility of carbon
offsets, and provides the knowledge and tools needed to have an
informed discussion with carbon offset providers.
Download this guide:
Developing a robust
offsetting strategy (CTC621)