What Are Carbon Offsets

Define Carbon Offset: Wikipedia

A carbon offset is a financial instrument representing a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Although there are six primary categories of greenhouse gases,[1] carbon offsets are measured in metric tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent (CO2e). One carbon offset represents the reduction of one metric ton of carbon dioxide, or its equivalent in other greenhouse gases.

Businesses, governments and every day consumers like ourselves can purchase carbon offsets to mitigate our greenhouse emissions. The purchase of carbon offsets usually funds emission reducing projects such as wind farms and other renewable energy projects.

The process is to measure our carbon footprint by calculating the amount of emissions we generate. We then purchace offsets to reduce our carbon footprint.

So where can you go buy Carbon Offset?
Heres a list of three different organizations can help you measure your carbon footprint and then purchase carbon offsets.

TerraPass – Fight global warming by reducing your carbon footprint today! TerraPass helps individuals easily and affordably balance the environmental impact of their driving, flying, and home energy use by purchasing carbon offsets. Help fight climate change by reducing carbon dioxide air pollution. TerraPass is easy, effective, and affordable.

Native Energy – Carbon Offsets from NativeEnergy help you help build Native American, farmer-owned, community based renewable energy projects that create social, economic, and environmental benefits.

Carbon Passport – Carbon Passport helps individuals and businesses easily and affordably offset their carbon emissions using Kyoto compliant carbon credits.