Net Zero: Achieving a balance between the greenhouse gases put into the atmosphere and those taken out. This typically involves reducing emissions as much as possible and then offsetting the remaining emissions, for instance through planting trees or using carbon capture technology.
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Climate Neutral: Achieving a state where an entity's actions result in no net impact on the climate. This means balancing emissions of greenhouse gases with their removal or offset, similar to net zero, but can sometimes encompass broader environmental considerations beyond carbon emissions.
Carbon Accounting: The process of measuring and tracking the amount of carbon dioxide emissions for which an individual, organisation, or country is responsible. This includes all sources of emissions, from direct fuel use to the emissions embedded in products and services consumed. Also known as Carbon Accounting.
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Carbon Footprinting: A method of calculating the total greenhouse gas emissions caused directly and indirectly by a person, organisation, event, or product. This footprint includes emissions from all activities, from production to disposal, and can help identify ways to reduce one's environmental impact. Also know as Carbon Footprinting.
Climate Literacy: Understanding the essential principles of the Earth's climate system, the impacts of climate change, and the actions that can be taken to reduce its effects. Climate literacy also involves the ability to communicate this knowledge to others and to make informed decisions regarding climate action.
Decarbonisation: The process of reducing carbon dioxide emissions through the adoption of low-carbon technologies, energy efficiency measures, and transitioning to renewable energy sources. Decarbonisation aims to mitigate climate change by lowering the carbon intensity of various sectors, such as energy, transportation, and industry.
Carbon Reduction: The act of lowering the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere. This can be achieved through various strategies, including improving energy efficiency, switching to renewable energy sources, and enhancing carbon sinks like forests and soil.
Net Zero Journey: The strategic path an organization or entity takes towards achieving net zero emissions. This journey involves setting targets, implementing reduction measures, tracking progress, and possibly offsetting remaining emissions to balance out any residual emissions.
Climate Reporting: The process of documenting and disclosing information related to an organisation’s greenhouse gas emissions, climate risks, and climate-related strategies. Climate reporting helps stakeholders understand the entity's impact on climate change and the steps being taken to mitigate that impact.