| Climate change is a global issue which demands | | | | cutting the consumption of electricity, energy, |
| the immediate attention of all organizations, | | | | gasoline while carbon offsetting may include usage |
| governments and individuals alike. Today there are | | | | of alternative sources of energy for example |
| forward-thinking organizations which have begun | | | | planting more trees. |
| voluntarily declaring their GHG emissions for | | | | Carbon dioxide emissions are associated with |
| reasons such as risk management, cost reduction, | | | | power plants and industrial activities but really all |
| brand protection, and attracting socially responsible | | | | businesses and organizations such as offices, |
| investment. | | | | shops, banks, hospitals, schools and local |
| Carbon Dioxide is one the largest components of | | | | authorities emit carbon dioxide. All of these |
| the Greenhouse Gases which is warming our | | | | examples whether directly or indirectly emit CO2. |
| planet. By being fully aware of the impact our | | | | All of these examples need electricity for lighting |
| Carbon Footprint we can begin to reduce it and | | | | and to run computers and other equipment. |
| thereby reduce the impact on the environment. | | | | Carbon offsetting alone won't stop climate change. |
| Carbon offset schemes tend to focus on | | | | The best offset is the one that doesn't need to |
| fast-growing trees, such as eucalyptus and pine, | | | | be created. Carbon Dioxide is a colourless, |
| which are non-native and have a much lower | | | | tasteless, odourless and non-toxic gas. |
| environmental and biodiversity benefit than native | | | | CO2 is recognized as a greenhouse gas, of which |
| species. | | | | increasing levels in the atmosphere are linked to |
| Tree plantations also require more water than | | | | global warming and climate change. |
| grasses and shrubs. Carbon reduction includes, | | | | |