Carbon Credit Workplan Compendium: Strategies and Tactics for Effective Carbon Offsetting - E-book - ePub

The issue of climate change has become a major concern for the global community, with increasing awareness of its impact on the environment, economy, and society. In response to this challenge, carbon credits have emerged as a powerful tool to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change. This compendium is focused on providing a work plan for carbon credits, covering important aspects such as Carbon Credit Standards, Carbon Offsetting, Market Mechanisms, Environmental Benefits, Future of Carbon Credits, Case Studies, and Key Players.
It also delves into crucial issues such as additionality, permanence, verification, certification, baseline, monitoring, reporting, transparency, avoidance, co-benefits, leakage, scalability, fairness, permanence risk, sustainable finance, additionality policy, monitoring and reporting policy, quality assurance, accreditation, stakeholder engagement, local participation, gender equality, risk management, legal compliance, integrity, innovation, robustness, cost-effectiveness, and long-term vision.
Additionally, it explores different low-carbon technologies and practices that can be used to achieve carbon credits, including energy efficiency improvements, switching to low-carbon energy sources, fuel switching, carbon capture and storage technologies, sustainable forestry management practices, improved agricultural practices, waste reduction and recycling, methane capture and utilization, improved public transportation systems and infrastructure, electric vehicle adoption and charging infrastructure, district heating and cooling systems, building-integrated photovoltaic solar systems, and smart grid technologies.
This compendium is a comprehensive guide for individuals and organizations interested in understanding the carbon credit market and its potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It provides valuable insights into the practical implementation of carbon credits, highlighting successful case studies, challenges faced, and lessons learned. We hope this compendium will contribute to the global efforts to mitigate climate change and inspire innovative and sustainable solutions for a better future.