What does offsetting CO₂ emissions mean?
Offsetting CO₂ emissions works globally because greenhouse gases are not tied to one location; they are emitted worldwide
All CO₂ emissions generated by our customers through gas combustion must be offset by reducing CO₂ somewhere else. This keeps greenhouse-gas emissions globally neutral overall. CO₂ reductions are achieved through climate-protection projects, for example projects involving sustainable energy generation with biomass, wind, or hydropower, or reforestation efforts. The amount of CO₂ saved there is determined by independent, recognized auditors and recorded in national or international registers. By investing in these projects, portions of the saved CO₂ volumes can be acquired and used for offsetting.
