Carbon offset is any activity that compensates for the emission of carbon dioxide (CO2) or other greenhouse gases (measured in carbon dioxide equivalents [CO2e]) by providing for an emission reduction elsewhere. Because greenhouse gases are widespread in Earth’s atmosphere, the climate benefits from emission reductions’ regardless of where such cutbacks occur.

Examples of projects that produce carbon offsets include:

Renewable energy projects, such as building wind farms that replace coal-fired power plants.
Energy-efficiency improvements, such as increasing insulation in buildings to reduce heat loss or using more-efficient vehicles for transportation.
Destruction of potent industrial greenhouse gases such as halocarbons.
Carbon sequestration in soils or forests, such as tree-planting activities.

At Crescendo Carbon, we work to develop carbon offset projects focusing primarily on renewable energy and carbon sequestration in soils or forests. Our services also includes project development consultation & registration, validation through international standards.