Climate Protection
In
addition
to
avoiding
and
reducing
greenhouse
gas
emissions
in
the
manufacture
of
products,
offsetting
is
possible
through
other
measures
that
reduce
greenhouse
gas
emissions elsewhere.
A
CO
2
offset
makes
sense
for
CO
2
emissions
that
cannot
be
avoided
in
normal
life.
It
must not be used to justify increased CO
2
emissions.
Possibilities of CO
2
compensation
-Promotion of alternative energy sources
-Tree plantations
-Protection of existing forests
The
primary
goal
of
climate
protection
must
be
to
reduce
the
concentration
of
greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
With regard to greenhouse gas emissions, the order should always be:
This applies to energy generation, energy consumption, production processes and the
daily life of every individual.
CO
2
Offset
With
regard
to
the
impact
of
products
and
measures
on
the
climate,
the
following
terms are distinguished.
Climate neutrality
The climate is not influenced by processes, productions, actions. This can be achieved, for example, through the sole use of renewable energy or through compensatory measures.Climate positive
Measures that have a positive impact on the climate and counteract global warming, e.g. CO 2 reduction.Greenhouse (gas) neutrality
No greenhouse gases are emitted. Nevertheless, influences on the climate can take place. For example, the sealing of soils and thus interference with the runoff behavior of precipitation and evaporation, or, for example, changes in the reflection of thermal radiation from surfaces (albedo effect).CO
2
neutrality
In the narrow sense, no CO 2 is emitted or the CO 2 emission is fully compensated. Other greenhouse gases or other effects on the climate are not taken into account.
Anker
Will be continued