carbon offset

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carbon offset noun

A reduction in carbon dioxide emission by a third party purchased by a heavy carbon dioxide producer as part of carbon emissions trading.

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CO₂ compensation CO₂ offset carbon offsetting carbon trading carbon emissions trading carbon trade carbon inset carbon market carbon audit offset carbon tax cap and trade emissions trading carbon footprint compliance company counterpurchase carbon cost carbon budget

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