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Definition

Carbon neutral

Updated on
October 3, 2023

A business achieves carbon neutrality when its primary operations do not result in a net increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This implies that a company can attain carbon neutrality without addressing its scope 3 emissions, despite these emissions accounting for the bulk of emissions for most companies. To align with the objectives of the Paris Agreement, companies must surpass carbon neutrality and strive for net-zero emissions.

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