How does Carbon offsetting work?
Greenhouse gases (GHG), like carbon dioxide (CO2), are emitted when fossil-fuels are consumed. We all emit CO2 emissions when we drive a car, fly in a plane, use electricity, or generate waste. It is also important to understand that fossil fuels are used in the production and transportation of the foods, goods, and services we buy everyday. You can use less energy, travel less, or use public transport, but some emissions are unavoidable. Carbon Offsets and Green Tags are designed to support energy efficiency and the generation of renewable energy. One Green Tag is produced for every 1,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity generated from a new renewable source. Whereas, one Carbon Offset is produced for every metric ton of CO2 that is either not released into the environment or is absorbed from the air that otherwise would have remained in the atmosphere. Through this card program, you are helping fund renewable energy and energy efficiency projects domestically and internationally t
