offsettingreducing
Offsettingreducing is a term used in sustainability discourse to describe integrated strategies that combine carbon offsetting with direct emissions reductions. It is typically framed as a two-pronged approach: when an organization cannot eliminate all emissions, it offsets the remainder through verified projects while simultaneously pursuing long-term reductions at the source. The term is informal and lacks a formal standard definition; its precise interpretation varies by sector, policy context, and reporting framework.
In practice, offsettingreducing often involves three elements: selecting high-quality offsets that meet additionality, permanence, and verifiability
Critics argue that an emphasis on offsets can slow or obscure real reductions, while proponents maintain that
See also carbon offsetting, emissions reductions, carbon accounting.