Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are produced by various human activities, such as the use of energy in industries, transport, construction, agriculture and others. Therefore, it is the responsibility of all sectors of society to work to reduce their GHG emissions and seek solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change. However, it is common for some companies and individuals to generate a greater amount of emissions than others. In these cases, emissions offsetting can be a solution. Emissions offsetting consists of financing projects that reduce GHG emissions in other parts of the world, to offset emissions that cannot be avoided.

Companies that generate large amounts of GHG emissions, such as industries, airlines and transport companies, are often encouraged or obliged by public policies to offset their carbon emissions by investing in emission reduction projects, such as forest preservation, generation of renewable energy, the promotion of energy efficiency, among others. However, emissions offsetting should not be seen as a unique solution to the problem of climate change. Reducing emissions in your own activities is elementary and must be considered. It is important that everyone, individuals and companies, assume their responsibility in reducing their GHG emissions and work to mitigate the effects of climate change.

There are several actions you can take to make your business more sustainable. Some suggestions include: 1. Assess the environmental impact of your business, 2. Reduce energy consumption, 3. Use renewable energy sources to reduce dependence on fossil energy sources, 4. Reduce water consumption, 5. Manage correctly dispose of waste, 6. Promote sustainable mobility, 7. Adopt sustainable purchasing practices. For more suggestions, you can get in touch or create an account and calculate your company's footprint to obtain an action plan to reduce emissions.