CO2-Neutrality

CO₂ Neutrality (Carbon Neutrality)

CO₂ neutrality, also known as carbon neutrality, refers to achieving a balance between the amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emitted into the atmosphere and the amount removed from it. In other words, it means that no net increase of CO₂ occurs in the atmosphere as a result of human or organizational activity.

What does CO₂ neutrality mean in practice?

To achieve CO₂ neutrality, individuals, companies, or countries must:

1. Reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as much as technically and economically possible.
2. Offset remaining emissions by supporting verified projects that remove or avoid an equivalent amount of CO₂ — such as renewable energy, reforestation, or carbon capture initiatives.

When these two actions balance each other out, the result is a carbon-neutral or CO₂-neutral status.

Why CO₂ neutrality matters

CO₂-neutral and carbon-neutral practices are becoming increasingly important to:

• Mitigate climate change and global warming
• Comply with climate targets such as Net Zero and the Paris Agreement
• Strengthen corporate ESG performance and sustainability reputation
• Support regulatory compliance with frameworks like CSRD and ISO 14068-1

Achieving carbon neutrality is a key step toward long-term decarbonization and a net-zero emissions future.