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How are carbon credits generated?
A carbon credit is the representation of a ton of carbon that is no longer emitted into the atmosphere, contributing to the reduction of the greenhouse effect. There are several ways to generate carbon credits, among them, the replacement of fuels in factories, where they stop using non-renewable biomass, such as firewood from deforestation, and start using renewable biomass, which in addition to emitting less greenhouse gases , contribute to the reduction of deforestation.
Thus, based on the difference between the two scenarios, it is calculated how much carbon was no longer emitted with this substitution, thus generating the credits.
The carbon credit is the currency used in the carbon market. In this market, companies that have a very high emission level and few options for reduction can buy carbon credits to offset their emissions. Thus, they indirectly help maintain the reduction project and, in addition to balancing the level of GHG gas emissions in the atmosphere, contribute to the sustainable development of poor communities.
B UT WHAT IS CERTIFIED CARBON
carbon credits they are certificates that can be traded between countries and are part of the flexibility mechanism called the Clean Development Mechanism. Carbon credits are traded between many developed and developing countries.
What is a carbon credit and how does it work?
Carbon credit markets allow companies, organizations and individuals to offset their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by purchasing credits generated by emission reduction projects and/or carbon capture.
What activities generate carbon credits?
5 aceactions that generate carbon credits and are aligned with the ESG
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Sustainable soil management. In Brazil, one of the sectors with the greatest potential for generating carbon credits is the agro-industrial sector. ...
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Replacement of the energy matrix. ...
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Reverse logistic. ...
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Solid waste management. ...
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Adoption of co-processing.
HOW IS CARBON NEUTRAL CALCULATED?
The calculation of estimated annual carbon harvests is sourced from NASA's MODIS/Terra Net Primary Production.
Running, S., Zhao, M. (2019). MOD17A3HGF MODIS/Terra Net Primary Production Filled Annually L4 Global 500 m SIN Grid V006 [Set of daof the]. NASA EOSDIS Land Processes DAAC. Accessed 2/21/2022 at https://doi.org/10.5067/MODIS/MOD17A3HGF.006
MapBiomas is a collaborative network, formed by NGOs, universities and technology startups, which reveals the transformations of the Brazilian territory, through science, making knowledge about land use accessible, in order to seek conservation and combat changes weather. Produces annual mapping of land cover and use since 1985
MapBiomas Project – Collection VI of the Annual Series of Land Use and Land Cover Maps in Brazil, accessed on 02/01/2022 through the link: https://mapbiomas.org/
WHAT IS A LAND USE MAP?
WHAT ARE THE PROJECT LIMITS?
The projects are defined by the boundaries of rural properties.
The identification of the rural property complies with current certification and georeferenced legislation for rural properties.
The rules for delimitation of rural properties are in accordance with paragraph 3 of article 176 of Law No. 6,015, of 1973. AND LAW No. 10,267, OF AUGUST 28, 2001.