Carbon neutral commonly means balancing a defined amount of carbon emissions through reductions and eligible offsets. Net zero generally covers all relevant greenhouse gases, prioritizes deep reductions, and balances only residual emissions with durable removals.
Definitions
A practical personal strategy
- Measure: define a baseline with reliable bills or meter data.
- Reduce: prioritize efficiency, transport, food, and consumption changes.
- Review: compare equivalent periods and disclose assumptions.
- Balance cautiously: investigate quality, additionality, permanence, and verification before using credits.
CarbonCAM estimates appliance energy from label data; it does not automatically calculate a complete footprint or certify neutrality.
Measure your carbon impact
Use CarbonCam to estimate appliance energy and emissions, complete daily tasks, and monitor your verified savings.