There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, but effective carbon reduction always starts with a clear, accurate footprint — then moves to targeted action. In Carbondeck, this process typically follows four steps:

• Measure & identify hotspots – Calculate Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, then use analytics to find the areas with the highest impact potential.
• Evaluate options & model impact – Compare strategies like renewables, efficiency upgrades, process changes, and supplier shifts before committing resources.
• Implement targeted actions – Switch to green electricity (RECs, PPAs), improve efficiency, electrify fleets, and redesign procurement for lower emissions.
• Address residuals & track progress – Apply removals or high-quality offsets for what’s left, with every action traceable and performance monitored over time.

The most successful companies treat reduction not as a one-time initiative, but as an ongoing process — supported by data, AI-powered insights, and cross-functional alignment.

Start by calculating emissions across all scopes, identify hotspots (like energy use or supplier emissions), then take targeted actions — such as purchasing renewable electricity, upgrading equipment or choosing lower-carbon materials. Carbondeck helps teams act with data-driven clarity.

Carbon credits are certified units that represent the reduction or removal of one metric ton of CO₂e through climate projects such as reforestation, renewable energy, or methane capture.

Carbon offsets refer to the use of those credits to compensate for emissions you cannot yet eliminate — typically as part of a carbon neutrality or net zero strategy.

Put simply:

• A carbon credit is a verified unit of past climate impact you can purchase or trade.
• A carbon offset is the action of neutralizing your emissions through reductions or removals.

Carbondeck helps you track and report both — ensuring your mitigation efforts are traceable, aligned with global standards, and ready for audits.