In order to reduce, compensate GHG emissions and –for those who desire it- to obtain a certification, the first step is the calculation of the quantities of GHG released in the atmosphere. CO₂ calculators are extremely numerous and often deliver different results, according to different methodologies. For more about these methodologies see the UNEP guidelines on GHG calculator.
GHG Calculators and compensation
Outlined below are tools to evaluate the GHG emissions of different sectors (food, housing transports, etc.). Some of these tools help in the design of personalised plans to reduce emissions and buy carbon credits to compensate for emissions that cannot be avoided:
- Atmosfair
Using an emissions calculator, atmosfair customers can figure out how much greenhouse gas emissions are caused by their individual flights or other activities. With their donation they enable atmosfair to run projects in developing countries where these emissions will be saved.
- Azzero Co2 offers citizens, companies and public administration a concrete approach in order to contribute to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the risks implied by climate change. Azzero Co2 offers the possibility to:
- Calculate the amount of greenhouse gas produced during each single activity
- Find out the best solution to reduce those emissions through direct and indirect action
- Neutralize the emissions by acquiring carbon credits on the voluntary marke
- Bilan carbone® is a method developed by ADEME (France's Environment and Energy Agency), which enables an exhaustive, transparent and reliable calculation of all emissions linked to a given business activity.
- Calcola il CO2: How much CO2 do you produce when you move? How much CO2 can you spare if you chose to move in a sustainable way?
- Climate Austria is a cooperation devoted to the voluntary offsetting of CO2 emissions, either for individuals and businesses. This is achieved by investing your voluntary contribution in climate protection projects, primarily in Austria and, upon request, also abroad.
- COACH Carbone
- Monaco Carbon Offsetting : The Prince Albert II Foundation allows to calculate CO2 and compensate travelling emissions according from their sources, and to compensate by investing in projects run by the Foundation.
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“Myclimate”: label for climate neutrality
My climate offers tools to calculate the climate-impacting emissions produced by activities and products and provides consultation services regarding the optimal way to offset CO2 according to the principle of "Avoid – Reduce – Offset". Every organization, company, home can thus make tangible climate protection and reduce its emissions with a myclimate carbon offset project. Myclimate carbon offset projects stand out in their adherence to the strictest standards.
GHG reduction and energy labels
Energy-efficiency labels are excellent instruments to reduce GHG emissions and save energy, but they may also be the foundation of effective energy policies at a larger scale. Described here are those labels with major recognition and proven results in the Alpine region.