At Level 4+ 'Pass' of Airport Carbon Accreditation, airports are required to compensate by offsetting their remaining carbon emissions.
How to achieve?
To achieve this level of accreditation, an airport must:
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Carbon offsetting funds other projects that reduce carbon dioxide to compensate for emissions that cannot be eliminated. For example, an airport might pay for a wind power plant that replaces a coal-fired power plant.
Airport Carbon Accreditation has developed a bespoke Offsetting Handbook based on a study conducted by environmental consultancy Ecofys. Airports that decide to offset their remaining emissions are encouraged to consult this comprehensive guide to choosing reliable carbon credits.
