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Chapter 7 PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES

In this chapter some relevant information refering to practical things that can be used by companies has
been collected:

7.1. Gold Standard – Carbon Markets

Offsetting carbon emission is an effective way to reduce emissions globally and create sustainable
development benefits for communities around the world by purchasing carbon credits deciding on the
project. At the following link is possible to find the variety of projects from which you can inform youself
and decide what kind of actions you can take:

~ Ethiopian Forest Regeneration $18.00 USD/Tone: regeneration and new establishment of forests on
Mount Damota, which contributes to a sustainable income for rural communities.

~ Utsil Naj – Health Homes for all $28.00 USD/Tone: a project created to address climate change in the
‘Dry Corridor’ of Honduras by promoting community sustainable solutions.

7.2. Measure your climate impact

Understand the energy use of your activities and its carbon footprint. It is possible to get an estimation of
it through the WWF UK CARBON FOOTPRINT CALCULATOR by performing and answering a questionnaire.
Take the challenge and discover your Carbon Footprint!