ZEROCO2 | Reduce

REDUCE EMISSIONS BEFORE COMPENSATING FOR THEM
The coming years will be crucial in the fight against climate change and it is important to remember that compensating for our emissions does not in any way legitimize the right to pollute and must not be seen as such. The best solution for curbing pollution consists first and foremost in changing our long-term behaviours by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to a minimum. Offsetting must be seen as a means of supporting the reduction of our source emissions.
The advantages of reducing pollution rather than offsetting it
Offsetting by planting trees is a slow and natural process, which is not the equivalent to immediately reducing our emissions to stop the exponential evolution of pollution and its harmful effects on the planet. Emissions reductions require less effort, less energy and logistical expense than offsetting, and therefore represent the most effective pro-environmental action and are the easiest to implement. These are daily acts by everyone which, combined, will beat pollution.

Changing habits
Emissions can be reduced by limiting one’s car trips by opting for public transit, choosing a hybrid or energy efficient car, or even by reducing daily consumption through the purchase of energy efficient appliances. If everyone does their part by taking small, concrete steps, we all win. Check out our Tips and Tricks for examples of simple things to do to improve the environment.

IN PARALLEL: OFFSET YOUR EMISSIONS
	Along with changing your long-term behaviours is added the participation in compensation programs like that of ZEROCO₂. A program where individual and collective action meet. Join the ranks of individuals, municipalities and companies who have for many years now been offsetting tons of CO₂ by planting trees and buying carbon credits.
Take your turn for the environment by sponsoring the planting of trees and/or buying carbon credits. The trees you sponsor will be planted in large public areas, identified in your name and located through ZEROCO₂‘s unique, patented georeferencing process. As for the carbon credits you buy, you have the peace of mind of taking part in projects that contribute to greenhouse gas reductions. Offset credits sold by ZEROCO₂ are certified by the highest international standards such as Gold Standard and VCS .