This way, you can ensure the carbon sequestered or avoided is accounted and genuine. The PAS supports schemes such as the Verified Carbon Standard and the Gold Standard – these schemes are supported by the UN.
Once the offset credits have been purchased, they are registered on a public system in the name of the organisation, along with the project supported, amount offset and period the offsets relate to.
Carbon offsetting is by no means perfect, however it can incentivise organisations to achieve reductions in their overall emissions figure, as a lower C02 output will reduce the cost. In this regard, offsetting can be approached as a voluntary carbon tax. Costs for offset credits are also set to increase over the next 10 years due to a surge in demand, whilst cheaper credits from projects that occurred around 10 years ago are being swept up.
The industry may need to look at alternatives to offsetting in the future. However, voluntary carbon markets are on the agenda for COP26 – we could see regulation in this sector, where firms have to be clearer around the types of offsets and projects they have invested in. It's important that the bodyshop industry evolved with the wider consensus on carbon reduction and offsetting solutions.
The first stage of the process is to produce the carbon footprint.
To achieve the PAS year-on-year, the subject of the PAS must achieve an emission's reduction.
To become carbon-neutral in accordance with PAS2060, the carbon footprint must be offset annually.
Finally, we produce your Qualifying Explanatory Statement (QES).
Planting a tree instead of supplying a courtesy car. Understand the various methods and see how your bodyshop(s) is performing.
The opportunities for providing a Green Initiative should be with every repairer and should not be restricted to Vizion only customers.
Understanding the process and how to get the most from the Green Earth Initiative, KnowledgeNet and GEI areas.