Carbon Offsetting: A Faulty Solution That Encourages Fraud?
By Hans Weemaes
June 2023 FEATURE
CARBON OFFSETTING IS a concept that involves investing in projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions to compensate for (or offset) one’s own carbon footprint. These can range from reforestation and using renewable energy to energy-efficient technologies. In Penang, a popular example of carbon offsetting is the planting of mangroves.That said, carbon offsetting has been accused of being a “greenwashing” tactic – referring to the act of making misleading or exaggerated claims about the environmental benefits of a product or service. Critics...
Hans Weemaes
is a Dutch national with experience working in the Netherlands, the UK, South Korea and Malaysia who currently serves as the Sustainability Director for Turner & Townsend Malaysia. When not working, he enjoys spending time outdoors and reading a good book.
