Origin of Carbon Credits
Global warming has been accelerating over the years. The biggest culprit of the crisis is the emission of greenhouses gases including man-made carbon dioxide (CO2). In 2015, governments around the world adopted the Paris Agreement, a climate change accord under which the signatory countries pledged to reduce CO2 emissions and achieve carbon neutrality in the long run. A cap was set on the maximum level of emissions, and permits known as carbon credits were issued, giving the holders the right to emit a certain amount of CO2.
Businesses involved in reducing emissions can obtain carbon credits from the authorities concerned based on the actual amount of emissions they reduce. Conversely, if a company produces greenhouse gases through its operations, it will have to purchase a certain amount of carbon credits accordingly.