Carbon Offsets Explained: How They Work, Benefits, and Project Examples | Chandra Asri

Carbon offsets let companies and individuals compensate for emissions they cannot eliminate by funding verified projects that reduce or remove greenhouse gases. Projects range from forest restoration and waste methane capture to renewable energy and carbon capture storage. Each carbon credit typically equals one metric ton of CO2 equivalent. Buyers calculate their emissions, purchase credits from validated projects, retire them through a carbon registry to prevent double counting, and report the action in sustainability disclosures. Common project types include afforestation, landfill methane management, solar and wind power, and emerging carbon capture technologies. Chandra Asri Group outlines its ABCD strategy for managing industrial emissions: abate existing emissions through efficiency, balance future growth with green business lines, control emissions via low-carbon technology, and decarbonize through nature based solutions. The article positions carbon offsets as one tool within a broader climate strategy, not a substitute for direct emission cuts.