The evidence of climate change is becoming ever clearer: In Bolivia, the melting glaciers of the Andes are creating serious water supply issues in the cities of the Altiplano, meanwhile droughts across the country continue to deteriorate land productivity and forest fires threaten livelihoods in the Beni region.  These are just some of the effects of climate change, caused by increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere due to human activities.

In this context, private companies are acquiring a new sense of responsibility and commitment in the fight against climate change.  This responsibility can be perceived as an opportunity, given that the demonstration of a company’s commitment to the environment offers a point of differentiation from the competition.  Going “carbon neutral” is a widely applied way of showing this commitment.

What is the carbon footprint?
The amount of greenhouse gas emissions
released by an organisation in a year.

What does carbon neutral mean?
A “carbon neutral” organisation releases
net zero greenhouse gases.

How can an organisation go carbon neutral?
The carbon footprint can be offset by buying verified carbon
credits or by investing in emissions reduction projectss.