What is low emission all about?
Low emission is an abbreviation of low greenhouse gas emission.
Low greenhouse gas emission stands for a future with lower impact to the environment and humans from greenhouse gas emission.
Greenhouse gases absorb heat from the earth’s atmosphere and human activities, warm the atmosphere and change our climate.
Impacts from rising greenhouse gas emissions include sea level rise, increase in storms and floods, change in temperature, air pollution and health impacts.
Carbon Neutral Advantage aims to create a healthy environment and competitive advantage for now and for our future generations in Southland. The initiative brings community and businesses together to equip the region for a low emission future. It will help the region respond to the challenge of climate change by accelerating the uptake of new technology and carbon reduction initiatives.
The project goals are to lower greenhouse gas emissions, increase air quality, strive for healthy communities, provide low emission transport options and safe roads, dry and warm homes, reduce waste, clean water and increase smart business practices. The project is delivered in partnership with the Ministry for the Environment, the Tindall Foundation and Venture Southland.
The carbon impacts of this project will be offset by the planting of trees.
Visit the project website for further information