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It also allows for the widespread use of carbonoffsets, and assumes the availability and adoption of unproven carbon capture and storage technology. Carbonoffsets are generally not an acceptable form of emission reduction for taxonomy purposes.”
It also allows for the widespread use of carbonoffsets, and assumes the availability and adoption of unproven carbon capture and storage technology. Carbonoffsets are generally not an acceptable form of emission reduction for taxonomy purposes.”
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And where returns are demonstrable, McMahon concedes that these are typically single digit, but he argues the dual objectives of making an impact alongside delivering performance give sustainableinvestment some added appeal. million carbonoffsets credits, of which 1.1 He adds: “We must be realistic.
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