Publication: Jul 24, 2023 Last updated: Aug 07, 2025 Share on LinkedIn Share on XING What is Carbon Offsetting? 2025-08-05 13:27 1 Carbon offsetting is the act of mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. A well-known example is the purchasing of carbon credits or offsets to compensate for the GHG emissions from personal air travel. 2025-08-05 13:27