CDx Academy

The debate over carbon offsets continues to divide climate experts and corporate leaders. The Great Offsets Debate explored whether offsets are a credible tool in the fight against climate change or a convenient way to delay real action. Proponents emphasized their role in managing hard-to-abate emissions and driving transparency, while critics highlighted risks of greenwashing and a need for stronger direct action within supply chains. With evolving standards and increasing scrutiny, the session underscored that offsets must be used sparingly, transparently, and always in support of (not as a substitute for) genuine decarbonization.