It’s understandable that customers may prefer local projects, but it’s important to note that the environmental impact of a ton of CO₂ reduced is the same whether the forest is closer to home, or overseas. In addition, projects that occur in developing countries often provide greater opportunities for positive environmental and social impacts, as well as the carbon benefits. As well as buying carbon offsets from projects around the globe, however, for the UK Shell Go+ offsetting programme Shell has sourced some carbon credits from within the UK, including the Overkirkhope Project in the Scottish borders and the Longwood Project in Cumbria, both woodland creation projects verified to the UK Woodland Carbon Code. Shell will also be providing support to Forestry and Land Scotland. Shell is working with Forestry and Land Scotland to establish trees and this work will ultimately generate carbon credits.

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