Annual CO2 absorption

Annual CO2 absorption refers to the amount of carbon dioxide that is removed from the atmosphere by a project on an annual basis. This metric is important for reforestation and afforestation projects that are certified under the Global Carbon Standard (GCS) as it represents the emissions reduction achieved by the project. The annual CO2 absorption is typically measured in metric tons of CO2 equivalent (tCO2e) and it is calculated based on a combination of factors such as the number of trees planted, their growth rate, and the type of trees planted.

The annual CO2 absorption is an important piece of information recorded in the GCS registry, as it helps to quantify the emissions reduction achieved by the project and it is used to calculate the number of carbon debits that can be issued for the project. It also helps to track the progress of the project over time and to ensure that the project continues to remove CO2 from the atmosphere as expected. The annual CO2 absorption is also used to track and verify the authenticity of the carbon debits and their origin.