ClimateAugust 27, 2026

insetting

IN-set-ing

Definition

A strategy where a company invests in carbon reduction or removal projects directly within its own supply chain rather than buying offsets elsewhere.

Etymology

The word is a combination of the prefix 'in-' (meaning within) and 'setting' (referring to the act of placing or establishing), appearing in environmental contexts to distinguish direct supply-chain investments from external carbon offsetting.

In the news

The article lists insetting as a mechanism for decarbonizing the fashion industry, allowing companies to lower emissions through projects embedded within their own production processes.

Reports highlight innovative finance-related ways to reduce emissions in fashion industry

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EnviroNews Nigeria

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