What does it mean to be 'carbon neutral'?

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American University is Carbon Neutral Through our innovative approach to reducing emissions, using green power, and purchasing strategic carbon offsets,

carbon cycle We pledge to be carbon neutral in our facilities and operations by 2035, and to continue to investigate and evaluate carbon emissions up and down our supply

carbon neutrality We pledge to be carbon neutral in our facilities and operations by 2035, and to continue to investigate and evaluate carbon emissions up and down our supply