Carbon Offsets: What Every MBA Needs to Know

Carbon offsets are a tool by which companies can balance or “offset” their carbon emissions—but the role of carbon offsets and their effectiveness in mitigating climate risk is debated among some thought leaders.  This primer introduces readers to how carbon offsets work and reviews both the risks and growth market opportunities. 

Published 2025. 5 pages. PDF.

Lead Author: Laura McComb, MBA ’25 and ClimateCAP Fellow, Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business.

Special thanks to: Kealy Herman, Wyley Hodgson, and other reviewers.