Hop2it Human Induced Carbon
There is strong scientific evidence that human-induced greenhouse gas emissions are the main cause of climate change.
Greenhouse gases (GHGs) include carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and synthetic fluorinated gases. When released into the atmosphere, these gases absorb heat energy, which keeps Earth’s surface and lower atmosphere warm, a phenomenon known as the “greenhouse effect.” As the concentration of these greenhouse gases in the atmosphere increases, more heat radiated from the Earth’s surface is trapped, and the warming effect is enhanced.
Through atmospheric and ocean warming, these emissions worsen extreme weather events, cause rising sea levels and other environmental changes which threaten people and nature around the world.
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The effects of human-induced pollution on our cities and natural environments are increasingly visible, but the impacts go far beyond what we can see. Through its work in the carbon abatement industry, Hop2it has developed a deep understanding of how pollution—especially plastics—is damaging not only our oceans and landscapes but also contributing significantly to the global climate crisis.
While the environmental harm of plastic waste is well known, its climate impact is often overlooked. Recent research reveals that across their lifecycle—from production to disposal—plastics are responsible for approximately 3.8% of total global greenhouse gas emissions. That’s nearly double the emissions produced by the entire aviation sector. If plastic production and waste were measured as a single nation, this so-called “Plastic Kingdom” would rank as the fifth-largest emitter of greenhouse gases worldwide.
This broader problem ties into the concept of induced carbon, which refers to human-generated carbon dioxide released through activities such as industrial production, deforestation, and fossil fuel combustion. Induced carbon emissions are now the dominant force driving climate change, and plastic is just one contributor among many. In fact, over 30 gigatons of CO₂ are released into the Earth’s atmosphere each year, mostly from the use of non-renewable energy sources and carbon-intensive industries.
A large portion of these emissions can be traced back to a handful of major economies. China alone accounts for nearly 30% of global carbon emissions, followed by the United States at 14%. India, Russia, Japan, and several other nations contribute millions of tons of carbon dioxide annually, making them the top emitters in the world. These figures highlight how concentrated the problem is—and how crucial global cooperation will be in reversing the current trend of induced carbon accumulation.
Given the scale of the challenge, most countries will not be able to achieve carbon neutrality through domestic emissions reductions alone. Instead, they must rely on offsetting mechanisms to balance out their carbon footprints. International carbon markets provide a way for both individuals and corporations to compensate for unavoidable emissions by supporting certified projects that remove or avoid carbon emissions elsewhere.
This is where Hop2it steps in. Through our proprietary Carbon Marketplace, we make it simple and transparent for anyone to offset their emissions by purchasing Carbon Credit Units generated through our certified Carbon Abatement Projects. These initiatives include afforestation, reforestation, regenerative agriculture, and other nature-based solutions that actively reduce induced carbon in the atmosphere.
By participating in these programs, individuals and organizations don’t just neutralize their emissions—they also contribute to the restoration of ecosystems, the support of local communities, and the creation of a more sustainable planet. Hop2it is proud to play a leading role in the global effort to reduce induced carbon through practical, scalable solutions that align economic development with climate responsibility.
However, most of this pollution comes from just a few countries: China, for example, generates around 30% of all global emissions, while the United States is responsible for almost 14%.In the ranking below you can find the 10 countries that produce the most emissions, measured in millions of tons of CO2 in 2019-20.
- China, with more than 10,065 million tons of CO2 released.
- United States, with 5,416 million tons of CO2
- India, with 2,654 million tons of CO2
- Russia, with 1,711 million tons of CO2
- Japan, 1,162 million tons of CO2
- Germany, 759 million tons of CO2
- Iran, 720 million tons of CO2
- South Korea, 659 million tons of CO2
- Saudi Arabia, 621 million tons of CO2
- Indonesia, 615 million tons of CO2
These countries won’t be able to reach carbon neutrality only by reducing their domestic emissions. They will need to offset much of their carbon footprint on international carbon markets. This is what Hop2it is about: our proprietary Carbon Marketplace makes it easy for anyone to offset their greenhouse gas emissions by supporting our certified Carbon Abatement Projects and purchase Carbon Credit Units we farm with our partners.
