§ 34-1. Definitions.

(a) In general.

In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(b) Carbon offset.

"Carbon offset" means one metric ton of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) that is kept out of the atmosphere by either:

(1) preventing the creation of the emissions; or

(2) sequestering carbon in:

(i) vegetation;

(ii) soils;

(iii) rock; or

(iv) water.

(c) Director.

"Director" means the Director of Planning or the Director's designee.

(d) Environmental justice.

"Environmental justice" means the fair treatment of all individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.

(e) Greenhouse gas.

"Greenhouse gas" includes carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride.

(f) Net-zero emissions.

"Net-zero emissions" means the balancing of greenhouse gas emissions with emissions off-sets that cause an equivalent reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

(g) Office.

"Office" means the Baltimore City Office of Sustainability.