Carbon accounting: Definition
Carbon accounting involves measuring the carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e) emitted by an organisation.
To learn the method step by step, take NetNada’s free carbon accounting course, which covers the GHG Protocol and all three emission scopes.
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