Carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e): Definition
In the context of greenhouse gases, the carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) represents the mass of CO2 that would have the same warming effect as the mass of the specific gas. CO2e offers a standardised measure for assessing the climate impact of all greenhouse gases.
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Carbon accounting
Carbon accounting involves measuring the carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e) emitted by an organisation.
Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions
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Net zero
Net zero is the point at which the greenhouse gases an organisation or country emits are balanced by…
Greenhouse gas emissions
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