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Definition

Carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e)

Updated on
October 3, 2023

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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