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Most Important Carbon-Related Terms for ESG & Sustainability

#CarbonCredit

A tradable certificate representing the reduction of one metric ton of CO₂ or equivalent greenhouse gases. Companies use it to offset their emissions by funding environmental projects.

#CarbonNeutral

Achieving net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by balancing emitted CO₂ with an equivalent amount removed or offset through credits or absorption.

#CarbonMarket

A marketplace where carbon credits are traded, either in compliance markets (regulated) or voluntary markets. It aims to incentivize reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

#CarbonFootprint

The total amount of greenhouse gases (measured in CO₂ equivalents) generated by human activities, including transportation, energy consumption, and production processes.

#CarbonOffset

A reduction in emissions of CO₂ or other greenhouse gases to compensate for emissions made elsewhere, often through projects like reforestation or renewable energy.

#CarbonSequestration

The process of capturing and storing atmospheric CO₂ in plants, soil, oceans, or geological formations to mitigate climate change.

#CarbonTax

A fee imposed on the carbon content of fossil fuels, designed to encourage the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by making polluting activities more expensive.

#CarbonIntensity

The amount of CO₂ emitted per unit of energy or economic output, often used as a measure of the environmental impact of energy use.

#CarbonBudget

The maximum amount of CO₂ that can be emitted while limiting global warming to a specific target, such as 1.5°C or 2°C above pre-industrial levels.

#Net-Zero Carbon

A state where an entity eliminates as much CO₂ as it emits, achieved through emission reduction and offset strategies to neutralize its impact.

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