The total volume of greenhouse gas emissions generated by the activities of an economic unit, measured over a given period, usually 12 months, in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e).
A natural or artificial system that absorbs more carbon dioxide (CO2) from the environment than it releases, serving as a tool to combat global warming.
The principle that requires the polluting party to bear the costs associated with mitigating pollution, in line with the damage caused to society or the level of pollution exceeding acceptable standards.