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Absolute GHG Emissions Target


A target defined by a reduction in absolute (or total) emissions over time (e.g., reduce total greenhouse gas emissions by 20% below 2007 levels by 2015). Additionality
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absolute ghg emissions target


A target defined by a reduction in absolute (or total) emissions over time (e.g., reduce total greenhouse gas emissions by 20% below 2007 levels by 2015). Additionality
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Anthropogenic


Made by people or resulting from human activities. Commonly used in reference to greenhouse gas emissions that are produced as a result of human activities. Baseline GHG Emissions Inventory
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Boundaries


The inventory boundaries determine which emissions are accounted for and reported by the organization. Boundaries can be determined by organizational structure, operational control, or geography. C Ca [..]
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Carbon dioxide equivalent


The universal unit for comparing the emissions from various greenhouse gases. The carbon dioxide equivalent for a gas is derived by multiplying the mass of the gas by the associated GWP. For example, [..]
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Carbon Neutral


A state of zero net greenhouse gas emissions within a predefined system with clear boundaries. Carbon neutral companies commit to measuring their GHG emissions annually, reducing emissions as much as [..]
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carbon neutral


A state of zero net greenhouse gas emissions within a predefined system with clear boundaries. Carbon neutral companies commit to measuring their GHG emissions annually, reducing emissions as much as [..]
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Climate change


A significant change in measures of climate (such as temperature, precipitation, or wind) lasting for an extended period (decades or longer). Climate change can result from both natural changes (such [..]
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Control Approach


An emissions accounting approach for defining organizational boundaries in which the company/ organization reports 100 percent of the GHG emissions from operations under its financial or operational c [..]
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control approach


An emissions accounting approach for defining organizational boundaries in which the company/ organization reports 100 percent of the GHG emissions from operations under its financial or operational c [..]
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