Tag: GHG emissions
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GHG Emissions
GHG Emissions GHG emissions are gases released into the atmosphere that trap heat, contributing to global warming and climate change. The main types include carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), nitrous oxide (N₂O), and fluorinated gases. To help organizations understand and manage their emissions, they’re classified into three “scopes” based on their source and control level.
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Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions
Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions The three scopes are categories defined by the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol to help organizations measure and manage their GHG emissions. They correspond to the different types of emissions a company generates both within its own operations and throughout its wider value chain, including suppliers and customers.
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Paris Agreements
Paris Agreements The Paris Agreement is an international treaty adopted in 2015 under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Its primary goalis to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, with efforts to limit the increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius. The agreement includes commitments from countries to…
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Net zero emissions
Net zero emissions Net zero emissions refers to the balance between the amount of greenhouse gases emitted and the amount removed from the atmosphere, resulting in no net increase in atmospheric GHG. Achieving net zero involves reducing emissions as much as possible through measures such as transitioning to renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, and adopting…
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Greenhouse gas
Greenhouse gas Greenhouse gases (GHG) are those gaseous constituents of the atmosphere, both natural and anthropogenic, that absorb and emit radiation at specific wavelengths within the spectrum of terrestrial radiation emitted by the Earth’s surface, the atmosphere itself and by clouds. Water vapor (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrous oxide (N2O), methane (CH4) and ozone (O3)…
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Greenhouse effect
Greenhouse effect The greenhouse effect is a natural process that occurs when certain gases in the Earth’s atmosphere, known as greenhouse gases, trap heat from the sun. These gases allow sunlight to enter the atmosphere and reach the Earth’s surface. However, they also absorb and re-radiate infrared radiation emitted by the Earth, trapping heat in…
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Green VS Grey VS Blue hydrogen
Green VS Gray VS Blue hydrogen There are many ‘colors’ of hydrogen – each referring to how it is produced:
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Global warming
Global warming Global warming refers to the long-term increase in Earth’s average surface temperature due to human activities, primarily due to the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. These gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, trap heat from the sun as a greenhouse effect, leading to a gradual rise in temperatures worldwide. This…
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Fossil fuels alternatives
Fossil fuels alternatives Alternative fuels are sustainable energy sources that replace traditional fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas. These fuels are often renewable or emit minimal carbon, thereby reducing their contribution to the greenhouse effect and mitigating climate change. They play a vital role in lessening environmental impact. Examples of alternative fuels include…