Carbon credit – definition

Carbon credit – definition

A carbon credit is a generic term for any tradable certificate representing the right of a producer to emit one tonne of carbon dioxide or the equivalent mass of any other greenhouse gas. Carbon credits and carbon markets are a component of worldwide attempts to limit the growth in carbon dioxide emissions and other sources of greenhouse gases.

Reference: http://www.cips.org/products-services/procurement-glossary/C/

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