Glossar

CO₂ emissions are the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, primarily through human activities.

CO₂ pricing is a measure to reduce carbon dioxide emissions through economic incentives.

A CO₂ equivalent (CO₂e) is a unit of measurement that indicates the global warming potential (“GWP”) of various greenhouse gases, expressed as the GWP of one unit of carbon dioxide. It is used as a common basis for calculating emissions of various greenhouse gases.

CO₂-neutral describes the state in which an organization, product, or activity causes no net CO₂ emissions. This is achieved by minimizing emitted emissions through reduction measures and offsetting unavoidable emissions through compensation projects.

Carbon is a chemical element that plays a central role in biological life.

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a tool introduced by the European Union to prevent "carbon leakage." It applies to imports of certain goods to ensure that imported products bear the same carbon costs as those produced within the EU. This aims to create fair competition and incentives for global decarbonization.

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Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is a technology that captures CO₂ emissions directly at the source before they are released into the atmosphere and safely stores them in geological formations. The goal is to reduce CO₂ emissions from industrial processes and energy production, contributing to the fight against climate change.

Carbon dioxide is a colorless and odorless gas and an important greenhouse gas.