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*An abbreviation for '''C'''arbon Di'''O'''xoide '''E'''quivalent | *An abbreviation for '''C'''arbon Di'''O'''xoide '''E'''quivalent | ||
*A Unit used in [[Carbon Accounting]] to represent the ammount of Carbon Dioxide, (or another greenhouse gas measured as the equivalent ammount of Carbon Dioxide) emitted by an entity | *A Unit used in [[Carbon Accounting]] to represent the ammount of Carbon Dioxide, (or another greenhouse gas measured as the equivalent ammount of Carbon Dioxide) emitted by an entity | ||
*For most use cases, the 100-year Global Warming Potential of a gaseous emission is used to derive CO2e. | |||
=Internal Links= | =Internal Links= | ||
* | *[[Greenhouse Gases]] | ||
=External Links= | =External Links= | ||
* | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_warming_potential#Carbon_dioxide_equivalent The Wikipedia Page on CO2e] | ||
*[https://www3.epa.gov/carbon-footprint-calculator/tool/definitions/co2e.html The EPA's Definition of CO2e] | |||
*[https://climatechangeconnection.org/emissions/co2-equivalents/ A Page by "Climate Change Connection" on CO2e (Has useful calculation tools) ] | |||
[[Category: Life-Cycle Assessment]] [[Category: Pollution]] | |||
Latest revision as of 04:03, 2 March 2021
Basics
- An abbreviation for Carbon DiOxoide Equivalent
- A Unit used in Carbon Accounting to represent the ammount of Carbon Dioxide, (or another greenhouse gas measured as the equivalent ammount of Carbon Dioxide) emitted by an entity
- For most use cases, the 100-year Global Warming Potential of a gaseous emission is used to derive CO2e.