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Carbon Footprint

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The carbon footprint measures total greenhouse gas emissions caused directly or indirectly by a person, organization, or product. It is expressed in tonnes of CO2 equivalent (tCO2e). For a company, the per-employee carbon footprint enables sector comparison and identifies reduction levers.

Related terms

Carbon Footprint Assessment CO2e (CO2 equivalent) GHG (Greenhouse Gases) Carbon Neutrality

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