Carbon credits

Environmental policy.

Key component of national and international attempts to reduce the increase in concentrations of greenhouse gases.

One carbon credit is the right to emit one tonne of carbon dioxide (CO₂), or its equivalent in other greenhouse gases.

See also

• Cap and trade
• Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
• Carbon footprint
• Carbon tax
• Carbon trading
• EU Allowance
• Greenhouse gas
• Net zero
• Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting