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CO2e (Carbon Dioxide Equivalent)

A unit that expresses the climate impact of different greenhouse gases as the amount of carbon dioxide that would have the same warming effect over a set period.

EcoAppraise context

Footprint and reduction claims should use CO2e when they cover more than carbon dioxide alone.

Related terms

Greenhouse Gases (GHG); Carbon Footprint

Enforcement cases

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