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From carbon accounting to greenhouse gas management

Author: Laurent MOLINARI

Publication date: January 10, 2012

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1. Origins of carbon accounting

The purpose of this chapter is to introduce the concept of "carbon accounting" and the principles of GHG impact assessment. In our view, these explanations are a prerequisite for a proper understanding of the subject.

1.1 Standards and principles

International organizations have taken action to combat climate change. The 1992 Rio Convention, followed by the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, defined the scope of analysis and reduction targets for six so-called "greenhouse gases":

  • carbon dioxide (CO 2 );

  • methane (CH 4 );

  • nitrous oxide (N 2 ...

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