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 (CO2);
methane (CH4);
nitrous oxide (N2O);
hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) ;
perfluorocarbons (PFCs) ;
sulfur hexafluoride (SF6).
Each gas thus has...
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