Concept information

management > policy instrument > allowance > emission allowance

Preferred term

emission allowance  

Definition

  • entitlement to emit a tonne of carbon dioxide, or an amount of any other greenhouse gas with an equivalent global warming potential, during a specified period

Broader concept

Scope note

  • Improved definition (EN only): entitlement to emit a tonne of carbon dioxide or an amount of any other greenhouse gas with an equivalent global warming potential during a specified period

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/15145

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