A unit used to express the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted as a result of a specific activity. It represents the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) that would have the same warming effect on the atmosphere as the sum of all the greenhouse gases emitted. Other more powerful greenhouse gases are measured in terms of the carbon dioxide equivalence of their impact.
Content up-to-date at time of publication
The Carbonwise editorial team is formed of seasoned established industry writers and specialist journalists.
27 July 2026
On 17th July, the European Commission unveiled its much-anticipated legislative proposal to overhaul the EU’s compliance carbon market, the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).
23 July 2026
Know Your Client is a security procedure used in the financial sector when contracting to do business with a new counterparty.
14 July 2026
A type of carbon offset project that protects forests against deforestation or degradation, and thereby earns carbon credits by reducing emissions compared...
Partner with the Carbonwise team to produce innovative educational content on Carbon Markets
Partner with the Carbonwise team to produce innovative educational content on Carbon Markets.
