This chart shows the total amount of man-made emissions created by the world’s biggest polluters. While Europe and the US have historically been responsible for the most emissions, the rapid economic growth of China has seen its share of global emissions surge in the last 20 years.
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24 September 2026
Refers to the period – usually a calendar year – in which an emissions reduction, avoidance or removal takes place. Carbon credits are often listed as being of a particular vintage.
24 September 2026
Voluntary Emission Reductions or Verified Emission Reductions. A general term used to describe project-based carbon credits.
9 September 2025
The iron and steel industry faces a significant challenge: how to continue producing the steel needed for infrastructure and economic growth while cutting carbon emissions.
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