One of the primary ways that humans are contributing to global climate change is through increased emissions of greenhouse gases. Learn more about what greenhouse gases are, the different ways we create them, and how to mitigate their effects.
What are greenhouse gases? Check out the links below to read all about them!
Greenhouse gases are gases in the earth’s atmosphere that trap heat and they act like the glass walls of a greenhouse. Without this ‘greenhouse effect’, temperatures would …
Information on emissions and removals of the main greenhouse gases to and from the atmosphere.
The Earth has a natural greenhouse effect due to trace amounts of water vapour (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4) …
By increasing the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, we’re amplifying the planet’s natural greenhouse…
A greenhouse gas is so called because it absorbs infrared radiation in the form of heat, which is circulated in the…
Greenhouse gas, any gas that has the property of absorbing infrared radiation (net heat energy) emitted from Earth’s…
How do we create greenhouse gases?
Sources of greenhouse gas emissions, including electricity production, transportation, industry, agriculture, and forestry.
Greenhouse gases are atmospheric gases that absorb infrared radiation and trap heat in the atmosphere.
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Globally, we emit around 50 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases each year. Where do these emissions come from? We take a …
Greenhouse gases trap heat and make the planet warmer. Human activities are responsible for almost all …
Who is emitting greenhouse gases? Which countries and which sectors? And what needs to happen to reduce emissions?
The next step is for corporations to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Click the links below to learn about how to make that happen!
Almost a quarter (23 percent) of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions come directly from industrial sources, such as manufacturing, food processing, mining, and construction.
In a climate crisis, all businesses could do more to minimise environmental impacts. Here are 11 ways to reduce …
It’s personal. Here’s a list of things you can do to reduce your own carbon footprint.
Businesses today are becoming more conscious of how they affect the environment.
Reducing carbon emissions needs to be a global priority. Supply chain managers can help.
The world is warming faster than at any point in recorded history, but we can avoid the worst of those effects. The key is …
Scope 3 Emissions: What are they, and how do we mitigate their effects?
Information on the differences between scope 1 and scope 2 emissions can also be found here!
The terminology of ‘Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions’ is used in reporting the progress of companies seeking to reduce their …
What are Scope 3 emissions, how can they be measured and what benefit is there to organisations measuring them?
Scopes are the basis for mandatory GHG reporting in the UK. If you’re hearing about Scope 1, 2 and 3 for the first time, it’s …
Answers to frequently asked questions about greenhouse gas emissions.
This guide was developed to help provide an overview of Scope 3 emissions.
In order to mitigate the worst effects of climate change,
the global community must take swift and systemic
action to reduce its emissions.
