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Carbon Intensity
- 06 Mar 2025
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Carbon intensity measures the amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emitted per unit of output in a specific sector or economy. It helps track progress in reducing emissions while accounting for economic growth or production levels.
- For example, the carbon intensity of the steel sector can be measured as the number of tonnes produced per tonne of CO₂ emitted.
- National Carbon Intensity: A country's carbon intensity is measured by dividing Gross domestic product (GDP) growth per capita by CO₂ emissions.
- Significance for India & Climate Goals: Carbon intensity plays a crucial role in assessing climate commitments under the Paris Agreement (2015) and reducing Emissions Intensity of its GDP by 45% by 2030, from 2005 level.
- Carbon intensity supports sustainable economic growth while lowering environmental impact.
| Read more: India's Carbon Market: A Green Leap Forward |
