TITLE

DON'T MUDDY Your Carbon Footprint

AUTHOR(S)

Audin, Lindsay

PUB. DATE

June 2008

SOURCE

Engineered Systems;Jun2008, Vol. 25 Issue 6, p40

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article focuses on the cost of assessing the environmental impact for companies through carbon footprinting, the process of quantifying the emission of greenhouse gases (GHG). It notes that to date carbon offset pricing is relatively low but development of a regulated market may significantly raise the price. Moreover, it discusses the types of inputs for calculation of climate impact and suggests proper estimation for offset compliance cost relative to claim of carbon neutrality.

ACCESSION #

33013244

Tags: ENVIRONMENTAL impact analysis -- Accounting;  OFFSET (Accounting);  GREENHOUSE gases -- Law & legislation;  GREENHOUSE gases -- Government policy

 

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