Kibocsátásintenzitás

Kibocsátásintenzitás refers to the amount of a specific pollutant released per unit of economic activity or output. It is a key metric used to understand and track the environmental impact of industries, sectors, or entire economies. This intensity is typically measured in terms of mass of pollutant per unit of gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of energy consumed, or per unit of a specific product manufactured. For example, a country's or industry's carbon dioxide emission intensity would be expressed as tonnes of CO2 emitted per million dollars of GDP.

Lowering emission intensity is a primary goal for environmental policy and sustainable development. It indicates that an economy is becoming more efficient in its use of resources and is decoupling economic growth from environmental degradation. This can be achieved through various means, including technological advancements, improvements in energy efficiency, shifts towards cleaner energy sources, and the implementation of stricter environmental regulations. Analyzing emission intensity trends helps policymakers identify areas where targeted interventions are most needed and allows for a comparative assessment of environmental performance between different entities. It is a crucial tool for setting emission reduction targets and monitoring progress towards them.