decarbonisatieindicatoren

Decarbonisation indicators are metrics used to measure and track progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, primarily carbon dioxide, from various sources. These indicators are crucial for evaluating the effectiveness of policies, strategies, and actions aimed at mitigating climate change. They can be applied at different scales, from individual companies and sectors to national and global levels.

Common decarbonisation indicators include absolute emissions reductions, which quantify the total decrease in greenhouse gases emitted over a specific period. Intensity indicators, such as emissions per unit of economic output (e.g., carbon intensity of GDP) or per unit of product, are also widely used. These help to assess efficiency improvements and decoupling of emissions from economic growth.

Other indicators focus on the transition to cleaner energy sources, measuring the share of renewable energy in the total energy mix or the reduction in fossil fuel consumption. Indicators related to carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies, as well as changes in land use and forestry practices that affect carbon sequestration, are also important.

The development and consistent use of robust decarbonisation indicators are essential for accountability, transparency, and informed decision-making in the global effort to achieve net-zero emissions. They provide a standardized way to compare progress across different entities and identify areas where more effort is needed.