Direct greenhouse gas emissions from sources within an organization's control, such as emissions from combustion processes or industrial activities.

A tradable good that certifies that a certain amount of GHG emissions was avoided or removed. By buying a carbon credit, a company or individual finances the project reduction or removal project and compensates - or offsets - their own emissions.

The institution of the European Union where ministers from the member states meet to adopt laws and coordinate policies. It shares legislative and budgetary powers with the European Parliament.