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Towards certified carbon footprints of products - a road map for data production - Climate Bonus project report (WP3)

Authors:
Perrels, Adriaan
Usva Kirsi, Hongisto Mikko, Saarinen Merja, Nissinen Ari, Katajajuuri Juha-Matti, Nurmi Pauliina, Kurppa Sirpa, Koskela Sirkka
Publication: VATT Research Reports 143:2
Date: 30.10.2009
Abstract: This report is a part of a series of reports from the Climate Bonus project. The report illustrates the basic structure of a system that could produce strict and reliable data needed for generating product-oriented carbon footprints in Finland. It also represents a road map for developing the system for the energy and food sectors. Steering mechanisms, standards and possible data sources central to the system are also reviewed. Accuracy and a scope of the outlined system should be developed step by step, starting from the major emission sources, processes and products. Account has also been taken of linkages between the proposed system and existing environmental management systems, annual reporting practices and the European emission-trading scheme (EU-ETS).
Keywords: Greenhouse gases (GHG), carbon footprint, indirect emissions, life cycle assessment (LCA), input-output modelling, monitoring of emissions, verification, guarantee of origin, environmental product declaration (EPD), product certification, supply chain management
JEL classes:
Q490 - Energy: Other
Q010 - Sustainable Development
Q560 - Environment and Development; Environment and Trade; Sustainability; Environmental Accounting
Q540 - Climate; Natural Disasters
Q190 - Agriculture: Other
O130 - Economic Development: Agriculture; Natural Resources; Energy; Environment; Other Primary Products
O310 - Innovation and Invention: Processes and Incentives
Q550 - Environmental Economics: Technological Innovation
O330 - Technological Change: Choices and Consequences; Diffusion Processes (includes impact on production, welfare, income distribution, international competitiveness, military power, measurement, and case studies; international transfer of technology)
Topics:
Environment
Areas:
Labor market and policies promoting economic growth
ISBN: 978-951-561-890-0 (nid.)
ISBN: 978-951-561-891-7 (PDF)
Availability: Available
Price: 8,40 EUR
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