Carbon Metric - Archive
The original version for the Carbon Metric (known as Phase One) was published in 2011.
View ArticleCarbon metric governance
The diagram below shows membership, responsibilities and how these groups interact.
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Scotland’s carbon metric impact
In 2011, the carbon impact of Scotland’s waste was 14.8 MtCO2eq.
View ArticleWhy use the carbon metric?
Using the carbon metric instead of weight we get a more complete picture of the carbon impacts of
View ArticleWhat is the carbon metric?
We are the first country to measure the impact of its waste in this way.
View ArticleCarbon Metric 2013 Update
In 2013, the carbon impact of waste in Scotland was 10.8 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equival
View ArticleScotland’s smarter on waste: 17 per cent carbon reduction in just two years –...
Scotland’s Carbon Metric is a pioneering way to measure the carbon impact of our waste, not just the amount that is recycled. The latest figures were revealed by Zero Waste Scotland Chief Executive...
View ArticleCarbon Metric Summary Report
By measuring the lifecycle impacts of waste, the Carbon Metric shows how waste reduction and sust
View ArticleThe Carbon Footprint of Scotland’s Waste
In 2015, our waste carbon footprint was 10.57 MtCO2eq, 3.6 MtCO2eq (26%) below 2011 levels. That
View ArticleCarbon Metric Summary Report
By measuring the lifecycle impacts of waste, the Carbon Metric shows how waste reduction and sust
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Why use the carbon metric?
Using the carbon metric instead of weight we get a more complete picture of the carbon impacts of
View ArticleWhat is the carbon metric?
In the Carbon Metric, Scotland has developed a ground-breaking tool in the fight against global c
View ArticleCarbon Metric Publications
As Scotland continues to transition towards a more circular economy, the Carbon Metric is helping
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