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The ‘Common Carbon Metric’, supported by UNEP, has been developed for
- A.assessing the carbon footprint of building operations around the world
- B.enabling commercial farming entities around the world to enter carbon emission trading
- C.enabling governments to assess the overall carbon footprint caused by their countries
- D.assessing the overall carbon footprint caused by the use of fossil fuels by the world in a unit time
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: A. assessing the carbon footprint of building operations around the world
The Common Carbon Metric (CCM) is an initiative by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) designed to standardize the measurement and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions from the building and construction sector. It aims to provide a consistent framework for assessing the carbon footprint associated with the operations of buildings globally. This allows for better comparison and identification of reduction strategies within this significant emissions-contributing sector.
Source: UPSC gs1 2021