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Carbon Basics

One idea per page, in plain English.

#01

What is the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme?

CCTS gives industrial units a binding emission-intensity target, and a cost if they miss it.

#02

What is a tonne of CO2e?

[Dummy] A tonne of CO2e is one common unit for all greenhouse gases.

#03

Scope 1 and Scope 2

[Dummy] Scope 1 is what you burn. Scope 2 is what you buy.

#04

What is emission intensity?

[Dummy] Intensity is emissions per unit of production.

#05

What is MRV?

[Dummy] MRV is how a plant measures, reports and proves its numbers.

#06

What is a baseline year?

[Dummy] The baseline year is the starting line for your target.

#07

Who verifies the numbers?

[Dummy] Independent accredited agencies verify. Advisers prepare.

#08

What are carbon credit certificates?

[Dummy] Certificates are the tradeable unit under CCTS.

#09

Why textiles first?

[Dummy] Textiles has 173 covered units and its own emission profile.

#10

What if you miss your target?

[Dummy] A shortfall has a cost, so know your position early.

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General information only; not legal or compliance advice for a specific plant. Refer to the official notifications and the Indian Carbon Market portal.