Carbon market: what is the community emissions trading system?

The european union emission trading system (EU ETS) is a european mechanism aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions by limiting the number of emission allowances available to companies. it operates on the “cap-and-trade” principle, where companies can buy and sell emission allowances while adhering to a fixed cap that progressively reduces emissions.

How to calculate your carbon footprint?

To calculate your carbon footprint, you need to identify the activities that generate emissions, such as energy consumption, transportation, or food. then, it is necessary to collect data, such as energy bills or kilometers traveled, and use online tools like those from ADEME or WWF to convert this information into co2 equivalents. these calculators provide an accurate estimate and help target actions to reduce your environmental impact.