GHG Project

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Definition

A GHG Project is any specific activity or set of activities intended to^[1]

reduce GHG Emissions
increase the storage of carbon, or
enhance GHG removals from the atmosphere.

The changes in GHG emissions, removals or storage are called GHG Project Effects. A GHG project may be a stand-alone project or a component of a larger non-GHG project, and may be comprised of one or more project activities.

GHG Project Types

Wind Power Project
Solar Energy Project
Energy Efficiency Project
Transportation Fuel Project Project
Industrial Fuel Switch Project
Afforestation Project
Forest Management Project
Agricultural Project Tillage
Landfill Gas (LFG) Project

References

↑ The GHG Protocol for Project Accounting, 2005

[1] The GHG Protocol for Project Accounting, 2005

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