Outcomes · Definition

Leakage

An increase in emissions or resource pressure outside the assessed boundary caused by the intervention.

Definition

An increase in emissions or resource pressure outside the assessed boundary caused by the intervention. Follow the related lesson to see how this term changes a system boundary or decision.

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Carbon removal, additionality and durability

Removal requires atmospheric origin, additional net transfer into storage, quantified leakage and credible durability with reversal management.

REFERENCES

References & further reading

  1. International Organization for Standardization (2006). ISO 14040:2006 Environmental management — Life cycle assessment — Principles and framework.Open source