Outcomes · Definition

Permanence

The expectation that stored carbon will remain out of the atmosphere over a specified time horizon.

Definition

The expectation that stored carbon will remain out of the atmosphere over a specified time horizon. 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.

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REFERENCES

References & further reading

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