The 'Common Carbon Metric', supported by UNEP, has been developed for
A
assessing the carbon footprint of building operations around the world
Correct Answer
B
enabling commercial farming entities around the world to enter carbon emission trading
C
enabling governments to assess the overall carbon footprint caused by their countries
D
assessing the overall carbon footprint caused by the use of fossil fuels by the world in a unit time
Explanation
The Common Carbon Metric (CCM) was developed by the UNEP Sustainable Buildings and Climate Initiative (SBCI) to provide a globally consistent protocol for measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions specifically from building operations. While options (c) and (d) are tempting due to their focus on national or global footprints, the CCM is a sector-specific tool rather than a general macro-level accounting system for fossil fuels or national economies. The core concept being tested is the identification of international environmental standards and their specific applications in climate change mitigation within the built environment.
Environmental GovernanceCarbon Footprint Measurement StandardsCommon Carbon MetricUNEPcarbon footprintbuilding operationsglobal standardassessment