MtCO2e - Metric Tonne Carbon Dioxide Equivalent
Common questions about MtCO2:
What does MtCO2e Stand For?
MtCO2e stands for Metric Tonne (ton) Carbon Dioxide Equivalent. This is the standardard measurement of the amount of CO2 emissions that are reduced or secluded from our environment.
How many pounds of CO2 emissions is a MtCO2e?
The international reporting standard for CO2 emissions is in metric tons. Since there are 2204.62 lbs per metric tonne, a single ton of carbon dioxide equates to 2204.62 pounds of CO2.
Is Carbon Dioxide the same thing as Carbon?
No. Carbon exists throughout our environment, passing from oceans to plants to fuels and more.
How can I convert from carbon to Carbon Dioxide?
You must account for the attached oxygen atoms. You do this by multiplying the ratios of molecular weights. This is 44/12 or 3.67.
What are some organizations that typically use MtCO2 as a measurement?
This is the standard unit of measurement for carbon trading programs worldwide. It is used by the World Bank, the World Resources Institute and more.
How much of green house gas emissions are made up of CO2?
Roughly 72% of Green House Gasses are made up of Carbon Dioxide. See the below graph, sourced from the Greenhouse Gas entry on wikipedia.
