Primary GHG Effects
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
A Primary GHG Effect is the intended change caused by a project activity in GHG emissions, removals, or storage associated with a GHG source or sink.
Each project activity will generally have only one primary effect. The primary effect is defined as a change relative to Baseline Emissions. which are determined using a suitable baseline methodology. Primary effects are identified for each project activity.
The GHG Project Protocol classifies six generic types of Primary GHG Effects of a GHG Project Activity:
- Reduction in combustion emissions from generating grid-connected electricity.
- Reduction in combustion emissions from generating energy or off-grid electricity, or from flaring.
- Reductions in industrial process emissions from a change in industrial activities or management practices.
- Reductions in fugitive emissions.
- Reductions in waste emissions.
- Increased storage or removals of CO2 by biological processes.
