Certified Emission Reductions

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Definition

Certified Emission Reductions (CER) is a unit of GHG emission reduction generated by a Clean Development Mechanism project.

CERs are tradable commodities that can be used by Annex 1 countries to meet their commitments under the Kyoto Protocol.


References

  • GHG Protocol Scope 2 Guidance (2015)