The Role of Carbon Accounting in Mitigating Greenhouse Gas Emissions: A Systematic Literature Review
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31272/jae.i142.1046Keywords:
Carbon accounting, Greenhouse gas emissions, , Climate change, Sustainability, , Carbon footprint and Emission reductionAbstract
This systematic literature review delves into the effectiveness of carbon accounting as a means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions . Synthesizing recent research findings , it scrutinizes the mechanisms by which carbon accounting practices contribute to efforts in emission reduction . By examining a diverse array of studies , this review offers insights into the efficacy of carbon accounting strategies in different sectors while identifying crucial challenges and opportunities for future implementation .
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