Carbon emissions in several countries Carbon emissions in various regions in Gt CO2 per year (2022) Country/Region Annual CO2 emissions (Gt CO2) %, of global emissions China 12.10 32.22 USA 4.70 12.52 European Union 2.70 7.20 India 2.70 7.20…
Carbon offsetting was introduced by United Nations (UN) linking the carbon market with sustainable development introduced in Kyoto protocol in 1997. The concept is related with the reduction or removal of atmospheric carbon emissions in private or public organizations. Use…
Hospital buildings consume large amounts of energy compared to other commercial buildings while the potential of energy saving in their premises is high. Current regulations in Europe and worldwide promote the energy renovation of public and private buildings in order…
Transportation related carbon emissions in hospitals are produced: From the ambulances, From vehicles used by their staff, patients and visitors, From vehicles used by the staff providing external healthcare services at patients’ homes. Additionally, carbon emissions are generated in the…