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[CO2 Reduction Certificate]

This certifies that you have contributed to reducing Green House Gas Emissions through the Kyoto Mechanism.

Certificate ID:
0666-2653

Amount:
5 ton (CO2 Equivalant)

Certificate Source:
Emission Credit Cancel / Brazil : Braco Norte III Small Hydro Plant ( Ref.0667 )

Credit Type:
Certified Emission Reduction ( CER )

Certificate HolderHandle Name:
坂田知加喜

Certificate HolderUser ID:
6204-4636

Start Date:
2008/07/17 12:07

[What is equivalent to 5 tons of CO2?]

The weight of 1 Elephant or a small bus

The volume of five 25m swimming pools ( lxwxd=25x10x2 m)

The average per capita emissions of 3 months of an American , 6 months of a Japanese , 1 year and 3 months of a Chinese or 5 years of an Indian.

Emissions when driving a little than half way and around the world in an average car

The household emissions of an average Japanese family.

Cedar tree carbon sequestration per year in an area of half a soccor field.

[FAQ]

Q.What is a CO2 Reduction Certificate?

A.A CO2 Reduction Certificate is a certificate that proves that the owner of the certificate has reduced Green House Gases.

Q.What is the differenct between a CO2 Reduction Certificate and a Carbon Offset Certificate ?

A.A CO2 REDUCTION CERTIFICATE proves that a certain amount of Emission Credits have been CANCELLED by the owner. On the other hand A CARBON OFFSET CERTIFICATE proves that a certain amount of Emission Credits have been RETIRED by the owner. Please refer to the question What is the difference between cancelling and retiring Emission Credits? for a more detailed explanation.

What is a CO2 Reduction Certificate?

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