B
Final energy that is used for room heating, room cooling and hot water in buildings. It also includes permanently installed lighting in non-residential construction.
C
Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage
Classification, Labelling, Packaging
F
Converted energy from primary energy that is usable for consumer purposes.
To calculate the freight transport performance, the distance travelled (mileage) is multiplied by the transported quantity of goods (transport volume). It is indicated in tonne-kilometres.
H
The "High Seas" are those parts of the oceans that are free from state sovereignty and are designated as the "common heritage of mankind”.
K
KomPass is a section of the German Environment Agency and responsible for the topic climate impacts and adaptation.
M
The moving average is a method for smoothing time and data series, in which the average of the values for the respective time window is calculated at regular intervals to reflect any trends. Effects such as seasonal influences can be compensated for in the process.
N
National Emission Ceilings Directive
Volatile organic compound without methane