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ERU (複数形 ERUs)

1. (law) Initialism of emission reduction unit.
   • 2014, John G Sprankling, “Rights in Airspace and Outer Space”, in The International Law of Property, Oxford University Press, →ISBN, page 174:

     Three principal types of emission credits may also be traded under this regime: (a) the “emission reduction unit” (ERU); (b) the “certified emission reduction” (CER); and (c) the “removal unit” (RMU). Each ERU, CER, and RMU is an entitlement to emit the equivalent of one metric ton of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. […] ERUs stem from “joint implementation” measures undertaken pursuant to Article 6 of the Kyoto Protocol.¹²