SDG 13 · Indicator
Effective Carbon Rate
USD/tCO2
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Ratings provide a visual representation of a state’s performance on the indicator.
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SDG achieved
Challenges remain
Significant challenges remain
Major challenges remain
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Description
Carbon price in US dollars per metric ton of CO2 at most recent emissions trading system auction (RGGI Auction 39 clearing price; California Cap-and-Trade Program Joint Auction 14 settlement price).
Long-Term Objective
Best value set according to scientific standard (Interagency Working Group Social Cost of Carbon estimate for 2020, using 2.5% discount rate)
The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of 62.
Reference
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI); California Air Resources Board