Glossary

Marginal Abatement Cost Curve (MACC)

Measurement

Definition

A marginal abatement cost curve (MACC) ranks emissions reduction actions by cost per ton of CO2e avoided. It helps compare where decarbonization capital is most efficient. Policymakers and investors use MACCs to prioritize technologies and sectors, balancing cost, speed of deployment, and total abatement potential across the energy transition.