A low-carbon building, activity, business, etc., is one that causes only small amounts of carbon dioxide to be added to the atmosphere.

There must be no delay in moving to a low-carbon economy.

We need investment in low-carbon energy.

The government's action plan aims to ensure that public sector procurement of goods and services is low carbon. 政府的行动计划旨在确保公共部门的货物和服务采购是低碳的。