"Abatement opportunities" refers to chances or possibilities to reduce or lessen something, such as avoiding or minimizing a problem, a difficulty, or a harmful situation. Full definition
McKinsey analyzed over 250 emissions abatement opportunities, according to the report. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)
Just as one example, in the recent McKinsey report on GHG abatement opportunities, McKinsey points out that a substantial number of reduction opportunities already make economic sense. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)
While each of the models consider abatement opportunities in the terrestrial system, the method of attaining these opportunities differs across the four RCP models. (link.springer.com)