Quantified Emission Limitation and Reduction Commitment. Official term in the Kyoto Protocol for the emission limitation or reduction target taken on by each Party listed in Annex B.

Also known as QELRO (Quantified Emission Limitation and Reduction Objective):  The quantified commitments for GHG emissions listed in Annex B of the Kyoto Protocol.  QELRCs are specified in percentages relative to 1990 emissions.