배출한다는

In a sentence

• 공장이 매년 많은 가스를 배출한다는 사실이 문제입니다.

  The fact that the factory emits a lot of gases every year is a problem.

  The word '배출한다는' is used here as a present participle in attributive form, modifying 'fact' to explain the emission activity.

• 환경 단체는 기업들이 독성 폐기물을 배출한다는 것을 비판하고 있습니다.

  Environmental groups are criticizing the companies emitting toxic waste.

  Here, '배출한다는' introduces the reported activity of the companies as part of their criticism.

• 정부는 자동차에서 나오는 이산화탄소를 줄이기 위해 배출한다는 기준을 강화했습니다.

  The government has strengthened the emission standards to reduce carbon dioxide from cars.

  In this sentence, '배출한다는' clarifies the strengthened standards relating to emissions from cars.