This is the 15289th most frequent Korean word.
배출한다는
"배출한다는" means "emitting" or "discharging."
The word '배출한다는' is used here as a present participle in attributive form, modifying 'fact' to explain the emission activity.
공장이 매년 많은 가스를 배출한다는 사실이 문제입니다.
The fact that the factory emits a lot of gases every year is a problem.
Here, '배출한다는' introduces the reported activity of the companies as part of their criticism.
환경 단체는 기업들이 독성 폐기물을 배출한다는 것을 비판하고 있습니다.
Environmental groups are criticizing the companies emitting toxic waste.
In this sentence, '배출한다는' clarifies the strengthened standards relating to emissions from cars.