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'''GHG Emission Scope'''. The GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard classifies an organization’s GHG emissions into three scopes. | '''GHG Emission Scope'''. The GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard classifies an organization’s GHG emissions into three scopes. | ||
− | * Scope 1 | + | * [[Scope 1 GHG Emissions]] are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. |
− | * Scope 2 | + | * [[Scope 2 GHG Emissions]] are indirect emissions from the generation of purchased energy. |
− | * Scope 3 | + | * [[Scope 3 GHG Emissions]] are all indirect emissions (not included in scope 2) that occur in the value chain of the reporting organization, including both upstream and downstream emissions. |
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Definition
GHG Emission Scope. The GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard classifies an organization’s GHG emissions into three scopes.
- Scope 1 GHG Emissions are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources.
- Scope 2 GHG Emissions are indirect emissions from the generation of purchased energy.
- Scope 3 GHG Emissions are all indirect emissions (not included in scope 2) that occur in the value chain of the reporting organization, including both upstream and downstream emissions.
As defined in[1]
References
- ↑ PCAF (2020). The Global GHG Accounting and Reporting Standard for the Financial Industry. First edition.