scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions
Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions categorize greenhouse gas emissions based on their origin and are commonly used to measure an organization's carbon footprint. - Scope 1 emissions refer to direct greenhouse gas emissions that result from an organization's own activities, such as burning fossil fuels on-site or using company-owned vehicles. - Scope 2 emissions pertain to indirect greenhouse gas emissions associated with the purchase and consumption of electricity, heat, or steam generated by external entities. - Scope 3 emissions encompass all other indirect emissions released throughout an organization's value chain, including activities such as business travel, employee commuting, procurement, waste generation, and distribution of products.
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