Scope 1

Scope 1 emissions are direct greenhouse gas emissions from sources owned or controlled by an organization, such as combustion in owned vehicles or facilities.

Examples

• Company vehicles
• On-site fuel combustion
• Refrigerant leaks

Related Terms

• Scope 2 — Indirect emissions from purchased electricity and heat.
• Scope 3 — All other indirect emissions in the value chain.
• GHG Protocol — Global standard for measuring greenhouse gas emissions.

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