What Are Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions, and Why They Matter?

09 Feb

09Feb

Understanding your carbon footprint is crucial for sustainability and regulatory compliance. Greenhouse gas emissions are categorized into three scopes:

Scope 1: Direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (e.g., company vehicles, boilers).
Scope 2: Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling.
Scope 3: All other indirect emissions in the value chain (e.g., business travel, purchased goods, waste disposal).

Why They Matter:Companies looking to meet ESG goals and net zero targets must account for all three scopes. Scope 3 often represents the largest share of emissions but is the hardest to control. Tools like EcoTrade's emissions calculator and I-REC procurement help companies track and reduce their Scope 2 and 3 emissions efficiently.

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