The term emissions refers to the amount of carbon dioxide, or other greenhouse gasses, released into our atmosphere by a particular activity.

There are two types of emissions, direct and indirect.

• Direct emissions are released from sources that are directly owned or controlled by a company or entity.

• Indirect emissions are released as a result of the activities by a company or entity, but occur at sources owned or controlled by another entity.

The GHG Protocol divides emissions into three scopes.

• Scope 1 – direct emissions from sources owned or controlled by a company

• Scope 2 – indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat, and cooling

• Scope 3 – all other emissions associated with a company’s activities

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