Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions
Scope 1, 2 & 3 Emissions are the three classifications of emissions in the Green House Gas Protocol.
A full text of the GHG Protocol can be obtained here.
Scope 1 Emissions means the direct Greenhouse Gas Emissions from sources directly owned or controlled by the [Company][, including on-site fuel combustion and emissions from chemical production in owned or controlled process equipment, refrigerant losses and company vehicles.]
Scope 2 Emissions means the indirect Greenhouse Gas Emissions associated with the generation of electricity[, steam, heat and cooling] purchased or acquired by the Supplier.
Scope 3 Emissions means all indirect Greenhouse Gas Emissions from sources which are not directly owned or controlled by the [Company], excluding Scope 2 Emissions, which occur both upstream and downstream in the [Company]’s supply or value chain [related to the [Product/Services]][, including business travel, procurement, waste and water].