What are the scopes in GHG and what do they mean?

What are the scopes in GHG and what do they mean?

The GHG standard divides GHG emissions into the following three scopes:

Scope 1: Emissions under the direct control of an entity. This includes emissions resulting from the entity's own activities. For example, emissions from a factory's own fuel use are scope 1 emissions.

Scope 2: Emissions that are under the indirect control of an enterprise. This includes emissions from the energy used by the business. For example, emissions from electricity used by a factory are scope 2 emissions.

Scope 3: Emissions under the indirect control of an enterprise. This includes emissions from other parties to the activities of the business. For example, emissions from the transportation of products produced by a factory are scope 3 emissions.