13.2.2 - A) ORGANISATIONAL CARBON FOOTPRINT
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What are the three scopes of emissions?
💡 Hint: Think about direct versus indirect emissions.
What does tCO2e stand for?
💡 Hint: Consider the unit used for measuring carbon emissions.
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What is the primary purpose of calculating an organization's carbon footprint?
💡 Hint: Consider the environmental goals of organizations.
Scope 2 emissions include which of the following?
💡 Hint: Recall what types of emissions are considered 'indirect.'
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An organization has a fleet of trucks emitting 50 tonnes of CO2 per year, uses 100,000 kWh of electricity yearly contributing 20 tonnes of CO2, and employees causing 15 tonnes of CO2 through commuting. Calculate the total carbon footprint for this organization.
💡 Hint: Add the emissions from each source together.
If an organization decides to switch to 100% renewable energy for its operations that previously relied on fossil fuels saving 30% of its Scope 2 emissions, how would you estimate the new carbon footprint?
💡 Hint: Calculate the savings based on the total Scope 2 emissions before the switch.
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