13.2.2.3. How to calculate - organizational carbon footprints

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is Scope 1 emissions in an organizational context?

   Hint

   Think about what happens on-site.

2. 2.

   Name a source of Scope 2 emissions.

   Hint

   Consider what energy sources organizations typically use.

3. 3.

   What does Scope 3 emissions refer to?

   • Direct emissions from the organization.
   • Indirect emissions from the value chain.
   • Emissions from electricity usage.

   Hint

   Think about emissions that are not controlled directly.

4. 4.

   True or False: Scope 1 emissions are indirect.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the difference between direct and indirect.

5. 5.

   If an organization has 500 tons of CO2e as Scope 1 and 300 tons as Scope 2, and estimates another 200 tons as Scope 3, calculate the total carbon footprint for this organization.

   Hint

   Remember to add all three scopes together.

6. 6.

   An organization decides to switch from using electricity generated from coal to renewable sources and calculates that this change will reduce their Scope 2 emissions by 50%. If their original Scope 2 emissions were 400 tons CO2e, what will their new Scope 2 emissions be?

   Hint

   Consider how much of the current emissions are reduced.