13.2.2.1. Types of emissions

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a carbon footprint?

   Hint

   Think about the environmental impact of a business or product.

2. 2.

   List the three scopes of emissions as defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.

   Hint

   Consider direct and indirect emissions.

3. 3.

   What are the three scopes of emissions in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol?

   • Scope 1 only
   • Scope 1
   • Scope 2
   • and Scope 3
   • Scope 2 and Scope 3 only

   Hint

   Think of direct versus indirect emissions.

4. 4.

   True or False: Scope 3 emissions include direct emissions from company vehicles.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the definitions of Scope categories.

5. 5.

   Calculate the total carbon footprint for an organization that has the following emissions: Scope 1: 5000 tCO2e, Scope 2: 3000 tCO2e, and Scope 3: 7000 tCO2e.

   Hint

   Add all the scopes together.

6. 6.

   Discuss how an organization might reduce its Scope 3 emissions and the implications of those actions.

   Hint

   Think of how suppliers impact the emission landscape.