Key Takeaways

Master the fundamentals of emission scopes and their measurement

What You've Learned

Scope 1: Direct Emissions

  • • Company-owned vehicles
  • • On-site fuel combustion
  • • Industrial processes
  • • Fugitive emissions

Scope 2: Indirect Energy

  • • Purchased electricity
  • • Purchased heat/steam
  • • Grid emission factors
  • • Renewable energy options

Scope 3: Value Chain

  • • Supply chain emissions
  • • Business travel
  • • Employee commuting
  • • Product lifecycle

Measurement Hierarchy

Start with Scope 1 (easiest to measure and control), then Scope 2 (requires utility data), and finally Scope 3 (most challenging but often largest impact).

Reduction Strategies

Scope 1: Efficiency improvements and fuel switching. Scope 2: Renewable energy procurement. Scope 3: Supplier collaboration and value chain optimization.

Test Your Knowledge

Take this interactive quiz to reinforce your understanding of emission scopes.

Question 1 of 520% Complete

Which scope includes emissions from company-owned vehicles and on-site fuel combustion?

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Introduction

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Scope 1: Direct Emissions

Scope 2: Indirect Energy

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Scope 3: Value Chain

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Key Takeaways

🎉 Congratulations on completing the Emission Scopes module!