Scope 1: Direct Emissions
Understanding emissions from sources owned or controlled by your organization
Your Progress
Section 2 of 5What are Scope 1 Emissions?
Scope 1 emissions are direct greenhouse gas emissions that occur from sources that are owned or controlled by the organization. These are the emissions you have the most direct control over and are often the easiest to measure and reduce.
Scope 1 includes emissions from burning fuel in company-owned vehicles, boilers, furnaces, and other equipment, as well as process emissions from manufacturing and chemical reactions. It also covers fugitive emissions from leaks of gases like refrigerants.
Direct Control = Direct Responsibility
Because organizations have direct control over Scope 1 sources, they also have direct responsibility for managing and reducing these emissions. This makes Scope 1 an excellent starting point for emission reduction efforts.
Interactive Scope 1 Emission Calculator
Adjust the values below to calculate your organization's Scope 1 emissions. Click on categories to see examples and input fields.
Stationary Combustion
Burning fuels in boilers, furnaces, and other fixed equipment
Mobile Combustion
Fuel consumption by company-owned vehicles and equipment
Process Emissions
Emissions from chemical reactions in manufacturing processes
Fugitive Emissions
Unintentional releases from equipment leaks and evaporation
Your Scope 1 Emissions
This equals the annual emissions of approximately 3 average cars
Key Insight
Scope 1 emissions are often the most straightforward to measure and control, but they represent only a portion of most organizations' total carbon footprint. Stationary combustion from heating and power generation is typically the largest source.