Scope 1 Emissions
Direct greenhouse gas emissions from sources owned or controlled by an organization.
What are Scope 1 Emissions?
Scope 1 emissions are direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that occur from sources that are owned or controlled by a reporting company. These include emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels in owned vehicles or facilities, manufacturing processes, and fugitive emissions from refrigerants or industrial gases.
Why are Scope 1 Emissions important?
Addressing Scope 1 emissions is a primary responsibility for any organization committed to reducing its environmental impact. They represent the most direct and controllable sources of emissions, and reductions in this scope often reflect significant operational efficiencies and shifts towards cleaner energy sources.
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Examples include emissions from company-owned vehicle fleets, boilers and furnaces on-site, chemical reactions in manufacturing processes, and leaks from air conditioning units."
Scope 1 emissions are typically measured by tracking fuel consumption, process emissions, or fugitive emissions and applying appropriate emission factors. Direct monitoring equipment can also be used.
The significance of Scope 1 emissions varies by industry. For heavy industry or transportation companies, they might be the largest. For service-based companies, Scope 2 or Scope 3 emissions might be more substantial.