Emission Scopes
In Breeze, there are several pre-set emissions scopes available for classifying GHG emissions. These are based on the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard.
Emissions Scopes in Breeze
Interested in learning more about the basics of GHG emissions categorization? Read the section of our Comprehensive Guide to Measuring Business GHG Emissions.
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| Scope 1 | Scope 1 emissions refer to direct greenhouse gas emissions from sources that are owned or controlled by the organization, such as fuel combustion in boilers or vehicles. |
| Scope 2 | Scope 2 emissions refer to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, heat, or steam. |
| Scope 3 | Scope 3 emissions refer to all other indirect emissions that occur in the value chain of the organization, such as the extraction and production of purchased materials and waste disposal. |
| Outside Scopes | This scope can be used for emissions that do not belong in any of the scopes above but should be measured and reported - for example, Biogenic emissions. |
| Offset/Capture | This is used for carbon credits, offsets, and activities that capture or reduce emissions directly. By using this scope, you won’t inadvertently reduce your scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions by combining carbon positive and negative activities. |