Direct emissions: Definition
Direct emissions encompass those generated by a company’s operational activities, such as electricity generation, material processing, waste management, and fleet transportation (scope 1 emissions).
Related Terms
Scope 1 emissions
Scope 1 emissions encompass direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated by a company during its core business operations…
Scope 3 emissions
"Scope 3 emissions" (also known as value chain emissions) include all indirect emissions occurring within a company's value…
Carbon footprint
The total greenhouse gas emissions linked to a particular product or activity, encompassing both direct and indirect emissions.
Scope 2 emissions
Scope 2 emissions are indirect emissions resulting from the production of purchased energy.