Indirect emissions: Definition
Indirect emissions consist of emissions from purchased energy (scope 2 emissions) and the value chain (scope 3 emissions) of a company.
Related Terms
Scope 2 emissions
Scope 2 emissions are indirect emissions resulting from the production of purchased energy.
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.
Upstream emissions
Upstream emissions are emissions that occur in the upstream segment of a company's supply chain, typically during the…