Scope 2 emissions: Definition
Scope 2 emissions are indirect emissions resulting from the production of purchased energy.
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 dioxide (CO2) emissions
Emissions refer to the discharge of greenhouse gases or their precursors into the atmosphere within a defined region…
Direct emissions
Direct emissions encompass those generated by a company's operational activities, such as electricity generation, material processing, waste management…
Downstream emissions
Downstream emissions are emissions that arise after a company has sold its products and services. For example, if…