Frequently Asked Questions
What are Scope 1 and 2 emissions?
Scope 1 emissions are activities owned or managed by your organisation that release carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions directly into the atmosphere.
Some Airport Examples:
Gas used in boilers to provide heating and hot water
Fuel oil / LPG used to provide heating
Diesel or petrol used in owned vehicles
Diesel or petrol used in company cars
Scope 2 emissions are associated with the purchase and consumption of electricity, heat, steam and cooling. For most companies this is just electricity.
What are scope 3 emissions?
Other indirect emissions from activities not included in scope 1 and 2 such as staff commuting, waste disposal, business travel
Why should emissions be measured?
In addition to the numerous direct benefits to your organisation such as developing an excellent reputation, reducing costs, increasing colleague engagement, mitigating against increasing energy prices in the long-term. You will also be aiding governmental targets by measuring and reducing your emissions.
What is the GHG protocol?
The GHG protocol provides companies with internationally recognised guidance on the production of an inventory. This ensures a consistent and comprehensive approach to reporting.
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