ICAEW SE · Chapter 5 · Question 4 of 13
Under the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, how are emissions from the generation of electricity that a company buys from the national grid classified in the company's own inventory?
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Correct answer: A) Scope 2
Explanation
Scope 2 covers indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating and cooling consumed by the reporting company. Scope 1 covers direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls, and Scope 3 covers all other indirect emissions in the value chain.
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