Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions are a way of grouping greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions into three categories based on their source and control. These categories were created by the GHG Protocol. Here is a brief description of each category: - Scope 1 emissions: Direct emissions that result from activities within your organisation’s control. This might include onsite fuel combustion, manufacturing and process emissions, refrigerant losses or company vehicles. - Scope 2 emissions: Indirect emissions from electricity, heat or steam that you purchase and use. Although not directly in control of the emissions, by using the energy you are indirectly responsible for the release of CO2. - Scope 3 emissions: Any other indirect emissions from sources outside of your direct control. This category covers all the emissions associated, not with the company itself, but those for which the organisation is indirectly responsible up and down the value chain. This includes purchased goods and services, use of sold goods, business travel, commuting, waste disposal and water consumption.