Scope 1 emissions refer to direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that occur from sources that are owned or controlled by an organization. Here are some examples of scope 1 emissions:
1. Combustion of Fossil Fuels: Emissions resulting from the burning of fossil fuels within an organization's operations, including:
- Emissions from on-site power generation, such as coal, oil, or natural gas-fired power plants.
- Emissions from boilers, furnaces, or other combustion systems used for heating, cooling, or process purposes.
- Emissions from company-owned vehicles and equipment that run on fossil fuels.
- Industrial Processes: Emissions produced as a result of specific industrial activities, including:
2. Emissions from chemical reactions that release GHGs, such as carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), or nitrous oxide (N2O).
- Emissions from the production and release of fluorinated gases used in industrial processes, such as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6).
3. Fugitive Emissions: Emissions that escape or are released during the extraction, production, processing, storage, transmission, and distribution of fossil fuels, such as:
- Methane emissions from oil and gas production activities, including leaks from wells, pipelines, or storage tanks.
- Methane emissions from coal mining operations, including methane released from coal seams or during storage and transportation.
