Scope 2 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions

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Climate Change

March 13, 2023

Scope 2 emissions: These are indirect greenhouse (GHG) emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, heat, and steam. To manage Scope 2 emissions, oil and gas companies can:

Purchase renewable energy or invest in renewable energy projects to reduce the emissions associated with their electricity consumption.
Improve energy efficiency in their facilities to reduce the amount of electricity they need to purchase.

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