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Kick start your Decarbonisation Journey with Green Technologies: A Guide to GHG Protocol Scopes 1, 2, and 3

The GHG Protocol provides a framework to measure and manage greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These emissions are divided into three scopes, and adopting the right green technologies can help reduce them effectively.

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Scope 1|

What You Burn

Scope 1: Focuses on emissions within direct operational control. These are emissions that an organization directly controls, such as those from its facilities, vehicles, or equipment.

Technologies applicable for Scope 1 focusing on reducing the reliance on fossil fuels such as:

Replacing diesel generators with solar panels or wind turbines reduces emissions from on-site power generation.

Electrifying a fleet with electric vehicles (EVs) eliminates emissions from fuel combustion.

Scope 2|

What You Purchase

Scope 2: Addresses emissions linked to energy procurement. These emissions occur from producing the electricity, steam, heating, or cooling that the organization purchases.

Technologies applicable for Scope 2 aim to decarbonize energy use by sourcing or generating cleaner power. For example:

Purchasing electricity from renewable sources, such as solar or wind, through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) ensures the organization uses green energy, reducing emissions tied to grid electricity.

Installing on-site solar panels or wind turbines decreases dependence on fossil fuel-generated grid electricity.

Energy storage systems, like batteries, ensure consistent use of renewable energy even during peak demand or intermittent supply.

Scope 3|

Beyond What You Burn and Purchase

Scope 3: Covers all other emissions from the value chain, such as goods and services purchased, waste disposal, transportation, and even employee commuting.

Scope 3 is the most complex, as it involves emissions the organization does not directly control but influences through its choices. Technologies that link to Scope 3 include:

Sustainable supply chain management tools, such as blockchain, ensure traceability and reduce emissions throughout the product lifecycle.

Circular economy practices like recycling and upcycling reduce emissions from production and waste.

Encouraging employees to adopt low-carbon transportation (e.g., carpooling or public transport apps) reduces commuting emissions.

In short, Green technologies act as enablers to decarbonize operations across all scopes:

  • Scope 1 benefits from clean energy and efficient systems.

  • Scope 2 relies on renewable energy adoption and management.

  • Scope 3 depends on collaborative efforts and innovative solutions across the value chain.

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