Tag: Scope 1/2/3 emissions
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GHG Emissions
GHG Emissions GHG emissions are gases released into the atmosphere that trap heat, contributing to global warming and climate change. The main types include carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), nitrous oxide (N₂O), and fluorinated gases. To help organizations understand and manage their emissions, they’re classified into three “scopes” based on their source and control level.
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Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions
Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions The three scopes are categories defined by the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol to help organizations measure and manage their GHG emissions. They correspond to the different types of emissions a company generates both within its own operations and throughout its wider value chain, including suppliers and customers.
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Paris-aligned benchmarks
Paris-aligned benchmarks Paris-aligned benchmarks are financial indices designed to align investment portfolios with the climate goals of the Paris Agreement, aiming to limit global temperature rise to well below 2°C, with efforts towards 1.5°C. These benchmarks require a minimum annual decarbonization of 7%, covering Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for corporate bonds and sovereign…