Definition 1
Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions means the three classification groups of emissions as defined in [the GHG Protocol as replaced or updated from time to time].
Definition 2
Scope 1 Emissions means the direct Greenhouse Gas Emissions from sources directly owned or controlled by [the Company][, including on-site fuel combustion and emissions from chemical production in owned or controlled process equipment, refrigerant losses and company vehicles.]
Scope 2 Emissions means the indirect Greenhouse Gas Emissions associated with the consumption of purchased electricity [steam, heat and cooling]. These indirect emissions are a consequence of an organisation’s energy use but occur at the facility where electricity is generated which the organisation does not own or control.
Scope 3 Emissions means all other indirect Greenhouse Gas Emissions from sources which are not directly owned or controlled by [the Company], and are not classed as Scope 2 Emissions. Scope 3 Emissions can occur both upstream and downstream in [the Company]’s supply or value chain [related to the [Product OR Services]. Examples include business travel by means not owned or controlled by the organisation, procurement, waste disposal and water supply]. This is an optional reporting category, which companies may choose to account and report on.
Definition 3
Total Emissions means the sum of [the Company]’s Scope 1 and 2 [and 3] Emissions, in each case arising out of the performance of its obligations under this [agreement], in a given [emissions reporting period].
Drafting notes and guidance
The GHG Protocol constitutes a partnership between the World Resources Institute and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. The GHG Protocol works with governments, industry associations, NGOs, businesses and other organisations.
The GHG Protocol classifies GHG emissions into three categories: Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3. The GHG protocol allows user to calculate the Carbon Footprint of an organisation, product, project, or cities, from a range of activities. The GHG Protocol requires that the three categories of emissions are accounted for separately.
The GHG Protocol can be used by a variety of organisations for developing a GHG inventory and reporting on GHG emissions including companies, NGOs, government agencies, project developers and universities.
The UK government produces a set of conversion factors every year for reporting greenhouse gases (GHGs) for use by UK-based organisations of all sizes and international organisations reporting on UK operations. The UK government conversion factors are based on the GHG Protocol.
Option 2
If you are using this option, you might like to include company-specific examples.
Option 3
If you are using this option, this definition will need to be amended to reflect whether or not the organisation has chosen to report its Scope 3 Emissions.