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title: Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions and Total Emissions
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## Definition

**Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions** means the three classification groups of emissions as defined in \[the [GHG Protocol](https://chancerylaneproject.org/glossary/ghg-protocol/) as replaced or updated from time to time\].

**Scope 1 Emissions** means the direct [Greenhouse Gas Emissions](https://chancerylaneproject.org/glossary/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.

**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 \[emissions reporting period\].