Carbon Emissions

Carbon Emissions Direct: Greenhouse gas emissions generated from burning fossil fuels and production processes which are owned or controlled by the company (reference: GHG Protocol). Carbon Emissions First Tier Indirect: CO2 and other greenhouse gases emitted by the direct suppliers to a company. The most significant sources are typically purchased electricity (Scope 2 of the GHG Protocol) and employees' business air travel (reference: GHG Protocol).