Articles * Corporate Emissions

May 17, 2024

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Corporate emissions: Australian companies' greenhouse gases

Corporate emissions play a huge role in Australia’s overall greenhouse gas output. Industries such as mining, energy production, manufacturing, and agriculture are major sources of emissions, driven by activities like coal extraction, natural gas production, and the use of fossil fuels for power generation and transportation. Large corporations, especially those in the energy and mining sectors, are among the highest emitters due to their energy-intensive operations. By far, the largest emitt

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May 17, 2024

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Explainer: Guide to Scope 1 emissions

Scope 1 emissions are direct greenhouse gas emissions from sources that are owned or controlled by an organisation Differences from Scope 2 and Scope 3 * Scope 1 emissions are direct emissions under the company's control. * Scope 2 emissions relate to indirect emissions from the consumption of purchased electricity, heat, or steam. * Scope 3 emissions are all other indirect emissions that occur in a company's value chain, including both upstream and downstream emissions. Typical Sources

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May 17, 2024

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Explainer: Guide to Scope 2 emissions

Scope 2 emissions refer to indirect greenhouse gas emissions from the consumption of purchased electricity, heat, or steam. Unlike Scope 1, these emissions occur at the place where the energy is generated, not where it is used. Differences from Scope 1 and Scope 3 Scope 2 emissions are indirect, associated with energy bought and used by the company. Scope 1 emissions are direct emissions from sources owned or controlled by the company. Scope 3 emissions include all other indirect emissions

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May 10, 2024

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Explainer: Guide to Scope 3 emissions

Scope 3 emissions include all other indirect emissions that occur in a company's value chain, including both upstream and downstream emissions. This category is the broadest and can be the most significant portion of a company's carbon footprint. Differences from Scope 1 and Scope 2 Scope 3 covers a wide range of indirect activities, from the production of purchased materials to the end use of sold products. Scope 1 emissions are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Scope 2

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