Glossary
2026 Voluntary Standard

Scope 2 GHG emissions (or scope 2 emissions)

Indirect emissions are a consequence of the operations of the undertaking but occur at sources owned or controlled by another undertaking. Scope 2 GHG emissions are indirect emissions from the generation of purchased or acquired electricity, steam and heat, or cooling consumed by the undertaking.

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