6. The GHG Protocol provides guidance on defining the ‘boundary’ and inclusion of emissions types Operational boundary: Emissions Scope Parent Company Subsidiary A Subsidiary C 100% 51% 30% Employee air flights + travel Outsourced activities Supply chain Scope 2: Electricity indirect Scope 3: Other indirect Purchased electricity Waste products Ship fleet Gas burner Gas boiler Truck fleet Scope 1: Direct Organisational boundary Subsidiary B GHG Protocol Approach
21. Making Business Sense of Climate Change www.carbontrust.co.uk www.carbontruststandard.co.uk www.carbon-label.co.uk
Notas do Editor
Objectives To deliver a basic carbon footprint for an organisation/site To provide an approach that meets the needs of the mass market of smaller and less advanced companies To provide practical guidance on key issues (e.g. emissions factors) To ensure footprinting data is presented in a credible, consistent format To include all GHGs – not just CO2 from fuel consumption To act as a stepping stone towards accepted standards and methodologies, e.g. GHG Protocol, ISO14064