Scope 1 emissions are direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from sources owned or controlled by a company. This includes emissions from fuel combustion, company vehicles, and industrial processes on-site.
Fuel burned in boilers, furnaces, heaters, and generators owned by the company
Fuel burned in vehicles and equipment owned or controlled by the company
Emissions from industrial processes and chemical reactions
Unintentional releases from leaks, vents, and equipment
Gather fuel consumption, vehicle mileage, refrigerant usage from invoices and meters
Use country-specific emission factors (e.g., IPCC, EPA, or India-specific factors)
Add emissions from all categories: combustion, vehicles, processes, fugitives
Scope 1 emissions are direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that occur from sources owned or controlled by a company. These include emissions from combustion in owned boilers, furnaces, and vehicles, as well as emissions from chemical production and other industrial processes.
Scope 1 covers direct emissions from owned sources. Scope 2 covers indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Scope 3 covers all other indirect emissions in the value chain, including suppliers, business travel, and product use.
Scope 1 emissions are calculated by multiplying activity data (like fuel consumption) by emission factors. For example: Emissions = Fuel consumed (liters) × Emission factor (kg CO2e/liter). Different fuels and processes have specific emission factors.
Yes, for many companies. Scope 1 reporting is required under BRSR (India), CSRD (EU), SEC Climate Rules (US), and most voluntary frameworks like GRI, CDP, and TCFD. It's the most straightforward scope to measure and report.