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Scope 2: Indirect GHG emissions Indirect emissions from any electricity, heat or steam purchased and used onsite. Although the emission is not under the control of the organization, by using the energy it is indirectly responsible for the release of CO2. Purchased electricity represents one of the largest source of GHG emissions and most significant opportunity to reduce these emissions. Companies can reduce their use of electricity by investing in energy-efficient technologies and energy conservation. Also renewable energy provides opportunities to switch over to less GHG intensive sources of energy. Company can also setup cogeneration plant and reduce electricity supply from grid which is more GHG intensive. Scope 3: Other indirect emissions Any other indirect emissions from sources outside organisation direct control comes under scope 3. Scope 3 It is optional, but it provides an opportunity to be innovative in GHG management. Examples of scope 3 emissions include transportation of purchased materials, purchased fuels and sold products, use of sold goods, employee commuting and business travel, outsourced transportation, waste disposal and water consumption. |