Sustainability

Scope 2 emissions

Scope 2 emissions are indirect emissions from the consumption of purchased electricity, steam, heat, and cooling i.e. energy that is generated off-site.

What are examples of scope 2 emissions?

Examples of scope 2 emissions include:

  • Emissions from electricity used by your office buildings and warehouses
  • Emissions from the fuel used by your buildings' heating systems

Are scope 2 emissions part of the GHGP protocol?

Yes—scope 2 emissions are recognized as one of the three scopes of emissions under the GHGP protocol.

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Regulatory

EU Taxonomy

The EU Taxonomy is a classification system for whether an activity is sustainable by setting out clear, science-based criteria to determine which investments can be considered environmentally sustainable. It aims to put an end to greenwashing and to direct more investments into activities that are truly sustainable. It sits alongside the CSRD but does not require any separate disclosures or reporting.

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Transport/Logistics

Freight consolidation

Freight consolidation is a logistics strategy where smaller shipments from multiple suppliers or shippers are combined into one larger shipment. This consolidated load is then transported together to a common destination or regional hub.

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Sustainability

Scope 1 emissions

Scope 1 emissions are direct emissions from sources that the company owns or controls.

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