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

Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)

The CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) was introduced in 2021 to hold companies accountable for their sustainability efforts, or lack thereof, by requiring them to report on how their business impacts the environment, and which climate and ESG risks may affect their business.

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Regulatory

EU Emissions Trading System (ETS)

The EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) is the world’s first carbon market. It works on a "cap and trade" principle whereby companies must buy enough emission allowances to cover the carbon emissions they emit through their activities (one allowance = right to emit 1 tonne of CO2 equivalent). Allowances are sold in auctions and may be traded.

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Transport/Logistics

Freight forwarder

A freight forwarder is a company that arranges the transportation of goods on behalf of a shipper. While they don’t typically own the transport vehicles or vessels themselves, they coordinate the entire shipping process using a global network of carriers, customs agents, and warehouses.

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