
What are Scopes 1, 2 and 3 Emissions?
15 min
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In this article, we define what Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions are and their significance in managing a company's carbon footprint.
Greenhouse gases are present in the Earth’s atmosphere and trap heat, which ultimately further aggravate global warming. Common greenhouse gases include methane, carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, water vapor, and fluorinated gases. Most notably, greenhouse gases are often emitted from the burning of fossil fuels.
