Introduction to Scope 1 Emissions

What is Scope 1 Emission?

Scope 1 emissions are directly related to a company’s owned and controlled operations. These emissions comprise on-site fuel combustion, process emissions, and fugitive emissions. On-site fuel combustion includes emissions from company-owned boilers, generators, and vehicles. Process emissions result from production activities, while fugitive emissions occur during material handling or transport, like leaks from pipelines or storage tanks. Tracking and reporting Scope 1 emissions helps companies understand their carbon footprint, set reduction targets, comply with regulations, and identify areas for improvement. Best practices include energy efficiency, low-carbon fuel transition, and reducing waste and emissions in production.

Scope 1 emissions can be further categorized as per the emission sources:

Scope 1 emissions