Scope 1, 2, 3 Emissions Inventories
Independent and reliable GHG emission accounting is an important step for companies in developing long-term climate and sustainability strategies and goals.
Boundless measures greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of a company's direct and indirect businesses or organization’s activities, using global standardized frameworks.
Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions include direct emissions from operations and purchased electricity and heat. Scope 3 emissions include emissions from waste and transportation activities, materials sourcing, and the full supply chain of a company, and are estimated to account for up to 90% of a company’s total GHG emissions. By the end of 2021, the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) will begin to phase in mandatory climate disclosures that include Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
Boundless’ expertise in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) enables us to efficiently analyze a company's Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG impacts in a way that tracks progress over time. Boundless can provide a detailed accounting of your Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, including data visualization and analysis that your investors and customers can read to get a clear picture of your emissions performance.
Scope 1
Direct GHG emissions from operations controlled by the company.
Examples
- Generation of electricity, heat, or steam
- Clinker calcination for cement production
- Mobile combustion sources
- Fugitive methane emissions
Scope 2
GHG emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, cooling, and heat consumed by the company.
Examples
- Electricity for production processes or office lighting
- Chilled water, hot water, or steam supplied for manufacturing processes and/or building operations.
Scope 3
Other indirect emissions not covered by Scope 1 and Scope 2. Scope 3 emissions occur from sources not owned or controlled by the company.
Examples
- Indirect emissions associated with the entire supply chain of a company, including business travel; waste management; purchased materials and goods; and transportation of materials.
Why are we the premier data provider?
Our extensive database of emissions factors and supply chain data enables us to measure your operational impact at an expedited rate. We utilize global life cycle assessment databases and vetted industry experts to ensure that your annual operational impact is calculated with the latest industry data and methods.