Emissions Reporting

Broadly speaking, there are two types of carbon emissions (operational emissions and supply chain emissions). Operational emissions comprise Scope 1 and 2, while supply chain emissions are considered Scope 3.

Climate disclosure regulations are setting the stage for a “trickle-down effect” that influences every industry and every stage of the supply chain.

Companies subject to climate regulation must select the appropriate carbon accounting protocol. Here are the two key protocols and how they align to major climate regulations.