Corporate Standard FAQ
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- How does the GHG Protocol define and categorize emissions?
- How do I identify my company’s emission sources?
- How do I account for emissions from a leased asset? Where can I find calculation guidance?
- How do I account for and report outsourced operations?
- How do I deal with complex company structures and shared ownership?
- How do I calculate emissions?
- How do I calculate emissions from transportation?
- How do I calculate Scope 1 emissions when activity data is not available?
- How do I calculate Scope 2 emissions when activity data is not available?
- What is an emission factor?
- Where can I find reputable sources for emission factors for scopes 1 and 2 that align with GHG Protocol standards and guidance?
- How do I choose an appropriate emission factor?
- What is the difference between a combustion and life cycle emission factor?
- What greenhouse gases are required to report in an inventory?
- Which GWP values should I use in my inventory?
- How do I account for steam that is produced as a by-product and sold to a reporting company?
- In what scenarios would I need to recalculate base year emissions?
- Do I need to recalculate base year emissions when more accurate emission factors become available?
- I’m unsure how to account for an acquisition or divestment.