Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Greenhouse-gas accounting · Core

Scope 1 emissions

Also called: direct emissions

ELI5

Direct greenhouse-gas emissions from sources owned or controlled by the reporting organisation.

Used in conversation

“Attach the latest scope 1 emissions to the decision pack before the meeting.”

Pitch context

You will see “Scope 1 emissions” in sustainability reports, impact decks, climate plans and assurance materials when the discussion reaches greenhouse-gas accounting.

Why it matters: In greenhouse-gas accounting, the reporting boundary, method, period and evidence can materially change the claim.

Caution

State the reporting boundary, method, period and evidence; standards, regulation and assurance requirements vary.

Connected terms

  • Scope 2 emissionsScope 1 covers direct emissions from owned or controlled sources; Scope 2 covers indirect emissions from purchased energy.
Sources & evidence · 3

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.