The concept of Scope 4 emissions or ‘avoided emissions’ is gaining eminence alongside the traditional greenhouse gas emissions categories identified by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol).
TEAM Energy explains what Scope 4 is, how it fits to an organisation’s Carbon Reduction Plan and gives eight best practices of Scope 4 emissions reporting.
The World Resources Institute (WRI) introduced the concept of “Scope 4” in 2013. In 2019 they developed a framework for measuring and disclosing GHG emissions from products or services, including avoided emissions.
WRI recommends prioritising carbon reduction strategies by calculating and reporting Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions before considering Scope 4. Reporting Scope 4 emissions is currently voluntary and not officially recognised by the GHG Protocol. However, it can provide a more comprehensive view of an organisation’s environmental impact and sustainability progress.
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