Including 17 closely related terms such as emissions scopes, scopes, and gas emissions.
… periods, whilst red and dark colours show periods of hotter temperatures, which coincides strongly with increasing levels of atmospheric greenhouse gas emissions. Figure 3: Climate Stripes showing average annual global temperatures over the past two centuries 2.1. Paris Agreement The Paris Agreement was a landmark legally binding treaty made between 196 countries at the Conference…
… zero emissions consistent with 1.5°C in shown in Figure 4, and shows a rapid straight-line global emissions reduction. Such a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions will require an immediate, concerted and transformative effort amongst governments. Figure 4: Stylised global emissions reduction pathway consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C global warming 2.3. Climate…
… the Financial Control Boundary to determine the extent of our carbon footprint, which has been split out into three emissions scopes (Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions) and covering seven greenhouse gases. We have endeavoured to report emissions for our direct carbon footprint (emissions arising directly from our assets), our upstream carbon footprint (emissions produced to create the things we procure…
…), and our downstream carbon footprint (emissions produced from the things we sell, lease and dispose). Figure 9: Green House Gas Protocol emissions scopes 4.1. Scope 1 Carbon Emissions Scope 1 carbon emissions relate to practices that we have direct control over and where carbon emissions are released from assets that we own. They include: • the consumption of gas and heating oil to heat…
… derived from energy billing and energy meter readings. 14 4.2. Scope 2 Carbon Emissions Scope 2 carbon emissions relate to practices that we have direct control over, but the emissions are produced by a third party. They include: • The electricity that we use to power our estate, including leisure centres, offices, car parks and various public amenities. Our Scope 2 carbon…