Scope 2 emissions

What are the emissions of Scope 2?

Le Scope 2 emissions they are indirect emissions deriving from the generation of electricity, heat and steam purchased and consumed by the organization, which make up the Carbon footprint. These emissions are considered indirect because the company is responsible for using the energy, but not for the emissions generated by the supplier for the production of this energy.
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‍What do Scope 2 emissions include?

Le Scope 2 emissions include all indirect emissions deriving from the generation of electricity, heat and steam, purchased and consumed by the company.
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‍How are Scope 2 emissions measured?

Le Scope 2 emissions can be calculated following two different approaches:

• location-based, which considers an emission factor for the electricity consumed (kg of CO₂ eq emitted per kWh consumed) average, calculated on the basis of the national energy mix with respect to the country in which the company operates.
  The greater the share of energy coming from renewable energy sources within the national energy mix, the lower the value of the associated emission factor;

• Market based, approach that allows taking into account the amount of energy from renewable sources purchased directly by the company.
  The origin of this energy must be certified by the Energy Services Manager (GSE) by issuing a certificate of origin (guarantees of origin).
  For the calculation of emissions of GHG an emission factor equal to zero is used for that part of electricity that comes from renewable sources.
  For the calculation of GHG emissions deriving from the remaining part of the electricity used, on the other hand, the emission factors calculated on the basis of the national energy mix of the country in which the company operates are used.

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