Determining Scope

The video tutorial explains the concept of greenhouse gas inventory and the three scopes of emissions: Scope 1 (direct emissions), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (all other indirect emissions). It highlights the importance of understanding these scopes for effective communication, calculation, and data collection. The tutorial also discusses the potential for operational improvement and cost savings, particularly in Scope 3, and provides examples from different sectors, including case studies of Duke Energy and IKEA.

What is a common mistake people make when discussing greenhouse gas inventories?

• Confusing scope with boundary

• Focusing only on cost savings

• Overestimating indirect emissions

• Ignoring direct emissions

Which of the following is an example of a Scope 1 emission?

• Electricity purchased from a power plant

• Waste management

• Employee commuting

• Fuel burned in company vehicles

What characterizes Scope 2 emissions?

• Direct emissions from company operations

• Emissions from employee travel

• Emissions from waste disposal

• Indirect emissions from purchased energy

Why might Scope 3 emissions offer the greatest opportunity for improvement?

• They encompass a wide range of activities

• They include direct emissions

• They are the least regulated

• They are the easiest to measure

How does IKEA approach its greenhouse gas emissions differently from Duke Energy?

• Duke Energy focuses on employee engagement

• IKEA includes customer travel in its analysis

• IKEA focuses only on Scope 1 emissions

• Duke Energy ignores Scope 2 emissions