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With reference to the three types of carbon emissions from companies consider the following pairs Em...........

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With reference to the three types of carbon emissions from companies, consider the following pairs :

Emission Example

Scope 1 Emissions as a result ofemissions employee commuting, business travel and waste produced

Scope 2 Emissions as a result oemissionspurchase of electricitsteam, heating and cooling for own use

Scope 3 Emissions from fuelsemissions consumed by company vehicles, owned and leased

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched ?

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1 and 2

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1 and 3

3 Only

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Explanation:

- Scope 1 Emissions: These are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. It includes emissions from company vehicles and on-site fuel combustion. The example given for Scope 1 is incorrectly matched; it should relate to fuel consumed by company vehicles and not employee commuting or waste produced.

- Scope 2 Emissions: These are indirect emissions from the consumption of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. The given example for Scope 2 is correctly matched.

- Scope 3 Emissions: These are all other indirect emissions that occur in the value chain of the reporting company such as business travel, employee commuting, and waste. The example provided for Scope 3 is partially incorrect as it describes Scope 1 emissions.

Answer: Option 2 - 2 Only is correct.

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