Scope 1 emissions

Direct greenhouse gas emissions from sources a company owns or controls, such as boilers and company vehicles.

These are usually the easiest emissions to measure and reduce.

Find providers and guides

• GHG Protocol providers
• Carbon accounting and emissions management
• GHG inventory and verification

Related terms

• Scope 2 emissions
• Scope 3 emissions
• Emission factor

Guides

• How to collect Scope 3 data from suppliers
• Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained, with examples
• Best carbon accounting software in 2026: how to shortlist and compare

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Reviewed 14 October 2026. General information, not legal advice.