Measuring greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is one of the best ways to monitor, track, and benchmark your company’s sustainability goals.

This data is commonly requested by shareholders and helps identify areas that can be made more sustainable. The following resources help explain the types of emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) and how to measure them. Here are some resources that can help:

EPA: Scope 1, 2, and 3 Inventory Guidance: This has resources and information that describe methods to properly calculate and report data.

Calculating Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions: This page explains the differences between Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, with recommendations on how to collect data.

Scope 3 Collective: This is a guide to collecting Scope 3 emissions data.