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Greenhouse gas emission scopes (Scope 1, 2, 3)

Scope 1 covers direct emissions from sources a company owns or controls, Scope 2 indirect emissions from purchased energy, and Scope 3 all other indirect emissions in the value chain. For banks and investors, financed emissions in Scope 3 category 15 are usually the largest part.

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Updated 31 Oct 2026.