GHGtilinpäätöksiin

GHGtilinpäätöksiin, often translated as GHG accounting or GHG reporting, refers to the process of calculating and disclosing an organization's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This practice is becoming increasingly important for businesses and other entities worldwide as they strive to understand and manage their environmental impact. The primary goal of GHGtilinpäätöksiin is to quantify the release of gases such as carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O) into the atmosphere, which are known contributors to climate change.

The scope of GHGtilinpäätöksiin typically covers emissions from various sources, categorized into three main scopes. Scope 1 includes direct emissions from sources owned or controlled by the organization, such as fuel combustion in company vehicles or industrial processes. Scope 2 covers indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling consumed by the organization. Scope 3 encompasses all other indirect emissions that occur in the organization's value chain, both upstream and downstream, including employee commuting, business travel, and the production of purchased goods and services.

Various international standards and protocols, such as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, provide frameworks and guidelines for conducting GHGtilinpäätöksiin. These methodologies ensure consistency and comparability of reported emissions data. Organizations undertake GHGtilinpäätöksiin for several reasons, including regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and identifying opportunities for emission reduction and efficiency improvements. Accurate and transparent GHG accounting is a foundational step towards developing effective climate strategies and contributing to global efforts to mitigate climate change.