Käyttöpäästöt

Käyttöpäästöt is a Finnish term that translates to operational emissions or scope 1 and 2 emissions in English. It refers to the direct greenhouse gas emissions that an organization releases from sources that it owns or controls, and the indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, heat, or steam. These emissions are typically categorized as Scope 1 and Scope 2 under the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.

Scope 1 emissions are those that originate from sources within a company's direct control. This includes emissions from burning fossil fuels in company vehicles, boilers, furnaces, and industrial processes. For example, emissions from a company's own fleet of trucks or from a factory's on-site power generation would fall under Scope 1.

Scope 2 emissions are indirect emissions arising from the generation of purchased energy. This primarily refers to electricity, but can also include purchased heat, steam, and cooling. While the emissions are not produced on-site, they are a consequence of the organization's energy consumption. For instance, if a company buys electricity from a power grid, the emissions associated with generating that electricity by the utility company are considered Scope 2 emissions for the purchasing company.

Understanding and measuring käyttöpäästöt is crucial for organizations aiming to reduce their environmental impact and comply with climate regulations. Companies often set targets to decrease these emissions by improving energy efficiency, switching to renewable energy sources, and optimizing their operations. Effective management of käyttöpäästöt is a key component of corporate sustainability strategies and contributes to broader efforts in mitigating climate change.