Environment, health and safety

In greenhouse gas accounting, which category includes emissions arising in the supply chain outside the company, such as manufacturing of raw materials and parts and transport and use of products?

  1. AScope 3
  2. BScope 1
  3. CScope 2
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Answer: A. Scope 3

Scope 3 covers indirect emissions outside the company, such as manufacturing of purchased materials, parts and equipment, transport, employee commuting, and the use and disposal of products sold. In semiconductors it includes emissions from producing wafers, chemicals and gases, and the power consumed by devices using the chips, and companies work with suppliers and customers to reduce them.

  • A. Correct. It is indirect emissions across the supply chain.
  • B. Scope 1 is the company's direct emissions.
  • C. Scope 2 is emissions from purchased electricity and heat.
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