Definition
The standard way of classifying a company's greenhouse-gas emissions under the GHG Protocol. Scope 1 is what you burn yourself (your trucks, generators), Scope 2 is the electricity you buy (significant in South Africa given Eskom's coal-heavy grid), and Scope 3 is everything in your value chain — including freight you purchase from carriers. Most of a typical importer's footprint sits in Scope 3, which is why customers ask logistics providers for emissions data.
Frequently asked questions
What is Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions?
The standard way of classifying a company's greenhouse-gas emissions under the GHG Protocol. Scope 1 is what you burn yourself (your trucks, generators), Scope 2 is the electricity you buy (significant in South Africa given Eskom's coal-heavy grid), and Scope 3 is everything in your value chain — including freight you purchase from carriers. Most of a typical importer's footprint sits in Scope 3, which is why customers ask logistics providers for emissions data.
Which glossary terms are related to Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions?
Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions is a supply chain & warehousing term in the South African import/export industry. Related terms in the same area include 3PL (Third-Party Logistics), 4PL (Fourth-Party Logistics), ABC Analysis, Bonded Logistics, Bonded Warehouse (SOS/OS) — each has its own plain-English definition in the TradeCaravan glossary.