Table 1 Emission categories according to the GHG Protocol
Emission category | Description |
|---|---|
Scope 1 | Emissions coming directly from healthcare facilities and health care owned vehicles |
Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased energy sources such as electricity, steam, cooling, and heating |
Scope 3 | All other indirect emissions from the healthcare supply chain (production, transport, and disposal of goods and services, such as pharmaceuticals, food, medical devices, etc.) |