What It Includes
Scope 1 emissions are direct emissions from sources your company owns or controls. This could include fuel used by your fleet vehicles, emissions from on-site equipment, or refrigerants used in cooling systems. For food companies, refrigeration leakages are often a significant Scope 1 contributor, especially for businesses with cold storage.
Examples of Scope 1 for Food Companies
Delivery Fleet: fuel consumption by company-owned vans delivering products to clients or stores.
On-site Boilers or Generators: fuel burned to power equipment on-site (e.g., gas used for cooking or processing).
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning: any refrigerant gases released through leaks or maintenance work, carbon dioxide fire extinguishers used and fermentation gases.
Why It’s Important
Scope 1 emissions are fully under your control, so managing them can have immediate results. Reductions in Scope 1 may involve improving fleet efficiency, switching to electric vehicles, or regular equipment maintenance to reduce refrigerant leakage.
When setting up your CCF report in the My Emissions platform, you'll benefit from scope -specific insights to further help you reduce.
How to Measure It