Scope 2 emissions are divided into two categories, Market-Based and Location-Based emissions.
Market-Based emissions are calculated based on the carbon intensity of the electricity purchased by the organization. If the organization uses electricity from cleaner sources, Scope 2 emissions will be lower.
On the other hand, Location-Based emissions are calculated based on the average carbon intensity of electricity in the region where the organization is located. Regardless of where the organization buys electricity, Scope 2 emissions reflect the average carbon intensity of electricity in the region.
Scope 2 is an important component of an organization's emissions analysis, especially when considering the impact of the energy sources used to supply electricity. Reducing Scope 2 emissions requires transitioning to cleaner sources of electricity, such as renewable energy, as well as improving the energy efficiency of the organization's facilities.
The development of the National Automotive Sector Decarbonization Roadmap has these same objectives: to reduce the impact of these industries on the environment by reducing their emissions and, at the same time, to contribute to their greater adaptation and resilience to future climate challenges.