> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://kb.bravegen.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://kb.bravegen.com/carbon/configuration/reporting-frameworks/ghg-protocol/scopes-and-categories/scope-1.md).

# Scope 1

## Scope 1 emissions

Scope 1 covers direct greenhouse gas emissions from sources you own or control.

The emission occurs at a source that your organisation operates or controls.

Scope 1 does not include purchased electricity, heat, steam, or cooling. Report those emissions in Scope 2.

Value-chain emissions from suppliers and customers belong in Scope 3.

### Reporting Scope 1 emissions

Assign an activity to Scope 1 when your reporting boundary includes its emission source. Use consistent ownership and control criteria across your inventory.

Record the activity data that best represents the source. This often includes fuel use, process outputs, refrigerant top-ups, or land-management activity.

### Categories

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<summary>Stationary Fuel Combustion</summary>

Fuel burned in fixed equipment.

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<summary>Physical or Chemical Processing</summary>

Emissions from industrial or chemical reactions.

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<summary>Mobile Combustion</summary>

Fuel burned in vehicles and mobile equipment.

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<summary>Fugitive Emissions</summary>

Unintentional releases, including refrigerant leaks and venting.

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<summary>Direct Emissions from Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF)</summary>

Emissions from controlled land and forestry activities.

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### Related guidance

* [Scope 2](/carbon/configuration/reporting-frameworks/ghg-protocol/scopes-and-categories/scope-2.md) covers indirect emissions from purchased energy.
* [Scope 3](/carbon/configuration/reporting-frameworks/ghg-protocol/scopes-and-categories/scope-3.md) covers other indirect value-chain emissions.