Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Greenhouse Gas Protocol. The GHG Protocol provides a suite of calculation tools and guidance tailored specifically for service sector (banks, hospitals, etc.) and office-based organizations that have mainly indirect emissions arising from business operations and are not necessarily directly produced on-site.
Emissions sources typically associated with the business operations of service sector and office based companies are listed below. Please consult the full listing of tools for additional tools that may be useful. Direct Emissions (Emission sources owned or controlled by you) These sources are considered Scope 1 for reporting purposes Indirect Emissions (Emissions from use of purchased electricity, heat or steam) UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.