How does CBAM classify emissions vs. traditional carbon accounting?

CBAM classifies emissions as either direct or indirect. Direct emissions are those from the facility’s own operations, while indirect emissions refer to the generation of electricity used in production. This differs from traditional corporate carbon accounting, which categorizes emissions into Scopes 1, 2, and 3.

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