Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, heat, and cooling.

  • Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, heat, and cooling.
  • Largely a function of the local grid mix.

Scope 2 emissions

ESG · Global

Short definition

Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, heat, and cooling.

Full definition

Largely a function of the local grid mix. The fastest decarbonisation lever for an office building: switch to renewable-backed electricity contracts and report on a market basis.

Why this matters for Class A leasing

Scope 2 emissions is part of the esg vocabulary that institutional Class A occupiers, landlords, and advisers use across Global markets. Understanding it correctly affects how you read lease documents, model occupancy economics, and benchmark deal terms across cities. Class A Atlas tracks regional variation alongside the global standard so cross-border occupiers can translate quickly.

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