Carbon intensity is a measure of how much carbon dioxide (CO₂) (or CO₂-equivalent greenhouse gases) is emitted per unit of output . It shows how efficiently a company, product, or economy generates value while managing its emissions. In business terms, it’s the ratio between GHG emissions and a relevant activity or economic unit , such as revenue, energy produced, or product manufactured. Formal Definition Carbon Intensity = Total GHG Emissions (in CO₂e) ÷ Unit of Outpu

Category Scope 1 Emissions Scope 2 Emissions Definition Direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from sources that are owned or controlled by the organization. Indirect GHG emissions from the generation of purchased energy (mainly electricity, steam, heating, or cooling) consumed by the organization. Source of Emission Occur directly from organization-operated facilities, assets, or vehicles. Occur at the utility provider’s site (where electricity or energy is generated), n

A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) — primarily carbon dioxide (CO₂) but also methane (CH₄), nitrous oxide (N₂O), and others — emitted directly or indirectly by a person, organization, product, or activity. These emissions are always expressed as “CO₂ equivalent” (CO₂‑e) , meaning all greenhouse gases are converted into an equivalent amount of CO₂ based on their global warming potential (GWP). 💡 Types of Carbon Footprints Category Definitio