Net Zero Strategy

Definitions

ACRONYM/TERM DEFINITION

GHG

Greenhouse Gases as defined by gov.uk

CO₂e is the universal unit of measurement to indicate the Global Warming Potential (GWP) of GHGs, expressed in terms of the GWP of one unit of carbon dioxide. TCO₂e stands for tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent

TCO 2 e

RAP

Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement

All Direct Emissions from the activities of an organisation or under their control. Including fuel combustion on site such as gas boilers, fleet vehicles and air-conditioning leaks

Scope 1

Indirect Emissions from electricity purchased and used by the organisation. Emissions are created during the production of the energy and eventually used by the organisation

Scope 2

All Other Indirect Emissions from activities of the organisation, occurring from sources that they do not own or control. These are usually the greatest share of the carbon footprint, covering emissions associated with business travel, procurement, waste and water

Scope 3

EV

Electric Vehicles

HVO

Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil

FSC

Forestry Stewardship Council

PPE

Personal Protective Equipment

NGO

Non-Governmental Organisation

The system of removing carbon not directly related to your business, by sequestration using trees and other carbon sinks or funding projects which reduce carbon being emitted

Offsetting

Natural Capital

The world’s stock of natural resources

CAP

Carbon Action Plan

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