Scope 1 or onsite emissions are GHG emissions produced at a source: these could be from burning fossil fuels, from waste or manure, or chemical reactions. Scope 1 emissions can be reduced or eliminated by the owner/operator of the source through different mechanisms like electrification, efficiency improvements, or changing management practices. These types of actions result in emissions reductions in the real world. These case studies highlight examples of how Climate TRACE’s partners and others are implementing solutions globally and in many sectors.

Most carbon accounting standards don’t track decarbonization, they track reductions in responsibility for carbon through actions like transferring emitting assets to another company or to a supplier, or purchasing low-quality carbon offsets. Climate TRACE focuses instead on emission reduction solutions and their consequential impact, as these actions can reduce emissions at the source.

Climate TRACE tracks emissions down to every source globally and now also models the impact on emissions of different types of solutions. By using this tool, different types of users - asset owners, investors, policymakers, and climate advocates - can see what types of actions are effective and where. Although all emissions reductions are valuable, Climate TRACE data shows how prioritizing the solutions and sources with the highest impact potential can accelerate decarbonization. The highlighted case studies here showcase some examples of these as a blueprint for how they can be implemented by others.