Calculate direct GHG emissions using relevant global warming potential (GWP) rates to translate the amount of emissions of a GHG into CO2 equivalents. Considering the characteristics of research funding and performing initiatives/projects, it could be advisable to consider the change in emissions to demonstrate reduction, rather than the absolute amount of GHG emissions. Following GRI and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, GHG emissions are measured according to three scopes:
• Direct (Scope 1)
• Energy indirect (Scope 2)
• Other indirect (Scope 3) emissions.