Gross global Scope 1 emissions are treated as which type of sustainability impact?

Gross global Scope 1 emissions refer to direct greenhouse gas emissions from sources that an organization owns or controls. These emissions are categorized as medium to long-term sustainability impacts because they are linked to both immediate and ongoing environmental consequences.

In the near term, these emissions contribute significantly to global warming and climate change impacts, directly affecting air quality and public health over time. The medium to long-term perspective comes into play as the cumulative effect of these emissions influences climate patterns, leading to broader ecological consequences that persist and evolve over decades or even centuries.

Furthermore, addressing Scope 1 emissions is crucial for achieving deeper and more sustainable reductions in an organization’s overall carbon footprint, which requires long-term strategies and investments. This aligns with long-term sustainability goals that organizations and societies aim to meet in response to climate change.