A company's Scope 2 market-based emissions may be higher relative to the emissions reported using the current Scope 2 market-based guidance. The voluntary procurement of clean energy will need to evolve to address the challenge of decarbonizing the final 10-20% of the grid—a pivotal step towards achieving a more sustainable future. Embracing this challenge prepares practitioners for meaningful contributions to the climate transition.
As noted on the first page of this tool, the GHG Protocol is also actively working on two exemptions for feasibility and recognition of historic investment in clean energy resources and is inviting public input in their development: (1) a small load exemption and (2) a legacy contract exemption. Because the exact details of the small load and legacy contract exemptions are still under deliberation during the public comment phase, we did not include the ability to apply them in this hourly Scope 2 market-based GHG emissions estimation tool. You can think of the results from this tool as a conservative estimate of the impact of your clean energy procurement on your Scope 2 market-based emissions under the proposed revisions, without any exemptions that you may ultimately qualify for under the Scope 2 revisions once finalized at the end of 2027.
Results below reflect your total hourly clean energy score and Scope 2 emissions estimates based on the data you entered across all regions for calendar year 2024.
Hourly accounting may show higher emissions because it reflects the specific times when clean energy is not available. Unlike annual averages, which smooth out the variations in clean energy availability, hourly data captures those morning and evening periods when the grid relies on some of the most carbon intensive power generation.
Estimated hourly Scope 2 market-based emissions results
A company's Scope 2 market-based emissions may be higher relative to the emissions reported using the current Scope 2 market-based guidance. The voluntary procurement of clean energy will need to evolve to address the challenge of decarbonizing the final 10-20% of the grid—a pivotal step towards achieving a more sustainable future. Embracing this challenge prepares practitioners for meaningful contributions to the climate transition.
As noted on the first page of this tool, the GHG Protocol is also actively working on two exemptions for feasibility and recognition of historic investment in clean energy resources and is inviting public input in their development: (1) a small load exemption and (2) a legacy contract exemption. Because the exact details of the small load and legacy contract exemptions are still under deliberation during the public comment phase, we did not include the ability to apply them in this hourly Scope 2 market-based GHG emissions estimation tool. You can think of the results from this tool as a conservative estimate of the impact of your clean energy procurement on your Scope 2 market-based emissions under the proposed revisions, without any exemptions that you may ultimately qualify for under the Scope 2 revisions once finalized at the end of 2027.
Total results across all regions
Results below reflect your total hourly clean energy score and Scope 2 emissions estimates based on the data you entered across all regions for calendar year 2024.
Hourly accounting may show higher emissions because it reflects the specific times when clean energy is not available. Unlike annual averages, which smooth out the variations in clean energy availability, hourly data captures those morning and evening periods when the grid relies on some of the most carbon intensive power generation.
| Metric | Annual Accounting | Hourly Accounting |
|---|---|---|
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MWh matched clean energy
MWh tradeable surplus clean energy
MWh hourly gap (currently grid-supplied)
Due to the addition of a deliverability quality criteria in the proposed GHG Protocol Scope 2 revisions, only clean energy procured within the same region qualifies as matched clean energy in this tool.
Hourly accounting may show higher emissions because it reflects the specific times when clean energy is not available. Unlike annual averages, which smooth out the variations in clean energy availability, hourly data captures those periods when the grid relies on some of the most carbon intensive power generation.
Use the dropdown menu below to select specific regions and explore your hourly matching results.
Hourly accounting may show higher emissions because it reflects the specific times when clean energy is not available. Unlike annual averages, which smooth out the variations in clean energy availability, hourly data captures those periods when the grid relies on some of the most carbon intensive power generation.
| Metric | Annual Accounting | Hourly Accounting |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 2 market-based emissions metric tons CO2e | - | 2,815 |
| Scope 2 market-based emissions w/o clean energy procurement | 11,844 | 15,850 |
| % reduction via clean energy procurement | 100% | 82% |
MWh matched clean energy
MWh tradeable surplus clean energy
MWh hourly gap (currently grid-supplied)
This heatmap highlights when your electricity use is best aligned with the clean energy you are procuring in this region over the course of the year. For example, if procuring solar, mid-day hours in the summer months might see higher clean energy coverage, while mornings and evenings may tend to taper off leaving more dependency on fossil fuels.
