What is scope 2 emissions in SAP MM-PUR - Purchasing?

SAP Term: scope 2 emissions

• Component: MM-PUR

• Component Name: Purchasing

• Description: Indirect greenhouse gas emissions from consumption of purchased electricity, heat, or steam.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Scope 2 emissions are indirect emissions from the consumption of purchased electricity, steam, heat, or cooling. They are a subset of a company’s total carbon footprint and are typically the second largest source of emissions after Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources). In the SAP MM-PUR Purchasing component, Scope 2 emissions are tracked and reported to help companies understand their environmental impact and take action to reduce their carbon footprint. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In the SAP MM-PUR Purchasing component, Scope 2 emissions can be tracked and reported by entering data into the system. This data includes information about the electricity, steam, heat, or cooling purchased by the company and the associated emissions. The system then calculates the total Scope 2 emissions for the company. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering data into the system for Scope 2 emissions tracking and reporting, it is important to be as accurate as possible. This will ensure that the system is able to accurately calculate the total Scope 2 emissions for the company. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Scope 2 emissions are part of a company’s total carbon footprint. Other components of a company’s carbon footprint include Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions from activities not owned or controlled by the company). It is important to track and report all three components in order to get an accurate picture of a company’s environmental impact.