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You've probably heard of Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, but what are Scope 4 emissions?

Other terms used to describe Scope 4 emissions include being "climate positive" and "net-positive"

Other terms used to describe Scope 4 emissions include being "climate positive" and "net-positive" Image: Unsplash/Chris LeBoutillier

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Scope 3 emissions are nearly always the big one.
Scope 3 emissions are nearly always the big one. Image: Greenhouse Gas Protocol.

Swedish carmaker Volvo says Scope 3 emissions linked to driving its vehicles account for more than 95% of the company’s total.
Swedish carmaker Volvo says Scope 3 emissions linked to driving its vehicles account for more than 95% of the company’s total. Image: Volvo Group.
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