Organizational Boundary

18
Facilities Included
3
Control Approaches
156
Processes Mapped
85%
Boundary Complete
Overview
Define Control Approach
Process-Facility
Define Control Boundary
Map to GHG Scopes
Apply ISO 14064-1
Organizational Boundary Overview
Comprehensive view of your organizational boundary definition for greenhouse gas accounting. Establish clear boundaries to ensure accurate and consistent carbon emissions reporting.
Boundary Definition

The organizational boundary defines the operations, facilities, and other elements that constitute the organization for GHG accounting purposes.

Establishing a clear organizational boundary is the first step in developing a GHG inventory and is critical for consistent and comparable reporting.

Boundary Definition Progress

60% Complete

Key Concepts
  • Control Approach: Determines which operations to include based on financial or operational control
  • Equity Share: Includes emissions based on ownership percentage
  • Operational Control: Includes emissions from operations over which the organization has control
  • Financial Control: Includes emissions from operations over which the organization has financial control
Boundary Status
Component Status Last Updated Actions
Control Approach Complete 2023-10-15
Facility Mapping In Progress 2023-10-20
GHG Scope Assignment Not Started -
ISO 14064-1 Compliance Not Started -
Define Control Approach
Select the approach your organization will use to determine which operations to include in the GHG inventory.
Control Approach Selection
Approach Comparison
Approach Definition When to Use
Equity Share Includes emissions according to the organization's share of equity in the operation Common for financial reporting, joint ventures
Financial Control Includes 100% of emissions from operations over which the organization has financial control When the organization can direct financial and operating policies
Operational Control Includes 100% of emissions from operations over which the organization has operational control Most common approach, when the organization has full authority to implement operating policies
Process-Facility Mapping
Map your organization's facilities and the processes occurring at each location for comprehensive carbon accounting.
Facility Inventory
Facility ID Facility Name Location Processes Control Type Actions
FAC-001 Headquarters New York, USA Office operations, Data Center Operational Control
FAC-002 Manufacturing Plant A Chicago, USA Production, Packaging, Warehouse Operational Control
FAC-003 Distribution Center Dallas, USA Storage, Logistics Operational Control
FAC-004 Joint Venture Facility Toronto, Canada Production, R&D Equity Share (50%)
Process Categories
  • Stationary Combustion
  • Mobile Combustion
  • Process Emissions
  • Fugitive Emissions
  • Electricity Consumption
  • Heat/Steam Consumption
  • Business Travel
  • Employee Commuting
  • Waste Generation
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Define Control Boundary
Based on your selected control approach, define which facilities and operations are included in your organizational boundary.
Boundary Definition
Facility Control Approach Inclusion Percentage Included in Boundary Justification
Headquarters (FAC-001) Operational Control 100% Yes Fully owned and operated
Manufacturing Plant A (FAC-002) Operational Control 100% Yes Fully owned and operated
Distribution Center (FAC-003) Operational Control 100% Yes Fully owned and operated
Joint Venture Facility (FAC-004) Equity Share 50% Yes 50% ownership stake
Leased Office Space Operational Control 100% Yes Operational control over energy use
Franchise Location A Financial Control 0% No No financial or operational control
Boundary Visualization

A diagram showing the organizational boundary and included/excluded operations would appear here.

Boundary Diagram Visualization

Boundary Summary
  • Total Facilities: 5
  • Included in Boundary: 4
  • Excluded from Boundary: 1
  • Primary Control Approach: Operational Control
  • Boundary Consistency: Maintained since 2020
Map to GHG Scopes
Map your emissions sources to the appropriate GHG Protocol scopes for accurate carbon accounting.
GHG Protocol Scopes
Emission Source Facility Scope 1 Scope 2 Scope 3 Category
Natural Gas Combustion Manufacturing Plant A ✓ Stationary Combustion
Company Vehicles All Facilities ✓ Mobile Combustion
Refrigerant Leaks Distribution Center ✓ Fugitive Emissions
Purchased Electricity All Facilities ✓ Purchased Energy
Employee Air Travel Headquarters ✓ Business Travel
Waste Disposal All Facilities ✓ Waste Generated
Purchased Materials Manufacturing Plant A ✓ Purchased Goods
Scope Definitions
  • Scope 1: Direct emissions from owned or controlled sources
  • Scope 2: Indirect emissions from the generation of purchased energy
  • Scope 3: All other indirect emissions that occur in the value chain

Scope 3 Categories

  • Purchased goods and services
  • Capital goods
  • Fuel and energy related activities
  • Transportation and distribution
  • Waste generated in operations
  • Business travel
  • Employee commuting
  • Leased assets
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Apply ISO 14064-1
Ensure compliance with ISO 14064-1 standards for greenhouse gas quantification and reporting at the organizational level.
ISO 14064-1 Requirements
Requirement Status Compliance Evidence Actions
Organizational Boundary Definition Complete Boundary document v2.1
Reporting Boundary Definition Complete GHG inventory plan
Quantification Methods Documentation In Progress Methodology document draft
Base Year Establishment Complete Base year 2020 established
Uncertainty Assessment Not Started -
GHG Report Preparation Not Started -
Key ISO 14064-1 Principles
  • Relevance: Select GHG sources, data, and methods appropriate to the needs of the intended user
  • Completeness: Include all relevant GHG emissions and removals
  • Consistency: Enable meaningful comparisons in GHG-related information
  • Accuracy: Reduce bias and uncertainty as far as practicable
  • Transparency: Disclose sufficient and appropriate GHG-related information
ISO Compliance Checklist