In industry, indirect emissions of greenhouse gasses are emissions produced
as a result of the activities of an industry, but are not emitted directly from the industry itself. These emissions are often a consequence of the entire supply chain and value chain associated with the industry.
Some examples of indirect emissions in industry include:
1. Upstream emissions: These are emissions that occur during the production and transportation of raw materials used by the industry. For instance, if an industry uses fossil fuels as a raw material, the emissions associated with extracting, refining, and transporting those fuels would be considered indirect emissions for that industry.
2. Downstream emissions: These are emissions that occur during the use or disposal of products or services provided by the industry. For example, if an automobile manufacturer produces cars that emit greenhouse gases during their use, those emissions would be indirect emissions for the industry.
3. Emissions from electricity use: Industries often rely on electricity for their operations, and if the electricity is generated from fossil fuel sources, the resulting emissions would be indirect emissions.
4. Emissions from transportation: Industries typically transport their products or materials using various modes of transportation. If the transportation uses fossil fuels, the associated emissions would be considered indirect emissions.
Indirect emissions can account for a significant portion of an industry's overall greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, it is important for industries to consider these emissions when implementing emission reduction strategies and adopting more sustainable practices.