What Are Financed Emissions? Meaning, Scope, and Why They Matter
Financed emissions are the greenhouse gas emissions linked to a financial institution’s lending, investment, and underwriting activities. Classified under Scope 3 Category 15 of the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, they represent the indirect emissions generated by the companies, projects and assets being financed. For banks, insurers, and asset managers, financed emissions typically account for the […]