"In the absence of actual data, location-based Scope 2 emissions can be estimated based on building characteristics and publicly available data using commercial databases - see PCAF, and/or linear extrapolation could be applied - see CRREM (ref: GRESB). In case estimation is used, please specify in the comment box how the calculations were done, and which critical assumptions were made.
Location-based method quantifies scope 2 emissions based on average energy generation emission factors for defined locations, including local, subnational, or national boundaries (ref: GHG Protocol, “Scope 2 Guidance”, Glossary, 2015)."
ESG SDDS Wiring-Guide
Estimated scope 2 emissions - location based (tonne CO2e/yr)
Topic: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) |
Field Level: Vehicle |
Label: ghg_emissions_estimated_scope_2_emissions_location_based |
Indicator ID: ESG3.3.7
Industry Mapping: GRESB Real Estate Standard and Reference Guide (2025), EPRA sBPR Guidelines 2024, CRREM V2 (2024), GRI Standards 2021, CSRD, RICS ESG data list for real estate valuations (2024)
Definition:
Additional Guidance:
"Estimate location-based Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity, district heating, district cooling, or steam.
Emission factors should be sourced from the same credible datasets as for ESG3.3.2 (e.g. IPCC, IEA, DEFRA, GHG Protocol).
Note 1: Clearly document the estimation method, data sources, and assumptions to ensure transparency and comparability over time."
| Data Type | Double |
| Values | ≥ 0 |
| Example | 780,095.00 |
| Reference Field | Asset data - Sum of AL4.6 (Estimated scope 2 - location based (tonne CO2e/yr)) |
| INREV Guideline ID | ENV17 - Required KPI |
| INREV Index reference | - |
| External reference | - |
| GDD reference | - |