What Are Greenhouse Gases and GHG Emissions?
Greenhouse gases (GHGs) are atmospheric gases, such as carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O), that trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to climate change. While GHG reporting has historically focused on large power plants and refineries, general industry facilities also contribute to GHG emissions and are increasingly included in climate regulatory programs.
For most manufacturing, food processing, and other industrial…