What counts as Scope 1 fugitive emissions?

Fugitive emissions are unintentional releases of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere from an organisation's owned or controlled sources. These are categorised as Scope 1 emissions, originating directly from activities like equipment leaks, industrial processes, or natural gas systems. Common examples include methane leaks from pipelines, refrigerants escaping from cooling systems, or emissions from wastewater treatment. Identifying and managing these direct emissions is crucial for an organisation's decarbonisation efforts.