Disclosure focus
This disclosure requires an organisation to report its gross energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions from the generation of purchased or acquired electricity, heating, cooling and steam consumed by the organisation.
The disclosure requires a gross location-based Scope 2 figure and, where applicable, a gross market-based figure. It also requires information on the gases included, the applicable base year, emission-factor and GWP sources, the consolidation approach, and the standards, methodologies, assumptions and calculation tools used. GHG trades and Scope 3 emissions must be excluded from the Scope 2 calculation.
This LRA educational guidance supports disclosure preparation. For the exact requirements, always refer to the official Global Reporting Initiative source.
Before you start
Before you start
A quick mental checklist before you prepare this disclosure — tick each as you settle it.
Preparation
Key information to prepare
| Preparation field | What to capture | Evidence hint | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross location-based Scope 2 emissions | Prepare and reconcile this field using the definitions and scope in the reviewed Disclosure focus. | Approved source records, calculation files and review evidence supporting gross location-based scope 2 emissions. | Climate / Environment / Sustainability Reporting |
| Gross market-based Scope 2 emissions | Prepare and reconcile this field using the definitions and scope in the reviewed Disclosure focus. | Approved source records, calculation files and review evidence supporting gross market-based scope 2 emissions. | Climate / Environment / Sustainability Reporting |
| Market-based method applicability | Prepare and reconcile this field using the definitions and scope in the reviewed Disclosure focus. | Approved source records, calculation files and review evidence supporting market-based method applicability. | Climate / Environment / Sustainability Reporting |
| Gases included | Prepare and reconcile this field using the definitions and scope in the reviewed Disclosure focus. | Approved source records, calculation files and review evidence supporting gases included. | Climate / Environment / Sustainability Reporting |
| Base year | Prepare and reconcile this field using the definitions and scope in the reviewed Disclosure focus. | Approved source records, calculation files and review evidence supporting base year. | Climate / Environment / Sustainability Reporting |
| Emission-factor and GWP sources | Prepare and reconcile this field using the definitions and scope in the reviewed Disclosure focus. | Approved source records, calculation files and review evidence supporting emission-factor and gwp sources. | Climate / Environment / Sustainability Reporting |
| Consolidation approach | Prepare and reconcile this field using the definitions and scope in the reviewed Disclosure focus. | Approved source records, calculation files and review evidence supporting consolidation approach. | Climate / Environment / Sustainability Reporting |
| Calculation methodology | Prepare and reconcile this field using the definitions and scope in the reviewed Disclosure focus. | Approved source records, calculation files and review evidence supporting calculation methodology. | Climate / Environment / Sustainability Reporting |
How to prepare it
Request the data
Request the disclosure evidence
Translate the disclosure into an internal business question — then adapt it to your organisation's own language.
Provide the reporting-period records and reconciliations for Disclosure 305-2: Gross location-based Scope 2 emissions; Gross market-based Scope 2 emissions; Market-based method applicability; Gases included; Base year; Emission-factor and GWP sources; Consolidation approach; Calculation methodology. Include scope, definitions, methods, assumptions, limitations, owners and approvals.
Use the organisation's own role and document names, but preserve the defined GRI terms and the scope described above.
Better request
Provide the reporting-period records and reconciliations for Disclosure 305-2: Gross location-based Scope 2 emissions; Gross market-based Scope 2 emissions; Market-based method applicability; Gases included; Base year; Emission-factor and GWP sources; Consolidation approach; Calculation methodology. Include scope, definitions, methods, assumptions, limitations, owners and approvals.
Draft your disclosure
Notes that turn data into a disclosure
LRA training templates — adapt them to your organisation, and check the official source before sign-off.
Method note
The disclosure requires a gross location-based Scope 2 figure and, where applicable, a gross market-based figure. It also requires information on the gases included, the applicable base year, emission-factor and GWP sources, the consolidation approach, and the standards, methodologies, assumptions and calculation tools used. GHG trades and Scope 3 emissions must be excluded from the Scope 2 calculation.
Context note
Keep mandatory GRI Requirements, GRI recommendations and additional LRA preparation controls clearly distinguished. Apply a GRI 1 reason for omission where required information cannot be reported.
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Assurance readiness
For each claim, check the evidence
| Claim | Risk | Evidence to check |
|---|---|---|
| Gross location-based Scope 2 emissions is reported accurately and completely. | The response omits, misclassifies or overstates gross location-based scope 2 emissions. | Approved source records, calculation files and review evidence supporting gross location-based scope 2 emissions. |
| Gross market-based Scope 2 emissions is reported accurately and completely. | The response omits, misclassifies or overstates gross market-based scope 2 emissions. | Approved source records, calculation files and review evidence supporting gross market-based scope 2 emissions. |
| Market-based method applicability is reported accurately and completely. | The response omits, misclassifies or overstates market-based method applicability. | Approved source records, calculation files and review evidence supporting market-based method applicability. |
| Gases included is reported accurately and completely. | The response omits, misclassifies or overstates gases included. | Approved source records, calculation files and review evidence supporting gases included. |
| Base year is reported accurately and completely. | The response omits, misclassifies or overstates base year. | Approved source records, calculation files and review evidence supporting base year. |
| Emission-factor and GWP sources is reported accurately and completely. | The response omits, misclassifies or overstates emission-factor and gwp sources. | Approved source records, calculation files and review evidence supporting emission-factor and gwp sources. |
| Consolidation approach is reported accurately and completely. | The response omits, misclassifies or overstates consolidation approach. | Approved source records, calculation files and review evidence supporting consolidation approach. |
| Calculation methodology is reported accurately and completely. | The response omits, misclassifies or overstates calculation methodology. | Approved source records, calculation files and review evidence supporting calculation methodology. |
Evidence pack to prepare
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Framework references
Relevant GRI requirements and related disclosures
Available framework references and nearby disclosures relevant to preparing this requirement.
GRI
GRI 305-2
within GRI 305: Emissions
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