A company reports Scope 1 emissions using a default emission factor from a national inventory. A more precise site-specific factor is available. What should the reporter do?
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A
Always use the national default for comparability across industries
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B
Use the site-specific factor and disclose the source, as higher accuracy is preferred
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C
Use whichever factor produces lower reported emissions
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D
Average the two factors to reduce reporting uncertainty