Total Energy Consumed, from All Sources

Definition

This metric tracks the total energy consumption of the entities owned or controlled by the organization in the last calendar year.

Expanded Definition

SASB explains that “[t]he scope of energy consumption includes energy from all sources, including energy purchased from sources external to the entity and energy produced by the entity itself (self-generated). For example, direct fuel usage, purchased electricity, and heating, cooling, and steam energy are all included within the scope of energy consumption.

The GRI offers a helpful chart of what is included in the total energy consumption calculation.