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Are PCF and Scope 1-3 Becoming New Investment Metrics Alongside NPV and IRR in Chemicals and Oil & Gas?

Energy · advanced

Are PCF and Scope 1-3 Becoming New Investment Metrics Alongside NPV and IRR in Chemicals and Oil & Gas?

For decades, investment decisions in refining and petrochemicals were driven primarily by IRR, NPV, and EBITDA. That framework is evolving. PCF and Scope 1–3 emissions are increasingly becoming additional investment metrics — affecting technology selection, feedstock sourcing, financing attractiveness, and long-term product competitiveness.

9 min
Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions: The Complete GHG Protocol Guide

Technical · beginner

Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions: The Complete GHG Protocol Guide

Understanding the GHG Protocol's three scopes of greenhouse gas emissions — from direct operations to full value chain accounting.

11 min