As sustainability and decarbonization targets become the new norm, understanding your organization’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is no longer optional—it’s essential. And while Scope 1 emissions (on-site fuel use) often get the spotlight, Scope 2 emissions are just as important, especially in energy-intensive environments like hospitals, universities, and commercial real estate.
At QMC Metering Solutions, we help clients across North America manage, measure and reduce their Scope 2 emissions using precision metering and advanced analytics.
What Are Scope 2 Emissions?
Scope 2 emissions are the indirect greenhouse gas emissions from the purchased energy your organization consumes—primarily electricity, steam, hot water, or chilled water generated off-site. While these emissions happen at the utility level, they’re attributed to your carbon footprint because you use the energy.
For most buildings, electricity is the biggest contributor to Scope 2 emissions. Whether you’re managing a commercial tower in Ontario or a hospital in Alberta, your Scope 2 impact depends not only on how much energy you use, but also on how it’s generated. Regions with cleaner grids, like BC and Quebec, have lower emissions intensity than fossil-fuel-heavy provinces like Alberta.
Understanding and accurately tracking Scope 2 emissions is key to managing your building’s energy profile, meeting regulatory requirements and aligning with ESG targets.
Why Scope 2 Emissions Matter
For many buildings, electricity use is the largest contributor to operating costs—and the biggest source of GHG emissions. That means Scope 2 is a high-impact area for cost savings and emissions reductions.
Managing Scope 2 emissions is also vital for compliance with Canada’s growing list of energy and carbon regulations:
- Ontario’s EWRB requires annual energy and water reporting for large buildings
- BC’s CleanBC program incentivizes carbon reductions in commercial properties
- Federal Net-Zero Buildings Strategy supports electrification and low-carbon upgrades
On the global stage, ESG reporting standards such as CDP, GRI and TCFD are mandating Scope 2 disclosures. Accurately tracking and reporting your emissions is now a must for attracting investment and maintaining compliance.
How QMC Helps You Manage Scope 2 Emissions
Managing Scope 2 emissions starts with gaining complete visibility into your energy use—and that’s exactly where QMC comes in.
We provide turnkey submetering solutions that deliver accurate, real-time data on electricity, thermal energy and other utilities. Our systems go beyond the utility meter, capturing usage at the building, system, or even equipment level. This allows facility managers, energy consultants, and sustainability leaders to understand exactly where energy is being consumed and where inefficiencies lie.
Through our MeterConnex platform, we take your meter data and transform it into actionable insights. Whether you’re benchmarking performance, tracking trends, or calculating emissions using regional emission factors, MeterConnex simplifies the process—helping you align with ESG frameworks, provincial mandates or internal net-zero goals.
With QMC, you don’t just track energy—you gain the data and tools to optimize it, reduce your carbon footprint, and make informed decisions about future energy strategies.
MeterConnex: Real-Time Analytics and Emissions Calculations
Raw utility data is only valuable if it leads to action. QMC’s MeterConnex platform turns your meter data into real-time insights that help you reduce energy use and manage Scope 2 emissions with confidence.
As a cloud-based analytics platform, MeterConnex aggregates interval data from electricity, thermal, gas and water meters, then delivers it through intuitive dashboards and automated reports.
With MeterConnex, you can:
- Benchmark building and system performance across your portfolio
- Track energy trends and peak demand to optimize operations
- Identify inefficiencies like off-schedule equipment or excessive baseloads
- Automatically calculate GHG emissions using accurate, region-specific emission factors
Whether you’re aiming for LEED points, ESG targets, or regulatory compliance, MeterConnex simplifies the process—no manual data wrangling or spreadsheets needed. It gives your team actionable, audit-ready insights to support sustainability and cost reduction goals.
Submetering as a Strategy: Driving Energy and Carbon Reductions
Installing submeters isn’t just about compliance—it’s a strategy for energy optimization.
Buildings that combine submeters with energy analytics see average energy savings of 10–15%, according to recent studies. Why? Because submetering enables:
- Visibility into wasteful systems or equipment
- Smarter scheduling of energy use
- Data-driven capital planning (e.g., for lighting or HVAC retrofits)
Scope 2 management is no longer about reducing usage across the board—it’s about identifying targeted opportunities with the highest return.
Why Institutions Across Canada Trust QMC
At QMC, we specialize in delivering metering systems that go beyond basic utility reads. We provide:
- Compliance-Ready Data: All systems use Measurement Canada-approved meters and deliver audit-grade accuracy.
- Industry Expertise: We’ve worked with healthcare providers, school boards, property managers, and municipalities across Canada.
- Nationwide Presence: From Vancouver to Halifax, our local teams understand regional energy landscapes and codes.
- Comprehensive Utility Coverage: We meter electricity, water, thermal energy, and gas—giving you a complete emissions picture.
We currently manage over 450,000+ meter points daily through MeterConnex, supporting portfolios of every size with powerful visibility and reporting tools.
Ready to Take Control of Your Scope 2 Emissions?
Scope 2 emissions—from purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling—represent a major opportunity for operational efficiency, cost reduction, and climate leadership. Managing them effectively isn’t just about compliance—it’s about performance and long-term value.
At QMC Metering Solutions, we combine industry-leading submetering technology with CarbonSuite’s AI-powered carbon tracking platform to deliver complete, real-time visibility into your Scope 2 footprint.
Why QMC + CarbonSuite?
- Accurate Energy Monitoring: Track energy consumption at the system or site level across your portfolio, consolidating data from locations with or without sub-metering solutions to create a unified emissions inventory.
- Seamless ESG & NetZero Reporting: Automate Scope 2 emissions calculations and streamline ESG, LEED, and regulatory disclosures.
- Actionable Insights: Leverage detailed analytics to optimize usage, identify inefficiencies, and reduce costs.
- Strategic Alignment: Support national and global sustainability goals with audit-ready, data-backed decisions.
- NetSuite Integration: Streamline operations and compliance with seamless workflows via Built For NetSuite application.
Whether you’re benchmarking performance or preparing for regulatory audits, QMC and CarbonSuite provide the clarity and control you need to turn energy data into measurable climate action.
Contact us today to build your Scope 2 strategy—and lead the way in energy accountability.
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