Energy Purchased: Non-Renewable (OI1496)

Non-renewable energy sources include coal, natural gas, crude oil derivatives, and other forms. Organizations may refer to the glossary for additional information.

In some contexts, this metric can serve as an indicator of whether the outcome being sought by an investor or organization is occurring (the WHAT dimension of impact). For more on the alignment of IRIS metrics to the five dimensions of impact, see specific guidance document. No single metric is sufficient to understand an impact; rather, metrics are selected as a set across all dimensions of impact. When possible, the selection of metrics to measure and describe the five dimensions should be based on best practice and evidence.