The result of activities from assets not owned or controlled by a reporting organization, but that the organization indirectly impacts in its value chain. Source: U.S. EPA referencing Greenhouse Gas Corporate Protocol

Defined as a stage of technology development, such as from TRL 4 (Technology Development of a component or system in a laboratory environment) to TRL 7 (System Commissioning of full-scale, prototypical system in relevant environment) using DOE’s definitions.