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This Concurrent Resolution urges the Hawaii Department of Health to consider incorporating an analysis of Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions into its ongoing efforts to track these emissions and into its upcoming greenhouse gas inventory report. Scope 1 emissions are direct emissions from sources the department controls, Scope 2 emissions are indirect emissions from purchased energy like electricity, and Scope 3 emissions are indirect emissions from the broader value chain, such as travel and consumer activities. The resolution emphasizes that a comprehensive understanding of all these emission types is crucial for effective climate change mitigation, identifying reduction opportunities, and promoting sustainable practices across the state, ultimately supporting informed decision-making and the state's net-zero goals.