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EcoCorp, a multinational manufacturing company, is implementing ISO 14064-1:2018 to standardize its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions accounting and reporting across its global operations. The company operates several joint ventures and subsidiaries with varying degrees of ownership and operational control. A new national regulation in one of EcoCorp\'s key operating countries introduces a mandatory carbon tax specifically levied on direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions from facilities within the country. The company\'s sustainability manager, Anya Sharma, is tasked with ensuring accurate and compliant GHG reporting to minimize EcoCorp\'s carbon tax liability. Anya is debating whether to use the control approach or the equity share approach for defining EcoCorp\'s organizational boundaries under ISO 14064-1:2018, considering the new carbon tax regulation. Furthermore, she needs to determine which emission scopes should be prioritized for accurate reporting under the chosen organizational boundary approach to ensure compliance and minimize financial impact. Which of the following approaches should Anya prioritize to ensure accurate reporting and minimize EcoCorp\'s carbon tax liability under the new regulations, aligning with ISO 14064-1:2018 principles?
Prioritize the control approach for defining organizational boundaries and focus on accurate reporting of Scope 1 emissions, as these are directly subject to the carbon tax.
Adopt the equity share approach for all emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) to reflect EcoCorp's overall carbon footprint across all investments, regardless of operational control.
Exclude Scope 3 emissions from the reporting boundary, as they are indirect and not directly subject to the carbon tax, focusing solely on Scope 1 and 2 emissions under the equity share approach.
Utilize a hybrid approach, applying the control approach for facilities with 100% ownership and the equity share approach for joint ventures, while equally prioritizing all emission scopes for reporting.

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