FREE WEBINAR: Tackling the challenge of Scope 3 emissions
As Scope 3 emissions usually account for more than 70 per cent of an organisation’s carbon footprint, it is crucial that the challenge of reducing Scope 3 emissions is tackled to meet climate action targets and stakeholder expectations.
For many businesses, measuring, reducing, and reporting on the organisation’s Scope 3 emissions is the most challenging aspect of achieving a science-based net zero target.
Do you understand what Scope 3 means? What is in and out of scope? Where do I start with my supply chain? How can I manage data effectively? How do I measure progress? Do I have any legal responsibilities? Maybe you’ve gone as far as you can and now you’re stuck.
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We have researched the currently available reporting platforms and have found over 120 of them. As you would expect they are of varying functionality, quality and cost ((between £60k – £200k per annum). At this point we would be unable to recommend any particular platform but would be able to assist you in identifying the platform that best meets your specific needs and budget.
If it is possible to get the data, then this should be included in Cat 8 Upstream leased assets. Depending on the boundary type used for the overall footprint, the energy (heat/power) emissions from the leased asset might be reported here or in scope 2. It is typically very hard to get f-gas data from appliances managed by others but definitely worth trying to write into contractual arrangements for both upstream and downstream leased assets where practically possible to ensure it is being monitored as a high GWP emissions risk. As a minimum, look for confirmation that TM44 inspections are being carried out routinely and report any issues or suspected damage promptly.
Ideally waste would be reporting in Cat 5, and even if this only done on a spend basis it can be allocated in Cat 5. Similarly procured haulage and warehousing should be reported in Cat 4 where possible. They can be reported in Cat 1 if preferred but making sure they are not reported in more than one scope 3 category.
We recommend allocating into the appropriate category wherever possible to give the best visibility and understanding of the scope 3 footprint to inform decision making and monitor improvements. For example a 50% reduction in emissions associated with waste would be more visible if it is allocated separately rather than aggregated in with Cat 1 and worth acknowledging as a success for the business.
All scope 3 reporting would also be someone else’s scopes 1&2 (and sometimes scope 3 as well). The objective of all scopes reporting is to take an organisational view of the emissions arising throughout the value chain arising from your activities and the products and services you procure. It is not double counting, rather slicing the pie differently to give the most relevant view for strategic decision making.