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Scope 3

Scope 3 Emissions are the indirect greenhouse gas emissions that occur across an organisation’s value chain, both upstream and downstream. Unlike Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, Scope 3 covers emissions generated by suppliers, business travel, purchased goods and services, product use, transport, waste and other activities outside a company’s direct control. For many organisations, Scope 3 emissions represent the largest share of their overall carbon footprint and are increasingly central to sustainability reporting, net zero strategies and regulatory compliance.

SustainabilityOnline keeps you informed about the latest developments in Scope 3 emissions reporting, including carbon accounting methodologies, value chain emissions, supplier engagement, emissions data, climate disclosure requirements and evolving best practice. We explore how organisations are measuring and reducing Scope 3 emissions, improving data quality, adopting reporting technology, preparing for CSRD and other sustainability regulations, and integrating value chain emissions into wider decarbonisation strategies. We also examine developments in reporting standards, net zero planning, climate risk and corporate sustainability reporting.

Related topics: Scope 3 emissions, value chain emissions, carbon accounting, greenhouse gas emissions, supplier engagement, emissions data, sustainability reporting, ESG reporting, CSRD, net zero strategies, decarbonisation, climate disclosure, reporting technology, supply chain transparency, GHG Protocol and corporate climate strategy.

Just under two thirds of the world's largest companies have net-zero targets in place
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Just under two thirds of the world’s largest companies have net-zero targets in place

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Some 64% of the world’s largest companies, representing around $40 trillion in annual revenue, have net zero targets in place,…

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A new study has proposed the development of industry-specific net-zero blueprints to improve the credibility and consistency of corporate climate commitments.
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Industry-specific net-zero blueprints could improve credibility of corporate climate commitments

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A new study has proposed the development of industry-specific net-zero blueprints to improve the credibility and consistency of corporate climate…

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80% of Tier 1 suppliers have no process for managing sustainability risks in their supply chains

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Four out of five (80%) companies rated by EcoVadis have no documented process for identifying or managing sustainability risks within…

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While AI currently accounts for less than 1% of a typical consumer goods firm's indirect emissions, the rapid growth of the sector means that pressure on resources such as energy, water and raw materials may increase rapidly over the coming decade, a new report from The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) suggests.
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Environmental impact from AI on consumer goods firms explored in new report

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While AI currently accounts for less than 1% of a typical consumer goods firm’s indirect emissions, the rapid growth of…

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Anthropic AI and carbon emissions – what businesses should consider. Op-ed by Dr Aaron Yeardley, Science Team co-lead, and Elis Clark, head of marketing, Tunley Environmental.
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Anthropic AI and carbon emissions – what businesses should consider

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Op-ed by Dr Aaron Yeardley, Science Team co-lead, and Ellis Clark, head of marketing, Tunley Environmental. Artificial intelligence is becoming…

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ESG reporting will collapse over the next decade, unless it stops penalising honest disclosures 

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Op-ed by Scott Lane, CEO, Speeki. ESG reporting will collapse over the next decade unless it stops penalising firms for making honest disclosures…

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DuPont achieves a 66% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, against a 2020 baseline
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DuPont achieves a 66% reduction in Scope 3 emissions

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DuPont has achieved a 66% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, against a 2020 baseline, and is ‘on track’ to achieve…

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Ambition Into Action – Hélène Saurais, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing & Client Officer, inoqo

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SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural ‘Ambition Into Action’ report, featuring interviews with senior leaders about how they are turning sustainability vision into business…

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Henkel is committed to promoting sustainable packaging solutions.
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Henkel aiming to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030

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Henkel has announced that it is aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% and Scope…

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Fashion giant H&M has reported that it has reduced its Scope 3 emissions by 34.6%, against a 2019 baseline, in its Annual and Sustainability Report for 2025.
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H&M cuts its Scope 3 emissions by more than a third

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Fashion giant H&M has reported that it has reduced its Scope 3 emissions by 34.6%, against a 2019 baseline, in…

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