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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.

Publicly-listed US firms have reported solid progress in reducing their greenhouse gas emissions since 2021, however outcomes vary by company size, a new report by The Conference Board has found.
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US firms showing steady progress in emissions reduction, study finds

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Publicly-listed US firms have reported solid progress in reducing their greenhouse gas emissions since 2021, however outcomes vary by company…

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Packaging giant Ardagh Group has achieved a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions in its Ardagh Metal Packaging business, exceeding its 2030 target several years early, it said in its latest Sustainability Report.
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Ardagh Metal Packaging reports 25% drop in Scope 3 emissions

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Packaging giant Ardagh Group has achieved a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions in its Ardagh Metal Packaging business, exceeding…

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A new study by Isio has found that despite political pushback against ESG in the United States, asset managers are continuing to 'raise the bar' for sustainable investing.
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Asset managers ‘raising the bar’ on sustainable investment

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A new study by Isio has found that despite political pushback against ESG in the United States, asset managers are…

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LG Electronics has reduced its Scope 3 emissions by 19.4% since 2020, through the expanded use of AI and other energy-saving technologies, the company said in its 2024–2025 Sustainability Report.
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LG Electronics cuts Scope 3 emissions by a fifth since 2020

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LG Electronics has reduced its Scope 3 emissions by 19.4% since 2020, through the expanded use of AI and other…

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Businesses in high-emission industries such as manufacturing, transport and energy face greater corporate financial instability, a new study by Loughborough University has claimed.
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Businesses with high carbon emissions face greater financial instability: study

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Businesses in high-emission industries such as manufacturing, transport and energy face greater corporate financial instability, a new study by Loughborough…

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Bain & Company, Terralytiq team up to help firms with supply chain decarbonisation

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Management consultancy Bain & Company has announced a strategic partnership with Terralytiq on the development of tools to enable businesses…

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Packaging giant Tetra Pak has announced a 54% reduction in emissions in its own operations since 2019, and a 25% reduction across its value chain, in its 2024 Sustainability Report.
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Tetra Pak confident of achieving emissions reductions targets

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Packaging giant Tetra Pak has announced a 54% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in its own operations since 2019, and…

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Microsoft has said that its 'journey towards being carbon negative is a marathon, not a sprint', as it confirmed that total emissions across its operations have risen by 23.4% compared to its 2020 baseline.
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Microsoft to accelerate sustainability efforts as emissions rise by nearly a quarter

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Microsoft has said that its ‘journey towards being carbon negative is a marathon, not a sprint’, as it confirmed that…

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Position Green's Julia Höglund on how data can unlock sustainability benefits for businesses
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Position Green’s Julia Höglund on how data can unlock sustainability benefits for businesses

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Founded in Sweden in 2015, Position Green specialises in ESG software, advisory services and e-learning tools to support businesses in…

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Blue Yonder has announced the acquisition of Pledge Earth Technologies, in a move that will enable its customers to better track and manage Scope 3 emissions across all transport modes.
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Blue Yonder acquires Pledge to expand carbon emissions reporting capabilities

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Blue Yonder has announced the acquisition of Pledge Earth Technologies, in a move that will enable its customers to better…

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