What It Includes
Scope 3 is the broadest category, covering 15 categories: all other indirect emissions across your value chain, both upstream and downstream.
Upstream Activities | Downstream Activities |
Purchased goods & services | Downstream transportation & distribution |
Capital goods | Processing of sold products |
Fuel & energy activities | Use of sold products |
Upstream transportation & distribution | End of life treatment of sold products |
Waste generated in operations | Downstream leased assets |
Business travel | Franchises |
Employee-related commuting | Investments |
Upstream leased assets |
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For food companies, Scope 3 Category 1 (Purchased Goods & Services) often represents >70% of total emissions, driven by ingredients and packaging.
Examples of Scope 3 for Food Companies
Purchased Goods and Services: emissions from ingredients and packaging materials.
Transportation and Distribution: upstream emissions from third-party logistics providers.
Waste Disposal: impact of waste generated by your business and sent to landfill, recycling, or composting.
Initial Focus in the Platform
Our platform currently focuses on Purchased Goods & Services, as this category typically accounts for over 70% of a company’s Scope 3 emissions. Focusing on this critical area enables businesses to target their largest emissions source and take impactful steps toward reduction.
Why It’s Important
Scope 3 emissions often reveal the greatest opportunities for reductions, as they highlight the environmental impact of your entire supply chain. Focusing on Scope 3 can lead to meaningful changes, such as sustainable sourcing, reducing packaging, and engaging with suppliers to minimise their emissions.
How to Measure It