Scope 3 Emissions
Amazon enters the matrix to pinpoint supply-chain emissions
The tech giant generated more granular data by adapting a tool used to study connections between business sectors. Read More
Survey says: North America lags the rest of the world on value-chain data
European Union regulation has pushed companies in the region to invest in better data-collection methods. Read More
Volatile company carbon footprints skew Scope 3 estimates, study finds
In the search for accuracy concerning value-chain emissions, some companies are adopting a metric that is highly variable. Read More
3 initiatives boosting the accuracy of Scope 3 reporting in food and ag
The industry is moving away from crude estimates toward more precise measurements of upstream emissions. Read More
Satellite data reveals emissions hotspots in automotive supply chains
Combining remote sensing with supply chain models can help companies move beyond crude spend-based methods for Scope 3 accounting. Read More
Proposed code allows for use of carbon credits to address Scope 3 emissions
The Environmental Defense Fund and the We Mean Business Coalition were among the organizations backing the Scope 3 Action Code of Practice from the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative. Read More
System for “radical collaboration” on emissions data expands to the U. S.
BMW, Siemens and others have developed a common architecture that allows automotive companies to share sustainability information seamlessly. Read More
Global plan for maritime shipping leaves industry short of net zero goal
Reaching any kind of agreement was hailed as a success, but environmental groups were quick to identify flaws in the International Maritime Organization's new framework. Read More
U.S. railroad launches book-and-claim scheme to reduce Scope 3 emissions
Norfolk Southern pioneered better emissions tracking in rail freight. Now it’s partnering with customers to accelerate the use of biofuels in its locomotives. Read More
Target-setting overhaul offers more options for reducing Scope 3 emissions
The SBTi has listened to companies that have long lobbied for more flexibility in dealing with this difficult challenge. Read More
