Scope 3 Beyond the Factory Gate: Making Waste and End-of-Life Emissions Actionable

Where do Scope 3 emissions hide after products are sold, used, and discarded? How can companies bring visibility, accountability, and action to waste and emissions across complex value chains?

While most Scope 3 strategies focus on upstream suppliers and purchased goods, downstream waste and end-of-life emissions often remain poorly understood and overlooked. This session explores how companies are improving visibility into what happens to materials after use and turning waste streams into a measurable, actionable part of their Scope 3 strategies. Learn how lifecycle data, emissions modeling, and new approaches to waste management and material recovery can help reduce downstream emissions, strengthen value chain accountability, and uncover practical climate impact beyond traditional supply chain interventions.