- Overview
Scope 3 Calculations Course explores the intricacies of assessing and accounting for Scope 3 emissions in corporate sustainability reporting. Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions along the entire value chain, including those from suppliers, customers, and transportation, play a crucial role in understanding a company’s full carbon footprint and its environmental impact. In this course, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of Scope 3 emissions, including different categories and calculation methodologies. We will delve into supply chain analysis, transportation emissions, and product life.
- Target Audience:
- Sustainability Managers and Practitioners
- Supply Chain Managers and Procurement Professionals
- Environmental Consultants and Auditors
- Corporate Executives and Directors
- ESG and Impact Investors
- Regulatory and Compliance Professionals
- Sustainability Educators and Researchers
- NGO and Non-profit Professionals
- Students and Graduates
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Module Plan
- Overview of Scope 3 emissions and their significance in corporate sustainability
- Understanding Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions and their interrelation
- Importance of Scope 3 emissions evaluation in comprehensive greenhouse gas accounting
- Exploration of different categories of Scope 3 emissions (e.g., purchased goods and services, upstream and downstream transportation, employee commuting)
- Methods and tools for calculating Scope 3 emissions, including activity-based and input-output approaches
- Practical exercises on collecting and analyzing data for Scope 3 emissions estimation
- Importance of supply chain analysis in identifying and assessing Scope 3 emissions hotspots
- Strategies for engaging suppliers and stakeholders to reduce Scope 3 emissions
- Case studies highlighting successful supply chain management initiatives for emissions reduction
- Overview of transportation-related Scope 3 emissions, including business travel, freight transportation, and product distribution
- Techniques for measuring and managing transportation emissions, such as route optimization and mode shifting
- Real-world examples of companies implementing sustainable transportation strategies to reduce Scope 3 emissions
- Introduction to life cycle assessment (LCA) methodologies and their application to Scope 3 emissions evaluation
- Steps involved in conducting a product life cycle assessment, from raw material extraction to end-of-life disposal
- Hands-on exercises on performing a simplified life cycle assessment for a product or service
- Overview of best practices and guidelines for reporting Scope 3 emissions, including the GHG Protocol and reporting frameworks such as CDP
- Considerations for transparent and accurate Scope 3 emissions disclosure in sustainability reports
- Discussion on the role of stakeholder engagement and communication in Scope 3 emissions reporting
- Identification of common challenges and barriers in evaluating and reporting Scope 3 emissions
- Opportunities for innovation and improvement in Scope 3 emissions management and reduction strategies
- Discussion on emerging