Engaging the supply chain
If you’ve started your carbon measurement journey, you will have noticed that emissions are measured in three categories that align with the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol: Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3.
These categories allow for a granular look at your carbon footprint, and show where you can make reductions. For many businesses, Scope 3 – the value chain – accounts for the majority of carbon emissions.
Because Scope 3 is outside your direct control, it can be difficult to create change and reduce emissions. The best way to do so is to engage your supply chain to begin their own carbon measurement and reduction journey.
SCOPES 1, 2 & 3
Scope 1: direct emissions
Scopes 1 and 2 can largely be reduced by you, in house: Scope 1 covers direct emissions, like owned vehicles or machines for production.
Scope 2: indirect emissions
Scope 2 emissions are indirect, but still within your control, such as the type of energy you use. Whilst you cannot directly control their emissions, you can choose to switch to a more renewable option, which would in turn reduce your carbon footprint.
Scope 3: value chain emissions
Scope 3 emissions include the rest of your value chain, which can include things like business travel and your supplier emissions. Because you have no direct control over these emissions, it can create a stalling point in your carbon reduction journey. Working to engage your supply chain and start them on their own carbon reduction journey will reduce your overall footprint.
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