Companies floating in climate goals without a solid plan for Scope 3 emissions risk sinking unless they find a course
As climate challenges become more urgent, it is no longer enough for companies to simply set ambitious climate targets and sustainability intentions. The world demands action now, and companies that float in climate goals without a robust plan risk sinking. Recent years have seen companies worldwide set ambitious climate targets, but numerous studies show that real action has been lacking. In a world facing increasingly pressing climate challenges, companies need more than just promises of change; they need action to navigate through the sea of ESG, CSRD, and Scope requirements with a clear course and effective strategies.
From targets to action
One of the biggest challenges companies faces is managing Scope 3 emissions – the indirect emissions occurring throughout the supply chain. Many companies tend to outsource their CO2 problems without taking full responsibility for their total environmental impact. But Scope 3 is here and demands full accountability.
Addressing Scope 3 emissions requires companies to go beyond familiar shores and venture into the uncharted waters of their entire supply chain. This means understanding and acting on emissions not just from their own production but from every link in the supply chain. In other words, it’s no longer enough to stay close to the shore with direct emissions; companies must now set sail towards open waters and tackle the indirect emissions that can be both complex and hidden.
Your supply chain, your responsibility
With Scope 3 emissions, transport and logistics are an unavoidable factor that virtually all companies need to address. For many, transport and logistics make up a significant portion of their Scope 3 emissions, as goods must be transported from suppliers to factories, then to distribution centres and even to the end customer. This complex network of supply chains and logistics operations represents a substantial part of a company’s total CO2 footprint. Therefore, it is crucial for companies to address these emissions by optimising their transport strategies, choosing more sustainable logistics partners, and implementing effective solutions to reduce their environmental impact in transport and logistics.
Lower transport emissions today
Technology can be the compass that helps companies find the right course in transportation. Implementing solar energy is an action that can be taken immediately to impact climate change and scope 3 emissions. Solar solutions for transport help to reduce CO2 emissions in the transport sector by eliminating the need for idling. They deliver 5% fuel production and a 5% reduction in CO2 emissions. That is almost 900 litres of diesel saved for each truck every year that is eliminated, which is crucial in Scope 3 reporting.
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Are you ready to take responsibility for Scope 3 emissions and not just go with the flow of climate promises without real action?
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What is scope 3 and how does it affect companies?
The obligation to report on the company’s sustainability efforts and results will be phased in for the covered companies. This gives companies time to adapt to the new form of reporting, which requires extensive collection of relevant data.
Scope 3 emissions are the indirect greenhouse gas emissions that come from a company’s entire value chain, both upstream and downstream. Unlike Scope 1 (direct emissions from company-owned sources) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased electricity, heat, and cooling), Scope 3 includes all other emissions linked to a company’s activities but not directly under its control. This covers everything from the production of goods and services the company buys, to the transportation and use of its products, and even the disposal of waste. Scope 3 emissions are often the largest part of a company’s carbon footprint and can be challenging to measure and manage, but they are crucial for understanding and reducing overall environmental impact.
