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Definition

Scope 3 emissions

Updated on
October 3, 2023

"Scope 3 emissions" (also known as value chain emissions) include all indirect emissions occurring within a company's value chain that are not covered by Scope 2 emissions. These emissions arise as a consequence of the company's activities but originate from sources outside the company's ownership or control. Scope 3 emissions encompass:

1. Emissions generated in the company's supply chain, including the extraction, production, and transportation of purchased materials and fuels.

2. Emissions produced from the use of products and services sold by the company.

3. Emissions arising from waste disposal, encompassing the disposal of waste generated in operations, the production of purchased materials and fuels.

4. The disposal of sold products at the end of their lifecycle.

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