Sustainability

Scope 3 emissions

Scope 3 emissions are all emissions that are not produced by the company’s assets or the activities it controls, but that the company is indirectly responsible for up and down its value chain.

What are examples of scope 3 emissions?

Examples of scope 3 emissions include:

  • Emissions from business travel
  • Emissions from waste disposal
  • Emissions from purchased goods and services

Are scope 3 emissions part of the GHGP protocol?

Yes—scope 3 emissions are recognized as one of the three scopes of emissions under the GHGP protocol.

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Regulatory

Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)

The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) entered into force in mid-2024 to make companies accountable for human rights and environmental impacts throughout their supply chains. CSDDD shifts the responsibility from just “doing no harm” in your operations to making sure your entire value chain also meets minimum sustainability and ethical standards. This includes your contractors, subcontractors, and third-party suppliers.

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Transport/Logistics

Logistics service provider (LSP)

A logistics service provider (LSP) is a company that provides logistics services that enable the transport, storage, or handling of goods. There are different types of LSPs, ranging from LSPs that manage a single activity (e.g. transporting goods from warehouse to retailers) to full-service LSPs that manage the entire logistics process for their clients (also called 4PL).

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Sustainability

Scope 2 emissions

Scope 2 emissions are indirect emissions from the consumption of purchased electricity, steam, heat, and cooling i.e. energy that is generated off-site.

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