How to Calculate Scope 3 Emissions Without Supplier Data
Trying to calculate Scope 3 emissions but your suppliers haven’t provided data? You can still create an initial baseline using procurement spend, transportation records, activity data and appropriate secondary emission factors. In this video, I explain how US sustainability, procurement and operations teams can: - Start without complete supplier data - Identify emissions hotspots - Prioritize high-impact suppliers - Document estimates and assumptions - Improve data quality over time If supplier data is blocking your Scope 3 baseline, comment “SCOPE 3.” References: US EPA Scope 3 Guidance GHG Protocol Scope 3 Guidance