White Paper: The Scope 3 Gap

Why Corporate Carbon Footprints Fall Short – and What to Do Instead

Are you relying on the wrong data for Scope 3?

Most companies still use supplier corporate carbon footprints as their primary input – but analysis of 62 CDP A-rated companies shows these numbers are unstable, inconsistent, and often misleading. This white paper reveals the pitfalls and offers a scalable way forward. In this white paper, you’ll learn:

Why Corporate Carbon Footprints (CCFs) are too volatile and inconsistent for Scope 3 tracking
How current methods obscure product-level hotspots and mislead procurement decisions
A practical blueprint for building reliable, scalable Scope 3 data systems that drive real reductions
Whether you’re just starting to refine your Scope 3 strategy or already deep in supplier engagement, this guide gives you the clarity to turn data into a driver fo real decarbonization.

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