emissions

Scope 3 emissions are indirect greenhouse gas emissions that occur throughout a company’s supply chain, both upstream and downstream. These include emissions from supplier activities, transportation, product use and end-of-life disposal. For example, the carbon footprint of manufacturing a truck used by a logistics company or the emissions generated by a customer using the delivered product contribute to Scope 3 emissions.

Scope 2 emissions are indirect greenhouse gas emissions associated with the energy a company purchases and consumes. For logistics operations, this includes emissions from electricity used to power warehouses, offices and other facilities. For instance, switching to renewable energy sources, such as solar panels, can help reduce Scope 2 emissions and enhance sustainability goals.

Scope 1 emissions are direct greenhouse gas emissions that result from activities performed or controlled by a company. These include emissions from company vehicles, on-site fuel combustion and industrial processes. For example, a logistics company’s fleet of trucks burning diesel fuel contributes to its Scope 1 emissions. Reducing these emissions may involve adopting electric or alternative-fuel vehicles.