ESG Glossary
Definition
Indirect emissions involved in producing a product, including upstream and downstream emissions. Upstream emissions relate to those activities that support the production of your product before manufacturing (ie. production and transportation of raw materials, business travel, capital goods, etc.) and Downstream emissions support the distribution and end-of-life of your product (processing of sold products, waste disposal, use of product, etc.) Scope 3 emissions are often the hardest to collect and typically account for the majority of emissions stemming from a product's production (for non-vertically integrated companies.
In Context
"Calculating our Scope 3 emissions was a long and arduous process, but it yielded significant results. We found that Category 1 (purchased goods and services) makes up the majority of our Scope 3 footprint, and are now working with our suppliers to minimize their carbon footprint."
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FAQs
Data security
We take data security very seriously. ECO-OS uses enterprise-grade security measures, including encryption, secure data storage, regular security audits, and compliance with leading industry standards. Your sensitive ESG data remains private, secure, and confidential at all times.
Do you provide implementation support?
Absolutely! Our professional services team is among the most talented and experienced in the business. They provide hands-on implementation support, systematically guiding your team every step of the way. From initial data discovery and onboarding of users to training and integration, our experts ensure your team rapidly closes gaps and creates new value with ECO-OS.
Do you also support Scope 3 reporting?
Of course. ECO-OS provides an end to end solution for Scope 3 emissions following the guidance of the GHG Protocol. A suite of tools unique to our platform simplifies the complex task of communicating, collecting and aggregating your supply chain data, helping you clearly understand your full value chain emissions and devise actionable reduction programs.
What international standards and frameworks are supported by ECO-OS?
ECO-OS supports alignment with major global ESG reporting frameworks, including CSRD, the GHG Protocol, California SB 253 and SB 261, the UN Global Compact, the UN SDGs, and other leading international standards.