Understanding the Scope 3 Challenge in carbon emissions scope
Scope 3 emissions for most companies account for 70%-90% of their total greenhouse gas emissions. Such emissions are not easily tracked and reduced, as they spread through many suppliers, customers, and third parties draped across various countries and industries. This makes addressing carbon emissions scope 3 especially challenging.
Measurement uncertainty: Estimations often rely on industry averages instead of actual figures.
As disclosure regulations evolve, such as the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the U.S. SEC climate rules, businesses will now be required to disclose comprehensive, auditable Scope 3 data. Offsets could help bridge the current operational reality with long-term Net Zero goals, but only if they are real.
Why Credibility Matters More Than Ever for high-quality carbon offsets for scope
In the dawn of carbon strategies in companies, many organizations used offsetting as an easy fix; but, as we move forward, the year 2025 is giving offsets a very tough time on credibility. Increasingly, investors, NGOs, and regulators are questioning the integrity of carbon markets, and several notorious scandals involving projects with questionable offsets have eroded public trust..
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