Masterclass: Scope 3 Emissions (Advanced)
The Masterclass: Scope 3Emissions is an advanced, 2-day instructor-led training designed forprofessionals involved in greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting and sustainabilityreporting. The course focuses on understanding, measuring, and calculatingScope 3 emissions across the value chain as per the GHG Protocol.
Participants will gaindeep insights into indirect emissions, including upstream and downstreamactivities such as procurement, transportation, product usage, and end-of-lifetreatment. Through practical examples, calculation exercises, and real-world casestudies, the course equips learners to identify emission hotspots, improvereporting accuracy, and contribute effectively to organizational sustainabilitygoals.
Course Objectives
- Understand climate change fundamentals and GHG emissions frameworks
- Gain in-depth knowledge of Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions
- Learn detailed Scope 3 categories as defined by the GHG Protocol
- Develop practical skills in emissions data collection and calculation
- Identify emission hotspots across the value chain
- Enable accurate GHG reporting and sustainability decision-making.
This advanced workshopprovides a practical and calculation-focused understanding of Scope 3 emissionsand their impact across an organization’s value chain. Participants will learnhow to collect data from suppliers, apply appropriate emission factors, andcalculate emissions across all 15 Scope 3 categories. The course emphasizesreal-world application, enabling learners to interpret emission intensitymetrics, handle uncertainties in calculations, and contribute effectively toGHG inventory preparation and sustainability reporting within theirorganizations.
This workshop is highlypractical and covers all major Scope 3 emission categories along withcalculation methodologies:
- Introduction to greenhouse gases and climate change
- GHG emission scopes (Scope 1, Scope 2, Scope 3)
- Basic calculation methodologies and emission factors
- Scope 3 categories overview and deep dive:
- Cat 1: Purchased Goods & Services
- Cat 2: Capital Goods
- Cat 3: Fuel & Energy Related Activities
- Cat 4: Upstream Transportation & Distribution
- Cat 5: Waste Generated in Operations
- Cat 6: Business Travel
- Cat 7: Employee Commuting
- Cat 8: Upstream Leased Assets
- Cat 9: Downstream Transportation & Distribution
- Cat 10: Processing of Sold Products
- Cat 11: Use of Sold Products
- Cat 12: End-of-Life Treatment
- Cat 13: Downstream Leased Assets
- Cat 14: Franchises
- Cat 15: Investments
- Emission intensity metrics
- Handling uncertainty in calculations
- Real-world examples and case-based calculations
- GHG Lead Verifiers & Implementors
- Sustainability Managers & ESG Professionals
- GHG Inventory & Reporting Teams
- Environmental Consultants
- Senior Professionals in Sustainability & Climate Strategy
This is anadvanced-level workshop and requires prior knowledge of GHG accounting.Participants should have a strong understanding of GHG scopes, emissionsources, and reporting frameworks. Ideally, attendees should be GHG LeadVerifiers/Implementors or professionals with 5–6 years of experience insustainability or emissions reporting. Due to the intensive and practicalnature of the training, individuals without prior exposure to GHG concepts arenot recommended to attend.
This masterclass equips professionals with advancedcapabilities in emissions accounting and sustainability strategy, enabling themto drive impactful climate initiatives.
- Develop expertise in Scope 3 emissions calculation and reporting
- Improve accuracy and reliability of GHG inventories
- Gain hands-on experience with real-world data and case studies
- Enhance career opportunities in ESG, sustainability, and climate consulting
- Learn from globally experienced trainers and industry experts
- Build a strong professional network in sustainability domain
- No formal examination conducted
- Assessment based on participation, understanding, andproblem-solving ability
- Certificate of Participation issued upon successful completion
- Certification provided within 15 working days
1. Why are Scope 3emissions important?
Scope 3 emissions oftenaccount for the largest share of an organization’s carbon footprint and arecritical for achieving net-zero targets.
2. How are Scope 3emissions calculated?
They are calculatedusing activity data (e.g., fuel usage, procurement data) combined with emissionfactors from recognized databases.
3. What data is requiredfrom suppliers?
Data such as materialusage, energy consumption, transportation modes, and lifecycle information istypically required.
4. How do you handledata uncertainty in Scope 3?
Uncertainty is managedusing estimation techniques, conservative assumptions, and validated emissionfactors.
5. Are Scope 3 emissionsmandatory for reporting?
While not alwaysmandatory, they are increasingly required by frameworks like CDP, SBTi, andregulatory bodies.
6. What tools are usedfor Scope 3 calculations?
Tools include GHGProtocol tools, emission factor databases (DEFRA, EPA), and specialized ESGsoftware platforms.
7. Is there a refundpolicy for the course fees?
Yes, refund details aregoverned by the Cancellation and Refund Policy. Participants areadvised to refer to the official policy page for complete information.