An Analysis of the Electronics Industry's Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas Disclosures
As the electronics industry grapples with the task of measuring and reducing its substantial greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint, scope 3 or ‘indirect’ emissions arising upstream and downstream of a company’s direct operations are a critical focus. This white paper leverages CDP (formerly known as the Carbon Disclosure Project) data to examine the status of scope 3 reporting within the electronics manufacturing industry.
Developed in partnership with Anthesis Group, a leading global sustainability consultancy, the white paper provides insights into the complexity inherent in scope 3 reporting and the resource constraints many companies often face.
The findings highlight the potential need for industry-specific practical guidance; training and capacity building, and tools for calculating and reporting emissions across the value chain.
Enhancing scope 3 transparency is an important foundation for the electronic industry’s ability to decarbonize and will help the industry be better prepared to meet evolving regulatory and stakeholder expectations.