Glossary
2026 Voluntary Standard

Scope 3 GHG emissions (or scope 3 emissions)

All indirect GHG emissions (not included in Scope 2 GHG emissions) that occur in the value chain of the reporting undertaking, including both upstream and downstream emissions. Scope 3 GHG emissions can be broken down into Scope 3 categories.

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