Scope 3 101

The Scope 3 Emissions 101 course is designed to equip learners with the foundational knowledge and practical context needed to understand, measure, and manage value-chain emissions. As Scope 3 emissions increasingly shape climate disclosures, target-setting, and regulatory requirements, this course provides a clear, standards-aligned introduction to one of the most complex areas of corporate carbon accounting.

Upon completion of this course, learners will have an understanding of:

• What Scope 3 emissions are, why they are material for most organizations, and how they differ from Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions
• The structure of the GHG Protocol Scope 3 categories and how organizations identify and prioritize material emission sources across the value chain
• Common approaches to Scope 3 data collection, including supplier engagement, activity-based data, and estimates, as well as the tradeoffs between data quality and feasibility
• How Scope 3 emissions fit into broader climate reporting and target-setting frameworks, including GHG Protocol, SBTi, CDP, and emerging regulatory requirements
• How organizations are using Scope 3 data to inform reduction strategies, supplier collaboration, and long-term business decision-making

Course Details

• 6 Modules
• 22 Lessons
• 2:00 hours total for course completion