Downstream Scope 3 emissions: Practical steps for companies with high-end use impacts

For companies whose products create substantial emissions during downstream processing, transport, or use, Scope 3 reporting can be one of the most complex and high-impact parts of the climate disclosure journey.

Reporting on downstream emissions has specific challenges, and many of the standard tools used for upstream emissions cannot be used.

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This webinar offers practical guidance for preparing compliant Scope 3 disclosures, with a focus on downstream categories such as the processing of sold products, use of sold products, and downstream transport and distribution. We will cover how to set appropriate boundaries, identify emissions hotspots, and improve data quality through collaboration across your value chain.

By the end of the session, you will understand how to integrate downstream emissions into your broader reporting strategy and build readiness for both mandatory and voluntary disclosure frameworks.
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What we’ll cover

• Challenges specific to downstream reporting and how to overcome them.
• How to position downstream Scope 3 categories within your overall climate reporting strategy
• How to tailor your emissions boundary and reporting structure for products with significant end-use or processing impacts
• How to engage customers, distributors, and other partners to improve data quality and reduction strategies
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Who this session is for

Sustainability, finance, risk, and procurement teams in companies who need to report on their organisation’s emissions profile. This includes sectors such as industrial manufacturing, construction materials, chemicals, energy products, and consumer goods; and industries that supply early stages in the value chain such as mining, extraction, agriculture and livestock. Whether you are preparing for first-time disclosure or refining existing Scope 3 reporting, you will gain actionable insights for managing downstream complexity.