If you’re a freight forwarder, you’re likely hearing more about Scope 3 emissions. But what does it really mean – and why does it matter to your business?
This short guide explains Scope 3 in plain terms and how you can turn a compliance challenge into a competitive advantage.
Scope 3 emissions are indirect greenhouse gas emissions that occur in your value chain – not from your own assets (Scope 1) or electricity use (Scope 2), but from activities you don’t control directly.
For freight forwarders, this includes emissions from third-party carriers, subcontracted hauliers and other logistics partners.
Your customers – especially Beneficial Cargo Owners (BCOs) – are being asked to disclose full supply chain emissions. That includes the transport services you manage for them.
Tenders increasingly ask for emissions figures. ESG reports demand credible documentation. Scope 3 transparency is no longer a nice-to-have – it’s becoming a requirement.
Emissions reporting isn’t just a compliance checkbox – it’s your chance to lead.
