Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas Management in Pulp and Paper Industry

This white paper provides an in-depth examination of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) management specifically tailored for the pulp and paper industry. It outlines the various regulatory and non-regulatory drivers that influence sustainability programs within this sector. The document presents a primer on the 15 categories of Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions occurring throughout the value chain and significantly contribute to the industry's carbon footprint. Additionally, it offers practical strategies for companies beginning to prepare their Scope 3 GHG inventories and those seeking to enhance the accuracy of their emissions estimates. The paper also discusses the challenges associated with collecting activity data and presents a hierarchy of calculation methods for quantifying Scope 3 emissions, including the advantages of employing life cycle assessment (LCA) techniques. Overall, the white paper serves as a comprehensive resource for organizations aiming to understand and manage their Scope 3 emissions effectively.