On Scope 3 emissions, the time for action is now

Knowing the carbon footprint of your entire value chain isn’t just a compliance issue, say PwC’s Emma Cox and Microsoft’s Elisabeth Brinton. It’s good business.

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In this video, PwC global climate leader Emma Cox talks with Microsoft’s corporate VP of sustainability, Elisabeth Brinton, about the importance of understanding your company’s upstream and downstream carbon impact, from suppliers to end users. Collecting reliable data on those Scope 3 emissions can be daunting, says Brinton, but it’s the smart path forward. “One of the things that is key…is having a solution mindset, where you’re incorporating innovation and you see the opportunities around Scope 3 as a place of differentiation for your business model.” The fact is, better Scope 3 data can lead to better relationships with suppliers, lower costs, and stronger customer trust—and, with regulators increasingly eyeing companies’ full carbon footprint, falling behind isn’t an option.

Find out how your company can more effectively navigate the complexities of Scope 3 data and reporting.

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Emma Cox

Global Climate Leader, Partner, PwC United Kingdom

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Partner, Global Sustainability Leader, PwC United Kingdom

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