Scope 3.9 - Emissions generated from the transportation and distribution of products sold by your company, before they reach their final destination

Scope 3.9 emissions include the indirect greenhouse gas emissions generated from the transportation and distribution of products sold by your company, before they reach their final destination. These emissions relate to the logistics processes required to transport products from your company to the first customers or retail stores.

Examples of Scope 3.9 Emissions:

• Emissions from the transportation of products by truck, ship, airplane, or train to wholesalers, distributors, or retailers.
• Emissions generated from the storage of products in distribution centers before they are transported further.
• Emissions from the operation of logistics centers managed by third parties, used for storing and distributing your company’s products.

Relevant Activities for Scope 3.9 Emissions:

To identify your company’s Scope 3.9 emissions, you should examine the following activities and areas:

• Transport of sold products: The transportation of products from your warehouse or production site to wholesalers, retailers, or distributors.
• Storage and distribution: The use of warehouses and distribution centers where your products are stored before sale or further distribution.
• Logistics service providers: The collaboration with external logistics providers responsible for transporting and distributing your products.
• Refrigerated transport: The transportation of temperature-sensitive products, which generates additional emissions due to the operation of refrigeration units during transport.

Where Can I Find Data on My Scope 3.9 Emissions?

Collecting Scope 3.9 emissions data can come from various sources:

• Transport and logistics reports: Reports from logistics and transportation companies that provide information on transport routes, modes of transport, and the associated emissions.
• Shipping documents: Bills of lading, shipping labels, and other logistics documents that detail the transportation routes and the quantity of transported products.
• Energy cost reports: Information on the energy consumption in distribution centers or warehouses where your products are stored before being transported can be used to calculate emissions.
• Supplier information: Data from third-party providers responsible for transporting and storing your products, including information about their emissions factors and energy consumption.