Scope 3.11 - Emissions generated during the use of the products your company sells

Scope 3.11 emissions include the indirect greenhouse gas emissions generated during the use of the products your company sells. These emissions occur during the product's usage phase, when the end consumer or business customer operates or consumes the product.

Examples of Scope 3.11 Emissions:

• Emissions generated from the energy consumption of electrical devices sold by your company during their use.
• Emissions resulting from the combustion of fossil fuels in products like vehicles, heaters, or generators sold by your company.
• Emissions from the use of products that cause certain chemical reactions releasing greenhouse gases during their lifecycle (e.g., cooling appliances that release CFCs).

Relevant Activities for Scope 3.11 Emissions:

To identify your company’s Scope 3.11 emissions, you should examine the following activities and areas:

• Energy-consuming products: Sale of products such as household appliances, electronics, machinery, and other devices that consume energy during use.
• Vehicles and machinery: Sale of vehicles, engines, heaters, or other machinery that burn fossil fuels and generate emissions during operation.
• Chemical products: Sale of chemical products that release emissions during use, such as refrigerants or certain industrial chemicals.
• Product lifespan: Consider the full lifespan of the products and the associated energy consumption or emissions during that time.

Where Can I Find Data on My Scope 3.11 Emissions?

Collecting Scope 3.11 emissions data requires an analysis of the product usage phase and the related energy consumption or emissions. Potential data sources include:

• Product life cycle analyses (LCA): Detailed analyses of your products’ entire lifecycle, providing information on energy consumption and emissions during the usage phase.
• Customer data: Information from customers on how your products are used, including data on energy consumption and product lifespan.
• Industry reports: Use of industry-wide emissions factors and average energy consumption data for products, which can help estimate emissions during the usage phase.
• Internal product testing: Test results and data from internal studies that measure your products' energy consumption and emissions during their use.