How to reduce Scope 3 emissions in the workplace
With a growing focus on environmental impact, it’s never been more important to improve corporate sustainability. Creating and implementing an impactful ESG strategy can help you identify key areas of your business that need improvement, particularly, carbon footprint reduction. Taking control of your current environmental impact, your future goals, and how you’ll reach them, is essential for creating an achievable sustainability strategy.
What are Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions?
- Scope 1 = Direct emissions from your company’s activities
- Scope 2 = Indirect emissions from the energy your company purchases
- Scope 3 = Indirect emissions from your supply chain
Greenhouse gas emissions are categorised into Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions. Reporting these emissions is becoming increasingly important. In the UK, some large organisations are required to report their Scope 1 and 2 emissions and in Europe, large organisations must report Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions.
On average, Scope 3 emissions account for more than 70% of your corporate carbon footprint. If you want to make an impact, tackling your Scope 3 emissions should be a key part of your emission reduction strategy.
What contributes towards Scope 3 emissions?
The large majority of your corporate carbon footprint is made up of the Scope 3 emissions generated by your supply chain. There are a number of activities within your supply chain that contribute to your Scope 3 emissions. These include:
- Purchased goods and services
- Capital goods
- Fuel and energy-related activities
- Transportation and distribution
- Waste generated in operations
- Business travel
- Employee commuting
- Leased assets
Employee commuting can make up 10-15% of your Scope 3 emissions. Optimising the way employees travel to and from work could significantly reduce your Scope 3 emissions and have a profound impact on your overall corporate carbon footprint.
How can you reduce your Scope 3 commuter emissions?
The 2022 government transport statistics showed that 68% of UK residents commute by car. Reducing the number of commuter cars on the road would not only reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also ease congestion and minimise traffic.
Internal stakeholder engagement is essential for ESG and net-zero strategies to be successful. Encouraging behaviour change among employees is a challenge faced by many businesses when switching to sustainable transport solutions.
Corporate sustainability initiatives are often focused on suppliers and partnerships that don’t impact employees' day-to-day lives. However, studies show that 83% of people would go back to the office if their commute was funded, and employees with short commutes stay with their employers 20% longer on average.
Sustainable transport solutions
Using a shuttle service, like those we offer, can reduce individuals’ emissions by up to 74% and can have a significant impact on your overall corporate carbon footprint.
The RideTandem Hub shows you accurate emissions, vehicle and route data, giving you unparalleled access to your employee commuting statistics. Make your Scope 3 reporting more efficient with emissions analytics at your fingertips.
Find out more about how RideTandem can help you reduce your Scope 3 emissions, reach your ESG goals and access accurate emissions data.
Why Partner with a Certified B Corp Like RideTandem for Shuttle Services?
RideTandem is proud to be a Certified B Corporation, a testament to our commitment to meeting high standards of social and environmental impact. Partnering with a B Corp like RideTandem for your shuttle bus services means collaborating with a company that is not just focused on reducing emissions but is holistically prioritising a reduced impact on the planet.
