Reducing your scope 3 emissions using upcycled pet food ingredients 

Whether you are compelled by governmental regulations or pursuing sustainability goals, the initial step towards reducing environmental impact begins with measuring. Businesses are already adopting measures to their greenhouse gas emissions in order to reduce their environmental impact. This article tells you more about the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, sustainability reporting, and the role of upcycled plant-based (pet) food ingredients in reducing your scope 3 emissions.

Starting 2024, numerous European companies will be required to adhere to the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Serving as an extension of the existing Non-Financial Reporting Directive, the CSRD aligns with the Green Deal's objectives for sustainability. A key component of the CSRD entails reporting on value chain emissions. Among the various aspects within the value chain, scope 3 emissions hold the most substantial impact. Because scope 3 is the most impactful area, collaborative efforts throughout the value chain are essential to achieve reporting and reduction targets. This cooperative approach will lead to increased transparency in the production cycle and facilitates the inclusion of scope 3 emission data in corporate reports.

Comply with Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) 

The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol categorizes a company’s GHG emissions into three scopes based on their origin:
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<li>Scope 1 emissions: These are direct emissions stemming from company-owned or controlled sources like facilities and transportation.</li>
<li>Scope 2 emissions: These are indirect emissions from the generation of purchased energy.</li>
<li>Scope 3 emissions: This category includes all other indirect emissions that occur in the value chain of the reporting company, spanning upstream activities like purchased raw materials and downstream emissions.</li>
</ul>
Is your company seeking ways to reduce its environmental impact? While scope 1 and 2 emissions are areas where the company holds significant influence, scope 3 emissions possess the greatest potential for environmental impact. To enhance the transparency of scope 3 emissions, companies must also monitor emissions from both upstream and downstream activities.
Image source: <a href="https://ghgprotocol.org/sites/default/files/standards/Corporate-Value-Chain-Accounting-Reporing-Standard_041613_2.pdf">Greenhouse Gas Protocol</a>

Greenhouse Gas Protocol

The most widely recognized approach to monitor scope 3 emissions involves conducting a life cycle assessment (LCA). By employing an LCA, you can acquire valuable insights into the scope 3 emissions associated with your upstream or downstream processes. At Duynie Ingredients, we have already taken proactive steps in response to the CSRD by measuring the environmental footprint of our plant-based ingredients. This enables us to assist our customers in achieving their sustainability goals.

Life cycle assessments: how monitor your scope 3 emissions of upcycled ingredients?

At Duynie Ingredients, we produce sustainable (pet) food ingredients made from locally sourced co-products from the food industry. This offers a significantly greater potential for CO2 reduction compared to conventional sources, thereby reducing your scope 3 emissions. Furthermore, upcycled plant-based ingredients presents a more sustainable option with reduced water and land usage compared to conventional alternatives.
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Reducing CO2 emissions with upcycled ingredients

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Read how to comply with CSRD and how to reduce your environmental impact and scope 3 emissions by using upcycled (pet) food ingredients.

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