Data Quality Crucial for Managing Scope 3 Emissions, Says SAP Executive

Fuel TechHigh Tech / High Touch
Written By Jennifer Joslyn

According to Gunther Rothermel, SVP & Head of Sustainability Engineering at SAP, data quality is of utmost importance when managing Scope 3 emissions. Rothermel emphasizes the need for accurate and reliable data to effectively measure and reduce emissions throughout the supply chain. He highlights that without access to relevant and usable data, companies cannot make informed decisions or effectively reduce their carbon footprints, particularly as Scope 3 emissions contribute significantly to a company's overall carbon footprint. SAP has recently launched SAP Sustainability Footprint Management, a solution designed to calculate and manage carbon flows across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 at various levels of granularity.

Read more from Supply Chain Digital ▶

Featured
Europe Sets Course for Stringent Emissions Legislation Impacting Shipping Industry
Europe Sets Course for Stringent Emissions Legislation Impacting Shipping Industry

Ships transporting goods in and out of the European Union will soon face significant emissions-related costs as they join the bloc's Emissions Trading System (ETS) starting in January 2024.

Monjasa Spearheads the Development of Latin America's Marine Biofuels Supply Chain
Monjasa Spearheads the Development of Latin America's Marine Biofuels Supply Chain

Monjasa, one of the world's top 10 marine fuel suppliers, is working to establish a sustainable and scalable biofuel option for the maritime industry in Latin America.

Advancing Toward a Zero-Carbon Shipping Future Amidst Climate Report Warnings for Ports
Advancing Toward a Zero-Carbon Shipping Future Amidst Climate Report Warnings for Ports

In the maritime shipping sector, climate change is a pressing concern, and recent developments reflect both hope and challenges.

Calstart Unveils Six-Step Strategy for Accelerating Charging Infrastructure for Zero-Emission Commercial Trucks
Calstart Unveils Six-Step Strategy for Accelerating Charging Infrastructure for Zero-Emission Commercial Trucks

Calstart, a non-profit environmental advocacy organization, has released a report on phasing in charging infrastructure for zero-emission, battery-electric commercial trucks.

Shipping Industry Faces Challenges in Securing Carbon-Neutral Fuels for 2030 Emission Targets
Shipping Industry Faces Challenges in Securing Carbon-Neutral Fuels for 2030 Emission Targets

The shipping industry may struggle to secure enough carbon-neutral fuels to meet the 2030 maritime emission targets, according to DNV.

Climate Change Skepticism Challenges EPA's Ambitious Plan to Cut Auto Emissions
Climate Change Skepticism Challenges EPA's Ambitious Plan to Cut Auto Emissions

The U.S. government's ambitious plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions from passenger vehicles is facing skepticism about its feasibility and whether it goes far enough.

Connecticut Drives Towards a Greener Future with Zero-Emissions Car Plan Set for 2035
Connecticut Drives Towards a Greener Future with Zero-Emissions Car Plan Set for 2035

Connecticut's commitment to becoming zero emission by 2035 stems from a growing recognition of the urgent need to address climate change and its adverse effects on the environment and public health.

Amazon's Carbon Emissions Dip for the First Time Due to Renewable Energy Purchases and Slower Sales Growth
Amazon's Carbon Emissions Dip for the First Time Due to Renewable Energy Purchases and Slower Sales Growth

Amazon reports a decrease in carbon emissions for the first time since the company began reporting the figure.

Diesel Technology Forum Champions Near-Zero-Emission Trucks as Key to a Cleaner Trucking Future Amid ZEV Push
Diesel Technology Forum Champions Near-Zero-Emission Trucks as Key to a Cleaner Trucking Future Amid ZEV Push

The Diesel Technology Forum (DTF), a trade group representing suppliers in the diesel engine supply chain, is positioning diesel engines as a leading force in achieving a cleaner future for the trucking industry.

Near-Zero-Emissions Diesel Trucks on the Rise, Outpacing Electric Trucks
Near-Zero-Emissions Diesel Trucks on the Rise, Outpacing Electric Trucks

The number of near-zero-emissions diesel trucks on the road increased by 10.2% between 2021 and 2022, according to the Diesel Technology Forum.

Daimler Truck Sets Ambitious Revenue Growth Targets as it Shifts to Zero-Emissions Powertrains
Daimler Truck Sets Ambitious Revenue Growth Targets as it Shifts to Zero-Emissions Powertrains

Daimler Truck, the truck division of Daimler AG, has outlined its plans for a transition to zero-emissions powertrains and projected revenue growth of 40%-60% in the second half of the decade.

Survey Shows Emissions Reduction as Top Priority Despite Industry Challenges in the Coming Year
Survey Shows Emissions Reduction as Top Priority Despite Industry Challenges in the Coming Year

A report by Breakthrough, a transportation management technology provider, reveals that consumer demand for sustainable products is driving shippers and carriers to adopt more eco-conscious practices.

California Launches Program to Guide Fleets in Adopting Zero-Emissions Trucks
California Launches Program to Guide Fleets in Adopting Zero-Emissions Trucks

CALSTART, a clean transportation consortium based in Pasadena, California, has launched the Cal Fleet Advisor (CFA) program to assist trucking fleets in transitioning to zero-emission vehicles.

Mars and DHL Establish Logistics Hubs, Achieving a 7.7% Reduction in CO2 Emissions
Mars and DHL Establish Logistics Hubs, Achieving a 7.7% Reduction in CO2 Emissions

Mars and DHL have collaborated to establish new logistics centers in the UK, utilizing advanced technology to reduce CO2 emissions by 7.7%.

Suppliers of Walmart have achieved 75% of their emissions goal
Suppliers of Walmart have achieved 75% of their emissions goal

Walmart suppliers have made significant progress toward achieving the retailer's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from its value chain.

Achieving decarbonization in the transportation sector will be an enormous undertaking
Achieving decarbonization in the transportation sector will be an enormous undertaking

Global temperatures have risen by 1.1 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels, leading to increased CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere not seen in millions of years.

Rapid Rise in EV Sales May Not Be Enough to Meet Emissions Reduction Targets
Rapid Rise in EV Sales May Not Be Enough to Meet Emissions Reduction Targets

BloombergNEF predicts that global electric vehicle sales will more than double by 2026, reaching around 27 million units, driven by strong sales in China and the US.

Nike, McCormick, and several other companies are actively addressing supply chain emissions
Nike, McCormick, and several other companies are actively addressing supply chain emissions

Tracking and reducing Scope 3 emissions in supply chains is a major focus for companies like Nike, McCormick, and The Estée Lauder Companies.

We may not need EVs to lower carbon emissions
We may not need EVs to lower carbon emissions

Toyota has released a study suggesting that electric vehicles (EVs) may not be necessary to significantly reduce carbon emissions.

DHL is supporting Formula 1's commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions
DHL is supporting Formula 1's commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions

DHL and Formula 1 are partnering to enhance sustainable logistics by introducing a fleet of 18 biofuel-powered trucks for European Formula 1 races by 2023.

Tesla unveils supply chain emission detail
Tesla unveils supply chain emission detail

Tesla has released its 2022 impact report, which for the first time details its Scope 3 emissions.

California zero-emission truck mandate sets a timeline
California zero-emission truck mandate sets a timeline

California Air Resources Board (CARB) has approved rules that all new medium- and heavy-duty vehicles sold or registered in the state should be zero-emission by 2036 and all trucks to be zero-emission by 2042.

Implementation of New Emission Standards
Implementation of New Emission Standards

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced new greenhouse gas rules for medium and light-duty vehicles.

Ocean carriers can expect a $2k-3k cost increase per forty-foot container with decarbonization
Ocean carriers can expect a $2k-3k cost increase per forty-foot container with decarbonization

CEO of Ocean Network Express (ONE) Jeremy Nixon is warning that there will be significant up-front cost associated with the transition to green fuels.

European Unions announces truck CO2 emissions cut of 90% by 2040
European Unions announces truck CO2 emissions cut of 90% by 2040

Trucks are being given a bit more grace by the EU to get with the green energy program, but they’re being held to a standard, nonetheless.

Will our decarbonized future depend solely upon EV transition? Some disagree.
Will our decarbonized future depend solely upon EV transition? Some disagree.

While electric vehicles are a promising technology for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving a decarbonized future, there are several challenges that may prevent the US from solely depending on them.

A zero-emission future in the trucking industry depends on strong collaboration
A zero-emission future in the trucking industry depends on strong collaboration

To achieve the goal of a zero-emission future, the trucking industry needs to work together with various stakeholders, including government agencies, regulatory bodies, truck manufacturers, fleet operators, and others.

Virginia intermodal container transfer facility migrates to clean energy
Virginia intermodal container transfer facility migrates to clean energy

The Virginia Inland Port (VIP) has fallen in line with the Port of Virginia’s carbon-neutral by 2040 goals by fulfilling all of its operational electricity needs from clean-energy resources.

Zero emissions? Zero fares? Welcome to the new public transit movement
Zero emissions? Zero fares? Welcome to the new public transit movement

Washington D.C. is the latest city to adopt a zero-fare program for its public transit riders, following similar moves in Denver, Colorado, San Francisco, California, and Boston, Massachusetts.

Are “fairytale” net-zero mandates only going to end in tears?
Are “fairytale” net-zero mandates only going to end in tears?

Net-zero emissions mandates, which aim to achieve zero net greenhouse gas emissions, are increasingly being adopted by governments and companies around the world as a way to combat climate change.

Jennifer Joslyn
Previous

Trucking Industry Faces Ongoing Downturn in Freight Cycle, Balanced by Positive Destocking Trends Amid Low Demand
Next

The Impact of Technology on the Transformation of the Logistics Industry