Scope 3: Emission Estimation Course

Master Scope 3 emissions identification, calculation methods, and value chain decarbonization strategies with our practical two-day training program.

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Introduction

Unlock Value Chain Decarbonization with Scope 3 Expertise

The Scope 3 Emission Estimation Training Program by IRClass - IRQS equips professionals with practical skills to identify, quantify, and manage indirect greenhouse gas emissions across organizational value chains. This intensive two-day online program covers all 15 Scope 3 categories, data collection strategies, calculation methodologies, and engagement approaches for suppliers and partners, following GHG Protocol Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard guidance.

Led by experienced carbon accountants and supply chain sustainability experts, the training combines technical calculation methods with real-world case studies across industries. Participants learn to prioritize material categories, overcome data challenges, validate results, and develop actionable reduction strategies. By course completion, professionals gain the expertise to build credible Scope 3 inventories that support net-zero commitments, SBTi targets, and comprehensive ESG disclosures.

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Join our two-day online Scope 3 training to master value chain emissions accounting across all 15 categories. The program delivers practical guidance on data collection, calculation methods, supplier engagement, and reduction strategies. Expert instruction and industry case studies prepare you to develop robust Scope 3 inventories and drive supply chain decarbonization.

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Key contents

What You'll Learn in the Scope 3 Emission Estimation Training

Scope 3 Fundamentals and Framework

Scope 3 basics, GHG Protocol standards, emission categories, boundaries, and materiality.

Data Collection Strategies and Quality

Primary vs secondary data, supplier engagement, data quality, and validation methods.

Category 1–3: Purchased Goods, Capital Goods, Fuel & Energy

Emission calculation methods for purchased goods, capital assets, and energy activities.

Category 4–7: Transport, Waste, Travel, Commuting

Calculation of transport, waste, business travel, and employee commuting emissions.

Category 8–10: Leased Assets, Franchises, Product Use

Approaches for leased assets, franchise operations, and product use emissions.

Category 11–15: End-of-Life, Investments, Other

Product disposal, investment emissions, and remaining Scope 3 categories.

Scope 3 Reduction Strategies and Targets

Reduction pathways, supplier programs, circularity, and target setting.

Reporting, Assurance, and Integration

Scope 3 reporting, assurance expectations, and net-zero integration.

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Expected Outcomes

Participants completing the Scope 3 Emission Estimation Training Program will master identification and calculation of all 15 Scope 3 categories, develop practical data collection and supplier engagement strategies, and gain skills to create credible value chain emissions inventories. They will be equipped to prioritize reduction opportunities, set science-aligned targets, ensure reporting quality, and integrate Scope 3 insights into comprehensive decarbonization and ESG programs.

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WHO WILL BENEFIT MOST?

Who Should Attend Scope 3 Training

  • Sustainability and Carbon Accounting Managers
  • Supply Chain and Procurement Professionals
  • ESG Reporting and Disclosure Specialists
  • Net-Zero and Decarbonization Strategy Leads
  • Data Analysts and Emissions Inventory Teams
  • Corporate Sustainability and Compliance Officers
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Frequently Asked Questions

Your Scope 3 Training Questions Answered

The Scope 3 Emission Estimation Training Program by IRClass - IRQS is an intensive two-day online course designed to equip professionals with practical skills to identify, calculate, and manage all 15 Scope 3 emission categories across organizational value chains.

The program addresses all 15 Scope 3 categories with calculation methods (spend-based, activity-based, hybrid), data collection strategies, supplier engagement, materiality assessment, reduction planning, and integration with SBTi/CDP/ESG reporting frameworks.

Participants gain actionable expertise to build credible Scope 3 inventories (often 70-90% of total emissions), engage suppliers effectively, meet disclosure requirements, support science-based targets, and identify highest-impact value chain decarbonization opportunities.

Scope 3 typically represents 70-90% of most organizations' total emissions footprint. Regulators, investors, and customers increasingly demand comprehensive value chain disclosure, making Scope 3 competence essential for net-zero credibility.

No formal prerequisites required. The course starts with Scope 3 fundamentals and builds progressively. Basic familiarity with Scope 1+2 concepts helpful but not essential.

Training covers spend-based (economic input-output), average-data, supplier-specific (primary data), and hybrid methods with practical tools, emission factors, and uncertainty assessment for each category.

Comprehensive coverage of supplier engagement strategies, data quality tiers (1-5), alternative data proxies, engagement templates, contractual requirements, and collaborative programs (e.g., CDP Supply Chain).

Delivered online over two full days (6-8 hours daily) with live instruction, interactive calculations, case studies, Excel-based exercises, group discussions, and Q&A sessions.

Yes, completers receive IRClass - IRQS Certificate of Completion for Scope 3 Emission Estimation Training, validating their competency in value chain GHG accounting.

Senior IRClass - IRQS carbon specialists with extensive experience in Scope 3 verification, SBTi target validation, CDP reporting, supply chain programs, and industry-specific decarbonization.

Yes, comprehensive coverage of all categories 1-15 with sector-specific examples, calculation challenges, data sources, and reduction strategies for each emission source.

Training aligns with SBTi Scope 3 target setting requirements, covering baseline development, target boundary alignment, engagement thresholds, and validation package preparation.

Absolutely. Program addresses SME-specific challenges including simplified screening, industry averages, materiality prioritization, and cost-effective supplier engagement approaches.

Participants receive Excel calculators, emission factor databases, supplier questionnaires, materiality screening tools, reporting templates, and CDP/SBTi alignment checklists.

Yes, course materials, templates, alumni access to updates, Q&A webinars, and IRClass - IRQS sustainability resources help apply learning and address evolving Scope 3 requirements.

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