Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Accounting and Reporting Standard
Greenhouse Gas Protocol
Tracks emissions in value chain beyond direct operations.
The Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Accounting and Reporting Standard costs $0 USD. Renewal costs $0 USD.
Key Strengths
- Only internationally accepted standard for corporate Scope 3 value chain emissions accounting
- Covers all 15 categories of upstream and downstream Scope 3 emissions
- Developed by WRI and WBCSD — two of the world's most credible sustainability institutions
- Widely required by CDP, SBTi, and major ESG reporting frameworks
- Enables supplier engagement and value chain decarbonization strategies
- Free to access and implement — no licensing cost
Ideal For
This standard is best suited for large corporations and multinational companies seeking to comprehensively measure and manage their full value chain greenhouse gas emissions. It is particularly valuable for sustainability managers, ESG reporting leads, and supply chain professionals at companies with complex upstream and downstream emission sources who need a globally recognized framework for Scope 3 disclosure.
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2011
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Greenhouse Gas ProtocolLast verified Mar 9, 2026