Utilising Scope 3 data from the value chain in decision-making

Tuija Rantala; Ella Hatara; Laura Kojo

Utilising Scope 3 data from the value chain in decision-making

Tuija Rantala^*
, Ella Hatara
, Laura Kojo

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This paper examines the role of value-chain Scope 3 data in decision-making for sustainability in the manufacturing industry. Scope 3 data refer to the greenhouse gas emissions caused by the upstream and downstream activities of a company’s value chain. The paper presents a qualitative case study of four companies from the wood fibre-based value chain, which includes the forest, machinery, chemical and retail sectors. The paper identifies the needs and challenges that the companies face in collecting, analysing and using Scope 3 data for their sustainability strategies and targets. For example, the quality and accuracy of supplier data and Scope 3 emissions were significant challenges and future development points. The benefits and opportunities of the value-chain Scope 3 data for decision-making are also discussed. This paper contributes to the literature on sustainability data utilisation and Scope 3 in the manufacturing industry.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the ISPIM Connects Porto Alegre – Social Innovation and Impact in the Global South, on 08-10 April 2024
Place of Publication	Porto Alegre, Brazil
Publisher	Lappeenranta University of Technology
Number of pages	12
ISBN (Electronic)	978-952-65069-5-1
Publication status	Published - 9 Apr 2024
MoE publication type	B3 Non-refereed article in conference proceedings
Event	ISPIM Connects Porto Alegre : Social Innovation and Impact in the Global South - Unisinos Business School, Porto Alegre, Brazil Duration: 8 Apr 2024 → 10 Apr 2024 https://www.ispim-connects-global.com/

Publication series

Series	LUT Scientific and Expertise Publications: Research Reports
ISSN	2243-3376

Conference

Conference	ISPIM Connects Porto Alegre
Country/Territory	Brazil
City	Porto Alegre
Period	8/04/24 → 10/04/24
Internet address	https://www.ispim-connects-global.com/

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13 Climate Action

Keywords

sustainability
value chain
manufacturing companies
Scope 3
sustainability data
data utilisation
decision-making

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Rantala, T, Hatara, E & Kojo, L 2024, Utilising Scope 3 data from the value chain in decision-making. in Proceedings of the ISPIM Connects Porto Alegre – Social Innovation and Impact in the Global South, on 08-10 April 2024. Lappeenranta University of Technology, Porto Alegre, Brazil, LUT Scientific and Expertise Publications: Research Reports, ISPIM Connects Porto Alegre , Porto Alegre, Brazil, 8/04/24.

Utilising Scope 3 data from the value chain in decision-making. / Rantala, Tuija; Hatara, Ella; Kojo, Laura.
Proceedings of the ISPIM Connects Porto Alegre – Social Innovation and Impact in the Global South, on 08-10 April 2024. Porto Alegre, Brazil: Lappeenranta University of Technology, 2024. (LUT Scientific and Expertise Publications: Research Reports).

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Utilising Scope 3 data from the value chain in decision-making

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