why your
company should
also have a
scope 3 seal
Our seal is more than just an award - it is a symbol of commitment, transparency and progress in relation to your Scope 3 emissions. As a publisher, you have a significant responsibility for your indirect greenhouse gas emissions, which are often generated through supply chains, business travel and other external sources. With the Scope 3 Readiness Seal, you show that you are ready to address and manage these emissions.
Our seal recognises companies that are not only ready, but actively working to manage their Scope 3 footprint. By providing data in a machine-readable format, you enable not only transparency, but also the integration of your efforts into the systems and processes of your partners and customers.
By working with suppliers that carry our seal, you can not only improve your own Scope 3 footprint, but also have a positive impact on the entire supply chain. We invite you to become part of this movement - a movement that is changing not only business, but the world.
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Register now simply and free of charge in our network and create your first disclosure for the Bronze Seal. Our team and our AI assistant will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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Why should you have a seal?
A Scope 3 Ready seal is crucial to build customer trust and credibility in relation to a company's sustainability efforts. It shows that the company is actively endeavouring to disclose and reduce its carbon footprint. By publishing carbon disclosures, companies can not only make their environmental impact transparent, but also highlight their sustainability and transparency efforts, which in turn improves the company's image and reputation.
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How well can it be used?
The Scope 3 Ready seal can be used flexibly and offers different levels of certification depending on how comprehensively the company publishes its CO2 disclosures and which data sources it uses. From Bronze to Platinum, the label covers different requirements, making it accessible to companies of different sizes and industries. The clear criteria and performance defined for each level allow companies to structure and improve their sustainability efforts.
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What can you do with it?
Companies can use the seal's logo in their advertising to emphasise their certification and boost consumer confidence. Ultimately, the label enables companies to stand out from their competitors and consolidate their position as a responsible and sustainable company.
An overview
of our seals &
Your advantages
1. Improving environmental awareness and sustainability: By publishing CO2 disclosures, companies can make their environmental impact transparent and better understand their carbon footprint. This enables them to take targeted measures to reduce their environmental footprint and achieve their sustainability goals.
2. Strengthening customer trust and brand reputation: A Scope 3 Ready label shows customers, investors and other stakeholders that the company is actively endeavouring to protect the environment and promote sustainability. This strengthens trust in the brand and can help to win more loyal customers and retain existing customers.
3. Competitive advantage: In an increasingly environmentally conscious world, consumers are increasingly looking for products and services from companies that are committed to sustainability. A Scope 3 Ready label can help companies stand out from competitors and be recognised as a leader in environmental protection and corporate social responsibility.
4. Compliance with regulations and standards: In many industries, there are legal regulations and standards that require companies to disclose their environmental impact. A Scope 3 Ready label can help to fulfil these requirements and ensure that the company complies with the applicable environmental regulations.
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Bronze Seal
Requirement: At least one disclosure (e.g. CCF, PCF, etc.) is published.
Explanation: This level only requires that the company has published at least one type of disclosure related to its carbon footprint. This could be, for example, a Carbon Content Footprint (CCF) or a Product Carbon Footprint (PCF).
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Silver Seal
Requirement: Both a CCF and other sub-disclosures (e.g. PCF etc.) are published.
Explanation: The point here is that the company has published not just one, but at least two different types of CO2 disclosures, such as a CCF and one or more sub-disclosures such as Product Carbon Footprints (PCF).
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Gold Seal
Requirement:
Both a CCF and other sub-disclosures (e.g. PCF etc.) are published.
The disclosures use (partial) aggregations.
Explanation: This label means that the company has continued to publish at least two different types of carbon disclosures and, in addition, some or all of these disclosures use aggregations to consolidate or summarise the data.
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Platinum Seal
Requirements:
Both a CCF and other sub-disclosures (e.g. PCF etc.) are published.
The disclosures (partly) use aggregations.
The disclosures (partially) use primary data.
The disclosure has additional certifications or SBTi (or similar) obligations.
Explanation: This level sets the highest requirements and means that the company not only provides comprehensive CO2 disclosures with aggregations and primary data, but also has additional certifications or commitments related to climate targets and measures, such as certifications for sustainable practices or commitments to comply with Science Based Targets (SBTi).
FAQ & Answers
about the seal
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What are the advantages of a Scope 3 seal for your company?
A quality seal can give your company credibility and strengthen the trust of your customers. It can help you to stand out from the competition and emphasise your efforts towards sustainability and transparency.
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How are the different levels of the seal awarded?
The different levels of the seal are awarded based on specific criteria and performance that the company must fulfil. These criteria can vary depending on the seal and typically include aspects such as publication of disclosures, use of specific data sources, compliance with certifications and commitment to specific sustainability goals.
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What disclosures are required for each seal?
The required disclosures vary depending on the level of the seal. Typically, however, they include information about the company's carbon footprint, such as Carbon Content Footprints (CCF), Product Carbon Footprints (PCF) or other relevant metrics.
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How long is the seal valid?
The period of validity of the seal can vary depending on the certification body or organisation. As a rule, however, companies must fulfil certain criteria or be recertified in order to maintain the validity of the seal.
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What type of company can receive the Scope 3 seal?
The seal can be accessible to companies of different sizes and from different sectors. However, the specific criteria for awarding the seal may vary depending on the seal.
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Are there any costs for the certification and maintenance of the seal?
No, there are no additional costs for certification and obtaining the seal. Provided you are a registered customer in our ESG network.
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Can companies that have been awarded the seal use the logo in their advertising?
Yes, companies that have been awarded the seal can usually use the logo in their advertising to emphasise their certification and boost consumer confidence. However, it is important to ensure that the logo is used in accordance with the guidelines of the certification body or organisation.
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How can a company apply for a seal?
As a rule, companies must fulfil certain criteria in the ESG Data Exchange Network in order to qualify for the seal. The exact criteria for the respective seals can be found here. If a company is registered in the network and fulfils the respective criteria, the appropriate seal is automatically awarded.