Track all 15 Scope 3 GHG emission categories with India-specific emission factors. Collect supplier emissions data through our Scope 3 supplier portal. BRSR Core value chain disclosure ready.
Scope 3 emissionstypically represent 70–90% of a company's total carbon footprint. Yet most Indian companies only track Scope 1 and 2. With BRSR Core mandating value chain disclosures from FY 2025-26, Scope 3 reporting is no longer optional.
CarbonLens Scope 3 tracking software covers all 15 categories defined by the GHG Protocol Scope 3 Standard — from purchased goods and services to employee commuting and product end-of-life. Each category uses India-appropriate emission factors.
Our Supplier Portal lets you send data requests directly to your suppliers — enabling accurate upstream Scope 3 tracking for Category 1 (Purchased Goods & Services), the largest Scope 3 category for most manufacturers.
Read: Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions explainedScope 1 — Direct emissions
~10% of totalCompany-owned boilers, vehicles, industrial processes. Most companies already track this.
Scope 2 — Electricity emissions
~15% of totalPurchased electricity and steam. Calculated using CEA grid emission factors for India.
Scope 3 — Value chain emissions
~75% of totalThe biggest opportunity. All upstream and downstream emissions across 15 categories.
CarbonLens covers every GHG Protocol Scope 3 category. Track the ones material to your business.
Purchased Goods & Services
Upstream emissions from goods and services you buy
Capital Goods
Emissions from production of capital equipment
Fuel & Energy Activities
Upstream emissions from fuel and energy not in Scope 1/2
Upstream Transportation
Logistics and transport of your inputs
Waste Generated in Operations
Disposal and treatment of operational waste
Business Travel
Flights, hotels, rail for employee travel
Employee Commuting
Emissions from employees travelling to work
Upstream Leased Assets
Emissions from leased assets operated by the company
Downstream Transportation
Logistics of distributing your products
Processing of Sold Products
Downstream processing by purchasers
Use of Sold Products
Consumer/customer use of your products
End-of-Life Treatment
Disposal of your products after use
Downstream Leased Assets
Emissions from assets leased to others
Franchises
Scope 1 and 2 of your franchisees
Investments
Financed emissions from your portfolio companies
Track every GHG Protocol Scope 3 category with India-specific emission factors — not generic global averages.
Send data requests to suppliers directly. Collect Scope 3 Category 1 data from your value chain without chasing emails.
Use spend-based or activity-based methods for Scope 3 categories where primary supplier data is unavailable.
Scope 3 data flows directly into your BRSR Core report — Principle 6 value chain disclosures covered automatically.
Identify which of the 15 Scope 3 categories are material for your business. Focus effort where it matters.
Set SBTi-aligned Scope 3 reduction targets and track progress. Report your Net Zero pathway.
BRSR Core value chain disclosures are mandatory from FY 2025-26. Get ahead with CarbonLens.