The transportation sector is the largest source of U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles are the fastest-growing source of transport emissions, driven by the expansion of e-commerce and consumer demand for fast delivery. Trucks’ disproportionate impact on emissions and community health underscores the urgency of adopting cleaner, more efficient technologies and practices.
Read moreAmazon Lags Behind Peers in Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas Disclosures
Scope 3, or value-chain emissions, account for an average of 75% of a company’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, rising to over 90% in the retail sector. While challenges persist in assessing Scope 3 emissions – including data availability and quality concerns – assessing these emissions is critical to any credible climate strategy. Only by acting to assess value-chain emissions will data quality improve.
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