10 November, 15:00 GMT – The great carbon watchout: scope 3 claims post Net Zero 2.0

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As new guidance emerges around net zero, scope 3, FLAG, land-use change and deforestation, companies need to ensure the relationship between corporate carbon claims and supply chain action is robust. Without careful interpretation, there is a risk that changes in baselines, accounting approaches or evidence requirements could be presented as progress that has not actually been achieved.

This webinar will focus on the key ‘carbon watchouts’ for companies making or communicating claims about supply chain decarbonisation, so that you can be clear on what you can credibly claim.

Join experts from 3Keel and the Accountability Framework initiative (AFi) as we explore the biggest credibility risks and what businesses need to get right if they want their scope 3 claims to stand up to scrutiny.

This 60 minute session includes a Q&A.

Context

Agricultural commodities are a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, through both production and land-use change, including deforestation. Companies have responded through deforestation- and conversion-free commitments, supplier programmes and other supply chain interventions.

At the same time, the rules governing how these activities can be reflected in corporate carbon accounts are evolving.

Developments in the SBTi Net-Zero Standard, Land Sector and Removals Standard and product environmental footprinting are creating new questions about how companies establish baselines, attribute reductions and demonstrate that reported progress represents a real-world rather than just an accounting change.

This matters because seemingly small methodological choices can have a major impact on both how companies focus their deforestation efforts as well as the emissions reductions a company is able to report.

What to expect from the webinar

We will examine where commodity sourcing, deforestation commitments and Scope 3 carbon accounting will create issues, highlighting where you need to proceed with particular care.

We’ll explore:

what FLAG targets and DCF commitments expect companies to deliver
where carbon and DCF strategies align and where their different approaches can create tensions
how SBTi Net Zero v2.0 and the Land Sector and Removals Standard change the way reductions are calculated and reported
why mischaracterising an initiative as a reduction when there is no real-world impact may expose a company to greenwashing allegations
key considerations for your comms teams as you begin to report on your deforestation and carbon efforts.

Who should attend

Sustainability and climate leads responsible for scope 3, FLAG targets and corporate net-zero strategies within food & beverage, FMCG and other commodity-dependent businesses.
Communication and press team leads that are responsible for writing reports and sharing progress externally.
Carbon accounting and reporting teams navigating evolving requirements for land-sector emissions and scope 3 claims.

Register today

In March this year, we ran a webinar introducing the AFi’s new forest risk guidance.

Visit the AFi website for more information on the guidance.

About our speakers

Leah SambergLead Scientist, AFi

Leah works as the Lead Scientist for the Accountability Framework initiative. She heads the AFi’s work to develop and align practical tools, methods, and metrics for deforestation- and conversion-free supply chains, and to embed these broadly through diverse target-setting, monitoring, and accountability systems. Leah also leads the AFi’s work on land sector carbon emissions and engagements with carbon, climate, and nature initiatives.

Leah’s background is in agroecology and food systems. She holds a BA in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Dartmouth College and a PhD in Environmental Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Will SchreiberCo-Founder

Will joined 3Keel as a Director in 2014, joining the three Founder Directors. He has a unique background merging core business and environmental science disciplines throughout his professional and academic life. He has advised business, governments and the third sector on sustainability issues for nearly 20 years and has worked as the key advisor for some of the world’s biggest businesses and financial institutions on building low impact, resilient supply chains and portfolios.

Will is recognised as a pragmatic advisor and communicator with deep subject matter expertise in environmental, commercial and strategic opportunities and challenges impacting food sector businesses. He is a specialist in sustainable commodities, large scale product impact analysis, metric development, and the strategic implementation of programmes.

Throughout his career he has delivered analysis, insights and evidence-based solutions to a wide range of sectors, from beverage products to electronics. Some public facing examples of his work include: facilitating the Palm Oil Transparency Coalition; representing the Retail Soy Group; assessing deforestation risk and progress in multi-national company supply chains; and being one of the main authors of WRAP’s widely acclaimed Food Futures report.

Ruth JenkinsSenior Consultant

Ruth is a Senior Consultant in the Sustainable Commodities team at 3Keel, supporting clients to improve supply chain traceability and build resilience in forest-risk commodities supply chains. Ruth works with major FMCG brands and UK retailers on supply chain mapping, due diligence, policy and resilience frameworks.

Ruth has over ten years of experience across sustainability, food systems, and commercial strategy. Prior to joining 3Keel, Ruth worked for a regenerative agriculture start-up and held a senior leadership role at a premium food brand where she launched a retail proposition from scratch. She began her career in management consulting, supporting clients such as M&S and Waitrose in project delivery, change programmes, and communications.