The latest report from the CLC builds on previous Scope 3 work to offer practical guidance on how artificial intelligence (AI) can transform emissions management across complex value chains.
Scope 3 emissions are often the largest part of an organisation’s carbon footprint, but also the hardest to measure and reduce. Historically, managing them has required resource-intensive processes that strain internal capacity and limit impact. This report explores how AI can change that.
Through real-world insights from CLC members, the report identifies the most common pain points in Scope 3 reporting, from supplier data verification to regulatory compliance, and pinpoints where AI can offer the greatest value. It outlines how AI can:
- Automate data collection and mapping
- Enhance data quality and consistency
- Enable emissions forecasting and decarbonisation strategies
- Support target setting with precision and speed
It also offers a technical framework for AI adoption, a curated set of use cases, and a practical roadmap for implementation.
Whether you’re a business leader, sustainability expert or technology professional, the AI and Scope 3 report is designed to foster collaboration across teams and provide the strategic and technical insight needed to scale action.
AI alone won’t solve the Scope 3 challenge, but used responsibly, it can unlock new levels of efficiency, transparency and impact.
We extend our thanks and gratitude to EY for their invaluable expertise and collaboration in supporting the development of the report.
