Track sold products emissions for scope 3 category 11
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| Enabled for | Public preview | General availability |
|---|---|---|
| Admins, makers, marketers, or analysts, automatically | 
Jun 27, 2023 |
Jun 7, 2024 |
Business value
Calculating emissions associated with the use of sold products as defined by scope 3 category 11 provides several benefits. These benefits include risk management by identifying potential climate-related risks, competitive advantage by developing low-carbon products, and improved supply chain management by working with suppliers to reduce emissions. By managing these emissions, your company can improve long-term profitability and sustainability. General availability reflects that this category completed the verification process. Organizations using Microsoft Sustainability Manager can confidently rely on verified categories for their sustainability assessments.
Feature details
Sustainability Manager successfully completed the verification process for scope 3 category 11: Use of sold products. This category is now generally available, and the "Preview" label is removed from it throughout the product, including import, activity data, calculations, and documentation.
The verification process involved rigorous assessment and validation of data, methodologies, and calculations related to scope 3 category 11. Independent experts reviewed the accuracy, consistency, and compliance with industry standards. Their findings are on the Independent validation opinion page.
Sustainability Manager provides tools to track and report on emissions related to scope 3 category 11: Use of sold products. This category includes emissions that result from the use of goods and services sold by a company.
This feature includes the following key components:
- Data model: The data model makes it easier to collect and organize activity data related to scope 3 category 11: Use of sold products.
- Import: You can import activity data and calculate emissions for this category. You can still enter pre-calculated emissions if you prefer.
- Default calculation models: Calculation models help translate activity data into emissions by leveraging our default factor libraries, including Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), or your own. This feature makes it easier for you to report on emissions and ensure accurate data.
- Reporting: This feature will make it easier for sustainability managers to track and report on emissions from consumer use of sold products.
See also
Generate a quantitative preparation report in Microsoft Sustainability Manager (docs)