An online Global Thematic Dialogue Series will look at the challenges and opportunities universities face in effectively reducing their supply chain emissions.
Universities Tackling Scope 3 Emissions: The Supply Chain is an online forum enabling participants from around the world to exchange knowledge and explore best practice ideas in emissions reduction.
Coordinated by the International Universities Climate Alliance (IUCA), currently hosted by UNSW Sydney, the online event on Thursday 19 September will be especially beneficial for those who are accountable for actioning emissions targets and for those who can enable acceleration of action.
Universities have the capacity to demonstrate leadership in our shared goal of achieving net zero emissions. In the lead up to 2030, the global higher education sector will see a rise in mandatory reporting against Scope 3 emissions. While disclosure is not the end goal of emissions reduction, the higher education sector must be able to measure, track and report Scope 3 emissions transparently to enable informed decision-making to help ensure climate action targets are met.
The event will feature several ‘speed-talks’ focused on short case studies and provocations from leading universities, followed by a wider discussion where participants can contribute. Topics may include:
- obtaining reliable and accurate data, including in complex cases
- reporting and applying statistical expertise to data to understand insights into Scope 3 emissions
- insights that can best inform targeted decision-making
- navigating ambiguity within the global voluntary standards landscape
- optimising informed supplier engagement – engaging with and obtaining data directly from suppliers or via third parties
- Nature Positive Scope 3 Emissions reduction
- platforms and systems to capture and track Scope 3/supplier/product data
- varying taxonomy
- university structures and governance processes to effectively enable regulated enterprise-wide action.
How to register
The online event will be held across two sessions to accommodate all time zones on Thursday 19 September, 10am–11am and 8pm–9pm (Sydney/AEST). You will be asked to indicate your preference when you register.
A link to the online platform will be sent to registered participants closer to the event.
If you have any questions, please contact universitiesforclimate@unsw.edu.au.
Read the UNSW Environmental Sustainability Report to find out what the University is doing to achieve net zero emissions across our operations and value chain.
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