Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR) — Question 39

A multinational footwear company prepares its annual GHG inventory. The company sustainability director organizes data according to the GHG Protocol and prepares a set of recommended actions to lower company emissions.
Which action is the director most likely to recommend to reduce company Scope 3 emissions?

Answer options

• A. Switch to suppliers located closer to textile printing and product finishing facilities.
• B. Replace company vehicles powered by petrol with electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids.
• C. Retrofit all existing manufacturing facilities with energy efficient standards.
• D. Upgrade air conditioning and other headquarters equipment to energy-efficiency models.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because switching to suppliers closer to production facilities can significantly lower transportation-related emissions, which fall under Scope 3. The other options focus on direct emissions from company operations or vehicles, which pertain to Scope 1 or Scope 2 emissions, not Scope 3.