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When Austrian Post set out to strengthen the accuracy of its transport emissions data, the requirement was ambitious: an ISO 14083-compliant calculation for every parcel throughout Austria, delivered with full transparency across the entire logistics chain.Transforming this requirement into a system that works in daily operations meant bringing together methodology, data, and real logistics processes. The result is a calculation approach that translates a complex standard into clear, repeatable steps and one that now supports both reporting and emissions management.

Decarbonising supply chain emissions is critical to reaching net zero and securing a liveable future. Yet for many companies reporting scope 3 emissions, the pace of reduction is slowing as early measures have already been achieved. As a result, market leaders are either reworking their scope 3 strategies or reframing their approach from broad advocacy to practical execution.

Black Friday and end-of-year sales present a massive opportunity for brands to boost visibility and drive revenue. On Black Friday alone, online spend reached over $10.8 billion. During such a competitive period, it’s hard to get your products in front of shoppers.

Spend-based and activity-based carbon accounting are two distinct approaches for estimating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The key difference lies in the type of input data: spend-based methods use financial expenditure, while activity-based methods use physical activity data (such as kWh, km, or kg).

Today’s shoppers are informed, intentional, and increasingly unwilling to accept vague sustainability claims. A recent survey found that 77% of Millennial and Gen Z consumers prefer sustainable brands, and 65% are willing to pay more for eco-conscious products.