Climate change is omnipresent. We feel its effects through elevated temperatures, rising sea levels, and the increased frequency of storms and
floods. TfS members have committed to limiting global warming to below 2°C as agreed upon at the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris in 2015. To achieve this goal, TfS offers its members and their suppliers a framework and tools to calculate their greenhouse gas emissions to effectively reduce these emissions in their supply chains. Upon completion of this learning plan, a learner should understand the importance of acting on climate change now.

Global warming and climate change are key sustainable development issues. Many governments are taking steps to reduce GHG emissions through national policies that include the introduction of emissions trading programmes, voluntary programmes, carbon or energy taxes, and regulations and standards on energy efficiency and emissions. Accounting for GHG emissions is a crucial first step that a company must take to begin their decarbonization journey. Upon completion of this learning plan, learners should understand that there are different types of emissions and the importance and basics of the accounting process.

Learning about Scope 3 emissions is essential for organization and individuals committed to environmental responsibility, sustainability, and addressing the challenges of climate change. Scope 3 is typically much higher than Scope 1 and 2 emissions, making it important to influence these GHG reductions. Having an understanding of a company’s Scope 3 emissions aligns with regulatory requirements, enhances competitiveness, and contributes to a more sustainable and resilient future. Upon completion of this learning plan, learners should understand what Scope 3 emissions are, why it is important to know a company’s Scope 3 emissions, and how to calculate them.

Climate targets are a competitive advantage.
Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges of our time, and businesses play a crucial role in addressing it. Businesses with ambitious climate targets often experience benefits in reputation, which can be reflected in their status as preferred suppliers and increase companies’ climate resilience to increasingly stringent regulations and evolving market preferences. Setting a climate target is not just a responsible action towards the planet, but it also provides a competitive advantage. This learning plan is a first step towards setting climate targets. By the end of this course, learners should understand what science-based targets are and how to set a company’s science-based targets.

This learning plan helps companies in the chemical industry to get started on their decarbonization journey.
In this learning series, experts share their knowledge and case studies from the chemical industry on how best to implement emission reduction measures. Upon completion of this learning plan, you should be able to understand emission reduction levers, know how to assess different ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the chemical industry value chains, and be able to plan what leads to emissions reductions in their company and supply chains.

Calculating the carbon footprint of products provides the best product-level information for identification, tracking, and reducing scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions in the chemical industry. Committed to making chemical supply chains more sustainable, TfS members and suppliers also share the responsibility to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the chemical industry. Scope 3 (upstream) greenhouse gas emissions constitute a major share of a chemical company’s emissions. Therefore, understanding and effectively managing Product Carbon Footprint is pivotal in this journey. Upon completion of this learning plan, learners should understand what PCFs are, the role and benefits of the TfS PCF Guideline, and be able to calculate Product Carbon Footprints according to the TfS PCF Guideline.

The TfS PCF Data Exchange solution is an IT solution that enables TfS members and suppliers to safely share upstream product carbon footprint data. It makes it easier for businesses to conduct cross-industry comparisons and compile and manage their emissions. This learning plan gathers all resources you need to navigate the TfS PCF Data Exchange solution.