Scope 3

This working group is a partnership between the Higher Education Procurement Association (HEPA) and EAUC.

Purpose  of the group: 

• To look at a combined and a cohesive response from the Higher & Further Education (Tertiary) sectors to the challenges presented by climate change and Scope 3 (Supply Chain) Emissions reporting, and how the Teriary Education (TE) sectors can reduce their impact.
• Ensure there is a motivation across the TE sectors in the UK to take appropriate action.
• A review of the carbon measurement tools available and propose acceptance of one  set of tools to ensure reporting for the TE sector is managed the same way.
• Generate an understanding of the benefits and drivers, ensure that organisations understand needs, and ensure buy-in from the sector is achieved.  
• Agree on behalf of the HEPA RPG, a supply chain code of conduct.
• Provide guidance (particularly for procurement) and case studies of climate emission  reduction initiatives to enable organisations to move forward with reducing  negative climate impacts
• Seek funding opportunities to develop tools and resources

EAUC is the secretariat for the Scope 3 Group and all Sub-Groups. Contact us if you wish to be part of the overall Scope 3 Group or any of the Sub-Groups.

Sub-Groups

Category specific groups have been set up with members from procurement/sustainability/technical (and if applicable academic) sector specialists from institutions, relevant specialist groups and purchasing consortia. There groups shall develop and manage guidance and tools and methods of measurement for their areas of scope.

• Construction
• Energy
• Food
• Furniture
• IT
• Laboratories
• Travel