THE SEC CLIMATE DISCLOSURE RULE: HOW SCOPE 3 IMPACTS YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN

The SEC's new climate disclosure rules are a watershed moment for American business. While the rules explicitly target public companies, the ripple effects (specifically regarding "Scope 3" emissions) are already crashing down on private manufacturers and logistics providers.

What are Scope 3 Emissions?

Scope 1 covers direct emissions (your smokestacks). Scope 2 covers purchased energy (your electric bill). Scope 3 covers everything else—including the emissions produced by your suppliers and your customers.

This means if you sell parts to a publicly traded auto manufacturer, your carbon footprint is now their liability.

The "Cascade Effect"

We are already seeing Request for Proposals (RFPs) from major corporations demanding carbon data from vendors. If you cannot provide verified GHG (Greenhouse Gas) data, you risk losing contracts to competitors who can.

How We Help

Mercy Environmental performs comprehensive GHG inventories aligned with the GHG Protocol. We help private companies quantify their emissions so they can satisfy the reporting requirements of their public clients and secure their place in the supply chain.