Scope 3 Documentation
Supplier Activity Data Statement for CSRD Compliance
A Supplier Activity Data Statement provides the specific information procurement teams need: your facility's activity data (energy, fuel, transport, waste) converted to tCO₂e using internationally recognised emission factors. GHG Protocol aligned. PACT V2 compatible.
What Is a Supplier Activity Data Statement?
When your EU customer sends a "supplier data request" for their CSRD reporting, they need activity-based emissions data — not estimates, not spend-based proxies. A Supplier Activity Data Statement converts your actual operational data into auditable emissions figures using the same methodology professional consultants use.
Your actual data: kWh of electricity, litres of fuel, tonnes of materials, km of freight
DEFRA 2025 & GHG Protocol emission factors: kg CO₂e per unit of activity
Your total emissions in tonnes of CO₂ equivalent — exactly what procurement teams need
What's Inside Your Statement
Every statement includes complete documentation for audit-defensible reporting.
Executive Summary
Total emissions (tCO₂e), reporting period, facility scope, and methodology overview.
Activity Data Breakdown
Detailed emissions by category: energy, materials, transport, waste — each with activity data, emission factor, and calculated tCO₂e.
Methodology Notes
Emission factor sources (DEFRA 2025, GHG Protocol), calculation formulae, assumptions, and data quality notes.
Integrity Verification
SHA-256 hash of the complete dataset for tamper-evidence. Deterministic: same inputs always produce the same output.
CSV Data Export
Machine-readable data export for ESG platforms, procurement systems, or your customer's sustainability tools.
Compliance Disclaimers
Clear scope boundaries, data limitations, and regulatory positioning statements for audit safety.
Who Needs a Supplier Activity Data Statement?
Non-EU Suppliers to EU Companies
If your customer is an EU company subject to CSRD, they need your Scope 3 data. A data statement gives them exactly what their reporting framework requires.
Manufacturers & Fabricators
Facilities with energy, materials, and freight data. Our wizard covers all standard manufacturing emission categories.
Logistics & Distribution Companies
Transport and warehousing operations with fuel, electricity, and fleet data that feed into customer Scope 3 Category 4 & 9.
Any Supplier Asked for Emissions Data
If an EU procurement team has sent you a "supplier sustainability questionnaire" or "emissions data request," this is what they need.
Activity Data vs Spend-Based Estimates
| Criteria | Spend-Based Estimates | Activity Data (Ours) |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy | Low — uses $ spent × industry average | High — actual consumption data |
| Auditor preference | Accepted as fallback | Preferred method |
| GHG Protocol hierarchy | Tier 3 (lowest) | Tier 1 (highest) |
| CSRD/ESRS E1 alignment | Transitional only | Fully aligned |
| Customer confidence | Low | High |
| Reproducible | Depends on factors used | Yes — deterministic |
Supplier Activity Data Statement FAQ
What is a Supplier Activity Data Statement?
A Supplier Activity Data Statement is a formal document that converts your facility's operational data — energy consumption, fuel use, raw materials, transport, and waste — into greenhouse gas emissions (tCO₂e) using internationally recognised emission factors. It provides the specific activity-level data that procurement and sustainability teams need for Scope 3 reporting.
How is this different from a carbon footprint report?
A carbon footprint report covers your entire organisation's emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3). A Supplier Activity Data Statement focuses specifically on the data your customer needs for their Scope 3 Category 1 (purchased goods & services) reporting. It's more targeted, faster to produce, and directly actionable for procurement teams.
What does "activity data" mean?
Activity data is the raw operational data from your facility: kilowatt-hours of electricity, litres of fuel, tonnes of materials purchased, kilometres of freight transport, and tonnes of waste generated. We convert this activity data into emissions using published emission factors.
Is this aligned with GHG Protocol and PACT?
Yes. The statement follows GHG Protocol methodology for Scope 3 Category 1 calculations and is compatible with the PACT (Partnership for Carbon Transparency) V2 framework. Emission factors are sourced from DEFRA 2025, US EPA, and GHG Protocol datasets.
What format is the statement delivered in?
You receive a PDF data statement (typically 6-10 pages) with full methodology notes, plus a CSV data export for integration with ESG platforms. Both include a SHA-256 integrity hash for tamper-evidence.
Can my customer's procurement team use this directly?
Yes. The statement is designed for procurement and sustainability teams. It provides emissions data in a format they can feed directly into their Scope 3 reporting — no interpretation or additional processing required.