Beta Scope 3 Claim

Over 150 organizations have already fed into the development of the Claim through an earlier consultation process as a first step. In the forthcoming updated version of the Claim there are methodological changes, and, as with all science-based frameworks, best practice means that there is an iterative process to ensure final publication is fully robust and considers a wide-range of stakeholder perspectives. The process of inviting feedback on an updated version of the Scope 3 Claim, will help build on and strengthen existing requirements and guardrails to finalise the claim and ensure that it maintains high standards of integrity while also being practical to potential corporate adopters.

Businesses want to move rapidly with their climate transition plans, and a thriving, well-constructed voluntary carbon market is vital to supporting their goals. The consultation and strengthening of the Claim are key components of this work.

The process of the public consultation will ensure the requirements and recommendations covered by the Scope 3 Claim are clear, effective and further strengthen transparency. Specific topics addressed include the core methodology for the claim, proposed guardrails, and incentives to make progress towards scope 3 emissions targets. Alongside other aspects of the consultation, this will enable VCMI to further strengthen the updated Scope 3 Claim.

VCMI is committed to transparency and robust stakeholder engagement – that is one of VCMI’s core values and of the Foundational Criteria for any VCMI Claim. We are actively engaging organizations through social media, newsletters, and outreach through our networks, to encourage participation. Finalizing the Claim will also involve active input from VCMI’s Expert Advisory Group, in addition to formal approval and oversight by its Steering Committee.

All responses received from the consultation will be published on VCMI’s website, alongside a synthesis report and an explanation of how we’ve responded to comments in drafting the final version of the claim.

VCMI is proud to collaborate with BSI as a delivery partner to manage the public consultation of the beta Scope 3 Claim. BSI is a key part of the ISO system on standards, and their expertise in standards development processes and consensus building will help us gather valuable feedback from a wide range of stakeholders, ensuring that the final Scope 3 Claim reflects diverse perspectives and maintains robust guardrails.

VCMI will communicate further through September for organizations to better understand the consultation process and contribute in the most effective way possible. Sign up for the upcoming webinars for an overview of the consultation process, detailed explanations of the proposed updates, and an opportunity to ask questions.

Register below:

Sept 17 Registration
Sept 19 Registration

VCMI is currently working to finalize the Scope 3 Claim in Q1 of 2025. Since publishing the original beta roadmap, significant progress has already been made in improving the methodology for the Claim. In some cases, these improvements have led to significant changes from the initial methodology, requiring a new public consultation. This necessary step consequently extends timelines.