S03E11 - Profit/Planet - Cracking the Carbon Code: One System to Rule Them All
In this episode of the Supply Chain Dialogues, host Daniel Helmig and AI co-host AImee work through the details of global, regional, and local greenhouse gas regulations. They stress the importance of understanding the Greenhouse Gas Protocol's Scope 1, 2, and 3 requirements as a foundation for compliance with more specific rules such as the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, Germany's Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, and France's Climate and Resilience Law. The episode offers practical advice on data collection, risk management, and compliance strategies, emphasising the benefits of finding the right consolidated approach to meet diverse regulatory demands. Daniel and AImee discuss companies' challenges due to overlapping regulations and provide actionable tips for navigating this complex legal environment.
00:00 Introduction to the Supply Chain Dialogues
00:18 Understanding Greenhouse Gas Regulations
02:03 Breaking Down the GHG Protocol
03:00 Scope 1: Direct Emissions
04:13 Scope 2: Purchased Electricity
05:33 Scope 3: Indirect Emissions
09:30 Navigating European Regulations
11:36 Germany's Ambitious Climate Regulations
19:25 France's Comprehensive Climate Legislation
27:44 Recent Regulatory Changes and Future Outlook
34:06 Strategic Compliance Approaches
38:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts