Linking Scope 1 reductions to the buyers who need them

Many upstream companies struggle to finance decarbonisation initiatives because the capital required is high and traditional funders see limited direct returns from Scope 1 reductions. At the same time, downstream companies face growing pressure to deliver credible Scope 3 improvements to meet regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations, yet often lack effective ways to drive actual reductions in their supply chains.

By linking verified Scope 1 reductions directly to the buyers who need them, this model allows buyers to co-finance the cuts that improve their own Scope 3 position. Project owners gain access to capital from the companies that benefit most from their emissions reductions, lowering financing barriers and risk. Buyers, in turn, secure traceable Scope 3 benefits that help lower carbon costs, strengthen product-level disclosures, and improve overall supply chain performance.

The result is a more efficient allocation of capital across the value chain. Reductions become easier to fund at source, and buyers gain a practical way to improve their regulatory and reporting position while actively supporting decarbonisation where it matters most.

Downstream companies receive direct, auditable benefits:

• Steelmakers lower the carbon intensity declared under CBAM.
• Battery makers improve the grade of their Battery Passport.
• Automakers and OEMs report lower embedded carbon in their products.

Learn more in our 2026 Mining Industry Report linkedin.com

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