How Can I Track Scope 3 Emissions from My Supplier?

As sustainability expectations increase, more businesses are asking a critical question:

“How do we measure the carbon footprint of the products and services we buy?”

That question sits at the heart of Scope 3 emissions—and for many organisations, Scope 3 is the biggest, most complex part of their carbon footprint. It covers all the indirect emissions that occur in your value chain, including emissions from your suppliers.

If you’re buying cleaning or hygiene products, you’re already creating Scope 3 emissions. The good news? We can help you measure and reduce them with our Local Impact Framework an ESG reporting model

What Are Scope 3 Emissions?

Scope 3 includes all indirect emissions that fall outside your organisation’s direct control. These can include:

• Purchased goods and services (like toilet paper, hand towels, chemicals)

• Transport and distribution (especially if items come from far afield)

• Use and disposal of the products you buy

These often make up the majority of your emissions—especially in service-led sectors like facilities management, education, and commercial cleaning.

How We Help You Track Scope 3 Emissions?

At Janitorial Express, we work with Neutral Carbon Zone (NCZ) to provide clients with accurate, site-specific Scope 3 emissions data.

We can:

• Break down the carbon footprint of every product you purchase

• Provide reports by individual site or department

• Help you identify lower-carbon alternatives

• Support monthly or quarterly ESG reporting with data that’s ready to plug in

This means your procurement data becomes actionable carbon data—helping you make better decisions and meet your own ESG or net-zero targets.

Why Local Supply Chains Matter

Tracking is one thing—but reducing is better. That’s why working with a local supplier makes a real impact.

As a London-based distributor, we:

• Keep stock closer to the point of use

• Cut out unnecessary cross-country delivery miles

• Offer faster, lower-carbon deliveries

• Support local employment and responsible operations

This isn’t just good logistics—it’s good ESG.

? Fewer miles. More visibility. Lower emissions.

Why We Use Both Planet Mark and NCZ

We hold certifications from both Planet Mark and Neutral Carbon Zone—and for good reason:

• Planet Mark gives us third-party validation of our overall sustainability performance. It’s a well-known and trusted framework.

• NCZ gives us the tools to measure Scope 3 at a granular level, so we can report carbon data to our clients, site by site.

In other words:

• Planet Mark proves we’re committed to reducing emissions.

• NCZ helps us prove the impact of what we supply to you.

Want to Track Your Scope 3?

If you’re reviewing your ESG strategy or preparing for a tender, we can provide:

• A carbon footprint breakdown of your cleaning supplies

• Ongoing reporting for multiple sites

• Data you can plug directly into ESG dashboards or sustainability frameworks

Because sustainability isn’t just about what you buy.

It’s about who you buy it from, and how it’s delivered.

Because Where It Comes From Matters

We believe that cleaning shouldn’t cost the earth—and that your supply chain should help you meet your goals, not make them harder.

If you want to get ahead of Scope 3, we’re here to help.

Because where it comes from really does matter.