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As environmental regulations tighten across the globe, net-zero targets and Scope emissions have become central to corporate sustainability—especially under evolving EU legislation such as CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

In Finland, most businesses currently focus on Scope 1 and 2 emissions. However, Scope 3 emissions, which cover indirect emissions across the value chain, are increasingly recognized as critical to reducing overall climate impact. And while relatively new, Scope 4 emissions—also known as “avoided emissions”—may actually be the most strategic in the long term. But what does that mean in practice?

Understanding Scope 1–4 Emissions

Scope	Definition	Example
1	Direct emissions from owned or controlled sources	Company vehicles burning fuel
2	Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, heating, or cooling	Emissions from producing purchased electricity
3	All other indirect emissions in the value chain	Emissions from logistics, product use, and waste
4	Avoided emissions resulting from low-emission alternatives	Emissions avoided by switching to eco-friendly cleaning products

How Dilute® Contributes to Scope 3 Emission Reductions

Scope 3 includes emissions outside of a company’s direct operations—often the largest category of emissions in sectors like cleaning, logistics, or hospitality. These are particularly challenging to manage, yet essential to address.

From the perspective of the client company:

From a client company’s perspective, using Dilute® Pro offers several clear ways to reduce Scope 3 emissions:

1. Category 1: Purchased Goods and Services
   Traditional cleaning products often come in single-use plastic containers, are heavily packaged, and carbon-intensive to produce.
   Dilute® Pro replaces these with a bio-based, concentrated alternative that consumes less energy and material per use.
2. Category 4: Upstream Transportation and Distribution
   Compact, pre-measured sachets are lightweight and space-efficient, resulting in lower emissions from shipping and storage.
3. Category 5: Waste Generated in Operations
   Fewer plastic containers and reduced chemical residue lead to less waste and simpler disposal, with a smaller environmental footprint.

Dilute® and Scope 4 – The Power of Avoided Emissions

Scope 4 refers to emissions that never occur in the first place, because a more sustainable option is chosen. These are often overlooked in standard reporting but can have a significant long-term impact.

From the perspective of the client company:

With Dilute® Pro, the avoided emissions are both measurable and meaningful:

1. No Need for Hot Water
   → Many traditional cleaning agents require hot water to be effective. Dilute® Pro works with cold water, reducing energy consumption and CO₂ emissions during use.
2. Fewer Deliveries Required
   → The ultra-compact format of Dilute® sachets reduces the frequency and volume of shipments, leading to lower transportation emissions.
3. Less Harmful Chemistry
   → The use of bio-based ingredients reduces the need for hazardous chemicals, easing wastewater treatment and limiting toxic environmental impact.
4. No Single-Use Plastics
   → By eliminating the need for PET bottles and other disposable packaging, Dilute® Pro helps avoid emissions from plastic production, transport, and disposal.

Summary: The Scope Benefits of Dilute® Pro

Scope	Dilute® Pro’s Impact
Scope 3	Lower emissions from procurement, shipping, and waste
Scope 4	Emissions are avoided altogether: less energy, plastic, transport, and chemicals

Sources:

1. https://ghgprotocol.org/sites/default/files/standards_supporting/FAQ.pdf.
   https://ghgprotocol.org/corporate-standard. https://www.motiva.fi/koti_ja_asuminen/ilmastonmuutos/hiilijalanjalki. https://sciencebasedtargets.org/net-zero. 
2. https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/suomen-ilmastolaki
3. https://www.wbcsd.org/Programs/Climate-and-Energy/Climate/Resources/Avoided-Emissions
   https://climate.mit.edu/ask-mit/what-are-avoided-emissions
   https://www.sitra.fi/artikkelit/valtyt-paastot-auttavat-vahentamaan-ilmastonmuutosta/