For ESG leads, sustainability officers, and housing strategy teams.

Understanding Scope 3 for
Housing & Local Government

Course Level: 
Specialist

Course Length (Hours):
2.0

Delivery Format:
Online self-paced or in-house live

Proof of Learning:
Certificate of completion included

Course Overview

Scope 3 is where most emissions lie, and where housing providers and councils struggle the most.

This practical, jargon-free course breaks down Scope 3 in housing and public sector contexts, showing you where to focus, how to collect data, and how to drive meaningful decarbonisation through procurement and influence.

Who This Course is For

  • Local authority and housing association sustainability teams

  • ESG leads and analysts

  • Procurement teams responsible for Scope 3 action

  • Consultants supporting housing or LA decarbonisation

What You’ll Gain

  • Clarity on Scope 3 categories in housing and local government

  • Practical data collection and reporting methods

  • Tools to integrate Scope 3 into your climate strategy

  • Templates to engage supply chains and partners

  • Insight into leading practice from the sector

Modules:

Module 1:

What is Scope 3?

Why it matters, and where it hides in your operations

  • Includes: Scope 3 Housing Breakdown

Module 3:

Data Without Perfection

Making a start, even with messy data

  • Includes: Scope 3 Data Tracker Template

Module 5:

Action Planning & Integration

How Scope 3 supports your wider decarbonisation story

Module 2:

Mapping Your Scope 3 Emissions

From procurement to tenancies, building your picture

Module 4:

Engaging Suppliers & Partners

Turning contracts, frameworks and comms into carbon tools

Resources Included

  • Scope 3 Emissions Breakdown

  • Editable Scope 3 Tracker

  • Supplier Engagement Templates

  • Certificate of Completion

This course is CPD-aligned and structured for strategic professional development.

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