Net Zero
End-of-life tyres and Scope 3: closing the reporting gap
Why tyre disposal sits in Category 5 and 12 of Scope 3, and how a traceable, lower-carbon disposal route supports net zero commitments.
By Tim Polidori
Published
Under the GHG Protocol, waste generated in operations (Category 5) and end-of-life treatment of sold products (Category 12) are part of Scope 3. For fleets, retailers and manufacturers, tyres are a material line.
From estimate to evidence
Most companies use spend-based estimates. A permitted, traceable disposal route lets you replace estimates with activity data — tonnage, treatment method and destination — and choose routes such as material recovery over energy recovery.