Scope 3 (Purchased Goods and Services)
We would estimate the LUC emissions based on the emission factors used. For example, if you purchased palm oil, you would multiply the activity volume (e.g. Litres of palm oil procured) by the emission factor for palm oil (e.g. Palm oil production).
This emission factor would include the estimated LUC emissions occurring within the Cradle-to-Gate life cycle of that palm oil, using a methodology known as Statistical LUC or sLUC.
Our Emission Factor Disaggregation Methodology can single out and disaggregate the LUC emissions that occur, something that current databases are unable to do so.
Scope 1 & 2
A possible method is to perform Direct Land Use Change (dLUC) calculations using the GHG Protocol Land Sector & Removals Guidance (GHGP LSRG, Part 2). This process involves using IPCC methodologies to model LUC emissions. We can support you throughout this process, and plan to incorporate it into our platform in the future.