Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Start
October 27, 2026
End
October 27, 2026
Time Zone
Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney (+10:00)
Gain practical guidance on Scope 3 Emissions from sustainability and assurance specialists who work with organizations across Australia and New Zealand.
For many organizations, Scope 3 emissions represent the largest and most complex part of their carbon footprint. The challenge is rarely understanding why Scope 3 matters. The challenge is knowing where to start, how to collect reliable data, and how to build confidence in the information being reported.
Whether you're responding to customer requirements, preparing for sustainability reporting obligations, supporting net zero commitments or considering assurance, organizations are under increasing pressure to improve the quality and transparency of their emissions data.
This workshop brings together the combined expertise of SGS and thinkstep-anz to provide practical, real-world guidance on measuring, managing and assuring Scope 3 emissions.
Rather than focusing solely on theory, we will share the approaches, lessons learned and common challenges we've seen while working with organizations across a wide range of sectors. From manufacturing and food production to professional services, retail, infrastructure and construction, the principles remain the same: understand your value chain, focus on what matters most and build a robust foundation for credible reporting.
Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of their Scope 3 landscape, greater confidence in their data collection approach and practical steps to improve assurance readiness.
Join SGS and thinkstep-anz for a practical workshop series designed for organizations at different stages of their Scope 3 journey.
- DateTuesday, October 27, 2026
- Time10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Morning session) / 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Afternoon session)
- LocationM-City Office Building, Level 1, 2107–2125 Dandenong Road, Clayton VIC 3168
- Registration fee
General admission: $80
SGS and thinkstep-anz customers: $50 (promotional code required)
Choose the session that best suits your level of maturity
- Morning session: Learn how to establish a Scope 3 framework, identify material categories and build a practical plan for reporting
- Afternoon session: Explore supply chain transparency, reporting expectations and best practices for organizations looking to strengthen their Scope 3 capabilities
Both sessions include interactive activities, industry insights, guest speakers and expert panel discussions.
Why should attend?
This workshop is designed for organizations that want practical guidance from experienced practitioners rather than generic sustainability advice. You will learn how to:
- Identify and prioritize the Scope 3 categories most relevant to your organization
- Improve the quality, consistency and traceability of emissions data
- Understand what assurance providers look for and how to prepare
- Navigate common challenges associated with supplier and value chain data
- Build a practical roadmap for improving Scope 3 reporting over time
- Strengthen confidence in sustainability disclosures and decision-making
You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions, discuss challenges with peers and hear directly from specialists who work across carbon accounting, sustainability reporting and assurance.
Who should attend?
This workshop is suitable for organizations at any stage of their sustainability journey, including those:
- Beginning their Scope 3 measurement journey
- Looking to improve existing carbon inventories
- Preparing for climate-related disclosures
- Considering third-party assurance
- Supporting net zero and decarbonization strategies
- Responding to customer, investor or regulatory expectations
Typical attendees include Sustainability Managers, ESG Leads, Environment Managers, Risk and Compliance Professionals, Procurement and Supply Chain Managers, Quality Managers and Operations Leaders.
Meet your presenters
Barbara Nebel
CEO, thinkstep-anz
Barbara brings 25 years of experience helping organizations turn sustainability ambition into practical business action. Drawing on extensive experience working closely with Boards and executive teams across the primary sector, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing and other industries, she combines deep technical expertise with a strong understanding of what it takes to drive meaningful change within organizations.
Her experience spans New Zealand, Australia, Asia and Europe, giving her a broad perspective on the sustainability challenges businesses face. Her particular strength lies in translating complex sustainability topics – from Scope 3 emissions and life cycle assessment to the circular economy and sustainability strategy – into clear, practical business decisions.
Mark Crichton
Sustainability Program Adviser, SGS
Mark is a sustainability professional specializing in sustainability strategy, greenhouse gas auditing, sustainability reporting and decarbonization. He supports organizations in developing sustainability strategies, verifying environmental claims and navigating sustainability requirements and reporting frameworks. His experience includes greenhouse gas verification, sustainability consulting and helping organizations translate sustainability ambitions into practical actions and measurable outcomes.
Rhea Selwan
Sustainability Adviser & Lead Auditor, SGS New Zealand
Rhea is a Sustainability and ESG Adviser and Lead Auditor with more than 18 years of experience delivering assurance, audit and advisory services across complex organizations and high-risk industries. Her expertise spans greenhouse gas assurance, Scope 3 emissions assessment, climate-related disclosure assurance, product carbon footprint verification and environmental management systems. She has worked across the construction, manufacturing, agriculture, waste, infrastructure and government sectors, helping organizations strengthen sustainability performance and reporting practices.
Agenda
Morning session - Scope 3: Start Smart, Build From There (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
For organizations beginning their Scope 3 journey.
This practical workshop is designed for organizations looking to understand, measure and manage their Scope 3 emissions. Participants will gain a clear understanding of where to start, how to identify material emission sources, what data is required, and how to build a practical roadmap for future reporting.
- Understanding Scope 3 and where to start
- Identifying material emission categories
- Building a practical data collection approach
- Interactive workshop exercise
- Guest speaker case study and lessons learned
- Panel discussion and audience Q&A with thinkstep-anz, SGS and industry representatives
Lunch (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)
Lunch is included for both sessions.
Afternoon session - Supply Chain Transparency and Scope 3 Readiness (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
For organizations with a more mature sustainability or reporting program.
Designed for organizations that already have an emissions inventory or are responding to increasing customer and supply chain expectations. This session explores supply chain transparency, emissions reporting expectations, and how businesses can strengthen their reporting foundations to meet growing market demands.
- Why supply chain transparency matters
- What global organizations are asking from suppliers
- Understanding emerging Scope 3 and supply chain expectations
- Reporting fundamentals and methodology
- Interactive best-practice workshop and live quiz
- Expert panel discussion and audience Q&A with auditors and practitioners
About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.
Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource.
SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN SW).