Case studies

Why should my organization focus on Scope 3 GHG Emissions?

Companies must reduce their greenhouse gas waste emissions to keep global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) are divided in to 3 areas or "Scopes". Scope 1 covers gases released on site. Scope 2 relates to energy.

If you see a claim by an organization that they are carbon neutral, they generally mean their Scope 1 and 2 emissions are being offset or reduced by green initiatives. Did you know that Scope 1 and 2 emissions represent just 10 to 30 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions?
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Scope 3 emissions account for the vast majority of an organization's emissions. And due to their scale and variety, Scope 3 emissions can not be wholly offset through popular means such as carbon credits or offsets.

Purchases and waste disposal represent a significant portion of Scope 3 emissions. The electronics you buy, and the electronics you discard, fall under Scope 3 emissions. MobiCycle's Waste Management platform aids organizations understand and reduce their Scope 3 emissions around electronic waste.

How can MobiCycle help my organization address Scope 3 GHG emissions?

As one of the few tech companies in the world dedicated to eWaste, MobiCycle's SaaS+ platform helps you supercharge your ESG reporting. Add eWaste to your ESG reporting of scope 3 emissions. Celebrate how you manage your electronic waste globally.

We capture and quantify baseline emissions from your eWaste supply chain. Once we exclude the noise of unaudited and self reported vanity metrics, necessary actions can be taken.

To calculate scope 3 emissions from eWaste, we determine the total mass of electronics discarded. Then, we estimate tonnage related to different streams, e.g. landfill, incineration and recycling.  

MobiCycle's platform also integrates with your ERP systems to collect purchasing data, commodity type and emissions data from suppliers.

Can tech really save the planet?

MobiCycle's motto is tech - and, digital tech in particular -  can save the planet. Technology comes from the Greek word, technē; meaning it is concrete yet variable, but mostly context-dependent. Technology therefore cannot be universally disregarded. The technology that underpins MobiCycle's SaaS+ platform relies not on the sort of multi million dollar moonshots bemoaned by activists, but on adaptable hardware and software applications.  

Our technology adds momentum to human insights and process change via environmental audits, data analysis, or training. We differ from green tech that makes dramatic physical alterations to the environment (such as carbon recapture). On hardware, we offer bins specifically designed for electronic waste.

On software, we make the process of learning about eWaste more intuitive through AI empowered searches for waste codes, or the latest regulations. Unreal Engine allow us to build worlds where users can catch a realistic glimpse of a future where global warming has increased our sea levels, while teaching them how to repair eWaste.  Mixed reality is used as a training device for how to handle eWaste in the workplace.

What is MobiCycle's position on net zero?

The United Nations Environment Program and Climate Action Tracker, found that net zero targets will, at best, keep temperatures to 2.7°C (5°F).  

Per the Sierra Club, “A country could embark on a massive reforestation project, only to see those forests decimated by wildfires or illegal logging. They could invest in carbon-capture technology that fails to pan out...There are simply not enough land and trees in the world to soak up the emissions of big polluters and northern governments."

Per Meena Raman, Friends of the Earth Malaysia, "Offsetting is no longer a solution. It has to be real zero. And it should have been real zero yesterday...Net zero by 2050 is too little, too late, particularly for the rich world.”

How can we ensure we achieve value for money?

For every dollar spent on green innovation, we could avoid $11 of climate damage. For every dollar spent on existing technologies such as solar wind turbines, we avoid about 3 cents of climate damage. A carbon tax of $5 per ton will cut about 5-10% of global emissions.

Who sets the reporting standards for GHG emissions?

Over 100 standards and frameworks exist to help organizations structure your sustainability reports. Two of the most popular standards are by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB). In November 2021, an International Sustainability Standards Board was launched to provide one global standard.

How will COP26 impact eWaste management?

Despite numerous letters to request eWaste be included on the COP26 agenda, the conference ended with no formal discussion on eWaste. Notably, the UK generates the second highest per capita eWaste in the world at approximately 24kg per person. Norway generates the most with approximately 26kg per person.