Before talking about carbon-negative production, carbon credits or climate neutrality, we need to know how to measure. In dairy farming, climate claims only gain strength when supported by consistent data, clear boundaries, separation between emissions and removals, methodological transparency and verifiable evidence.

Scope 3 is reshaping climate governance in the dairy supply chain by incorporating farm-level emissions into corporate inventories. Beyond a technical concept, it represents a strategic shift that connects primary production to risk, financing, and market access, requiring structured data and continuous management.