GHG Assessment and Disclosure for Microsoft Suppliers

As a Microsoft Recommended Solution Provider (RSP), Protiviti supports Microsoft suppliers in fulfilling Microsoft’s sustainability expectations related to GHG emissions.

Emissions Data Collection and Validation

Protiviti supports structured activity data collection across business units and value chains using ready-to-use templates, interviews, and reconciliation procedures to improve data completeness, consistency, and traceability for emissions reporting.

Scope 1, 2 and 3 Carbon Accounting

Our teams perform Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions calculations aligned to Microsoft disclosure expectations, with particular focus on material Scope 3 categories and advancement beyond generic spend-based methodologies, where feasible.

Consultant Letters

As a Microsoft Recommended Solution Provider, Protiviti prepares consultant letters aligned with Microsoft’s disclosure expectations, using Microsoft-provided templates.

Emission Reduction Plan

Protiviti supports the development of structured emission reduction plans through identification of reduction opportunities, feasibility assessment, prioritisation, and definition of targets, initiatives, governance, and monitoring mechanisms.

Ongoing Reporting and Programme Support

Our teams provide ongoing advisory to support annual disclosure cycles, methodology updates, data process improvements, and alignment with evolving customer and regulatory sustainability expectations.

How is Protiviti different from other firms

We use a repeatable, defensible methodology with clear allocation logic helping you explain not just the results, but how you arrived at them.

Just as importantly, we apply strong documentation discipline, providing evidence -backed outputs and deliverables that align to Microsoft expectations.

By deploying a hub-and-spoke delivery model, we combine local engagement and centralised analytics, ensuring consistency and connectedness across regions and business units especially useful for suppliers’ global operations.

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Frequently asked questions

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What are Greenhouse Gases (GHG) and why measure them?

Greenhouse gases (GHG) are gases like carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide that trap heat in Earth’s atmosphere, causing global warming. We measure them to understand our impact, meet regulations, and achieve reduction targets, thereby supporting actions that protect climate, health, economies and ecosystems globally.

What are Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions?

Scope 1 emissions arise from emission sources directly owned or controlled by the reporting company. Scope 2 emissions arise due to production of energy purchased by company. Scope 3 emissions include all other indirect sources across the upstream and downstream value chain.

What data will Protiviti need to complete the process?

We typically request energy/fuel use, logistics data, procurement spend/activity for key categories, headcount/site lists, and service volume units.

Can Protiviti help if we have incomplete data?

Yes. We help design a practical data collection plan, apply screening/estimation where appropriate, and document the approach transparently.

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GHG Emissions Disclosure Support for Microsoft Suppliers

Protiviti’s Role as a Recommended Solution Provider