The Eora global supply chain database consists of a multi-region input-output table (MRIO) model that provides a time series of high-resolution IO tables with matching environmental and social satellite accounts for 190 countries.
The Eora MRIO features:
- a balanced global MRIO table documenting the inter-sectoral transfers amongst 15,909 sectors across 190 countries
- a complete timeseries for 1990-2022
- 2720 line item environmental indicators covering GHG emissions, labour inputs, air pollution, energy use, water requirements, land occupation, N and P emissions, primary inputs to agriculture (including 172 crops) from FAOSTAT, and Human Appropriation of Net Primary Productivity Full list
- a high-resolution version (full Eora) preserving national IO table detail, and a simplified verison (Eora26) with 26-sector harmonized classification
- raw data drawn from a wide range of national and international data sources
- reliability statistics for all results
How to Use the Eora Supply Chain Database
EORA is a global supply chain database that helps calculate carbon footprints across your value chain.
Here’s how to use it:
Step 1: Understand Your Supply Chain
EORA provides environmentally extended multi-region input-output (EE-MRIO) data covering 190+ countries and 15,909 sectors.
Step 2: Calculate Scope 3 Emissions
Use EORA to estimate emissions from your upstream suppliers and downstream customers when primary data isn’t available.
Step 3: Identify Hotspots
The database helps you pinpoint which parts of your supply chain contribute most to your carbon footprint.
Step 4: Use for CSRD Reporting
EORA data is particularly useful for Scope 3 Category 1 (Purchased Goods & Services) calculations required under CSRD.
Pro Tip: While EORA provides good estimates, combine it with supplier-specific data where possible for the most accurate carbon accounting.
New to Carbon Footprinting or Supply Chain Emissions?
Calculating Scope 3 emissions across your value chain is one of the most challenging aspects of carbon accounting.
Free Resources:
– Scope 3 Peer Group
– GHG Protocol
– CSRD Institute Free CSRD Fundamentals Course
– CSRD Institute Free Introduction to the VSME Standard Course
Expert Training
CSRD Institute offers comprehensive carbon accounting training including supply chain emissions:
– Course: CSRD Professional
– Learn: Gain a comprehensive understanding of Value Chain reporting requirements, including identifying its scope and defining its boundaries, the various Value Chain disclosure requirements, and the different reporting reliefs and transitional provisions provided.
– Format: Online/Self-paced
Duration: 8 hours, accessible for 12 months
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