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Carbon Footprint Assessment for Manufacturing SMEs

A complete Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG assessment for Quebec manufacturing SMEs. 

Everything is professionally documented, methodologically rigorous, and ready to submit to EcoVadis, tier 1 buyers, public procurement agencies, or financial institutions.

  • Starting at $6,500 CAD
  • Delivered in approximately 3-4 weeks
  • GHG Protocol & ISO 14064-1 aligned
  • French or English
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Does this sound like your situation?

Your Tier 1 customer sent you an EcoVadis assessment request and your carbon data section is completely empty. Your score — and potentially your supplier status — depends on what you submit.

You're bidding on a government or industrial contract that includes ESG evaluation criteria worth 10–30% of the total score. Without documented emissions data, you're losing points before the technical review even starts.

You operate in a sector subject to Quebec's RSPEDE carbon pricing system and need a rigorous GHG inventory to plan your compliance strategy before your free allocations decrease further.

You export — or plan to export — to Europe and your customers are asking about the embedded carbon in your products as the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) takes effect.

These pressures are real, they’re growing, and they require a structured, credible response. That’s exactly what this service delivers.

A complete GHG assessment built for industrial operations

We calculate your organization’s full carbon footprint across all three emission scopes, following the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard and Scope 3 Standard — the internationally recognized methodologies accepted by EcoVadis, CDP, ISO 14064-1, and virtually every industrial buyer and public procurement agency in North America and Europe.

Scope 1 — Direct emissions

On-site combustion (natural gas, propane, heating oil, diesel), industrial refrigerants, owned fleet, and any process-specific emissions from your manufacturing operations. Calculated using official ECCC Canadian emission factors.

Scope 2 — Purchased electricity

Your Hydro-Québec consumption — calculated using Quebec's official grid emission factor. For most Quebec manufacturers running energy-intensive operations on the hydroelectric grid, this is near zero. We quantify this precisely and help you communicate it as the competitive advantage it genuinely is.

Scope 3 — Supply chain emissions

The largest and most requested scope for industrial suppliers — covering purchased goods and materials, inbound and outbound transportation, waste generated in operations, and business travel. Calculated using the spend-based method in the base package, with the option to upgrade to supplier-specific primary data through the Deep Scope 3 add-on.

Packages & pricing

Base Package
Scope 1, 2 + Spend-Based Scope 3
$6,500 CAD

The base package covers your complete emissions inventory across all three scopes. Scope 3 is calculated using the spend-based method — the fastest, most practical approach for a first assessment, and fully accepted by EcoVadis and most industrial buyers.

How spend-based Scope 3 works :

We use your accounts payable or general ledger data — for example, “$150,000 spent on steel from Supplier A, $45,000 on logistics with Carrier B” — and multiply those values by industry-standard EEIO emission factors. The result is a complete, compliant Scope 3 inventory that requires zero effort from your suppliers, keeps your workload predictable, and gives you a full bird’s-eye view of your value chain emissions — typically within your overall 3–4 week timeline.

What's included :

  • Complete GHG inventory report
  • Full Scope 1, 2, and 3 calculation with documented methodology
  • Hotspot analysis — top emission sources visualized
  • Supplier data sheet in primary data format — ready for EcoVadis and buyer portals
  • Priority reduction action plan with Quebec and federal funding programs identified
  • Annual update template for Year 2+ data refreshes
  • 60-minute results presentation and Q&A session
  • All deliverables in French or English — your choice

Payment terms : 50% upon signing · 50% upon delivery

Add-on A — Deep Scope 3
Supplier-Specific Primary Data

For organizations whose Tier 1 buyers require primary supplier data rather than spend-based estimates — or who want to demonstrate actual emissions reductions when switching to cleaner suppliers.

How it works :

We identify your top suppliers by volume or spend, contact them directly to request their Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs), Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), or facility-level allocation data, and replace spend-based estimates with verified, real-world emission factors for those suppliers. This is the gold standard for EcoVadis high scorers and Tier 1 supply chain compliance — it allows you to show actual carbon reductions if you switch to a cleaner supplier, something spend-based tracking cannot demonstrate.

Why it costs more :

Identifying, contacting, and following up with external suppliers — then normalizing different data formats into a consistent methodology — is significantly more time-intensive than working with your internal accounting data. The per-supplier pricing reflects this variable workload honestly.

Pricing tiers :

Add-on B — CBAM Compliance Note
EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
+$2,500–$4,000 CAD

For Quebec manufacturers exporting steel, aluminum, chemicals, fertilizers, or other CBAM-regulated products to the European Union.

What's included :

A technical note documenting the embedded carbon in your regulated export products in a format compatible with EU CBAM reporting requirements — based on the emissions data calculated in your base assessment. Includes product-level carbon intensity calculations and the supporting methodology documentation required for EU customs declarations.

Pricing note :

Final price confirmed after scoping call. Steel and aluminum are relatively straightforward. Chemicals, fertilizers, and mixed-material products require additional analysis and are priced toward the higher end of the range.

Year 2+ Annual Update
From $3,900 CAD

In Year 2 and beyond, your operational mapping, emission factors, and methodology are already established. The annual update is a data refresh and report regeneration — not a new assessment. We collect your latest year's operational data, recalculate all three scopes, and produce an updated report and supplier summary sheet ready for immediate submission.

What's included :

  • Full recalculation of Scope 1, 2, and 3 with current year data
  • Updated GHG inventory report
  • New supplier data sheet — ready for immediate submission
  • Year-over-year comparison and emissions trend note
  • 30-minute results review call

Pricing recap

Quebec manufacturers have a carbon advantage most don't know how to use.

Hydro-Québec’s grid emits approximately 1.7g CO₂ per kWh — compared to ~110g in Ontario and 400–500g+ across most US manufacturing states.

If your facility runs primarily on Hydro-Québec electricity, your Scope 2 footprint is near zero. For energy-intensive manufacturing operations, this is a measurable, documentable competitive advantage over continental competitors — one that increasingly influences sourcing decisions among buyers with aggressive Scope 3 reduction targets.

 

We quantify this advantage precisely, document it rigorously, and help you communicate it in the language your buyers understand.

What's included in your assessment

Complete GHG Inventory Report (20–35 pages)

A professionally written report covering all three scopes with full methodology documentation, data sources, emission factors used, assumptions clearly stated, and uncertainty noted where applicable. Structured for compatibility with EcoVadis, CDP Supply Chain, and ISO 14064-1 verification requirements.

Use it for : EcoVadis assessments, CDP questionnaires, public tenders, bank financing, RSPEDE compliance planning.

Supplier Data Sheet — Primary Data Format

A concise, standardized one-page summary of your emissions data formatted for direct submission to buyer portals and supply chain platforms. Includes Scope 1, 2, and 3 figures, methodology reference, emission factors used, and base year clearly stated.

Use it for : answering Bombardier, Bell, Pratt & Whitney, or any industrial buyer's ESG supplier portal — without reformatting your data each time.

Hotspot Analysis & Visualization

A clear visual breakdown of your top 3–5 emission categories, showing where your footprint is concentrated and where reduction investments will have the greatest impact per dollar spent.

Use it for : internal decision-making, capital expenditure planning, and demonstrating strategic environmental awareness to sophisticated buyers.

Priority Reduction Action Plan

5–8 concrete, sector-specific reduction actions ranked by impact and feasibility, with estimated timelines and applicable Quebec and federal funding programs identified for each action.

Use it for : building your decarbonization roadmap and accessing ÉcoPerformance, MADI, or Investissement Québec funding.

CBAM Compatibility Note (Add-on B only)

For manufacturers exporting CBAM-regulated products to the EU — a technical note documenting embedded emissions in your products in a format compatible with EU reporting requirements.

Use it for : maintaining access to European markets as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism takes full effect.

Annual Update Template

A structured data collection template pre-filled with your base year methodology, emission factors, and operational boundaries — so your Year 2 update takes days instead of weeks.

Use it for : maintaining year-over-year comparability with minimal internal effort.

A structured process
From Kickoff to Delivery in 3–4 Weeks

01

Scoping Call & Data Request
Week 1

We start with a 60–90 minute kickoff session to map your operations, identify all relevant emission sources across your value chain, and define the assessment boundary. You receive a sector-specific data collection template tailored to your manufacturing profile.

02

Data Collection
Weeks 1-2

You gather your energy bills, ingredient volumes, transport data, and waste records using our template. We guide you through the process and follow up on any gaps.​

03

Calculation, Analysis & Benchmarking
Weeks 2-3

We calculate your emissions across all relevant scopes using ECCC emission factors and GHG Protocol methodology, identify your top hotspots, and where available, benchmark your intensity against sector references to contextualize your performance.

04

Delivery & Presentation
Week 4

A 60-minute results presentation with your operations and management team. We walk through every deliverable, explain the hotspot findings, outline the priority action plan, and hand over your complete report package — ready to submit to buyers, lenders, or procurement agencies immediately.

* Add-ons usually extend the timeline by 1-2 weeks.

Is this the right fit for your organization?

This service is for you if :

  • You're a Quebec-based manufacturing SME with 25 to 250 employees
  • You supply (or want to supply) large industrial buyers (aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, distribution)
  • You've received an EcoVadis, CDP, or buyer-specific ESG questionnaire with carbon data requirements
  • You're bidding on contracts where ESG criteria affect your evaluation score
  • You operate in a sector subject to RSPEDE carbon pricing and need a rigorous baseline inventory
  • You export — or plan to export — products to European markets subject to CBAM
  • You've never completed a formal GHG assessment and want to get it done right the first time

This service is NOT for you if :

  • You already have a dedicated sustainability team running annual GHG inventories
  • You need a formally third-party verified or audited report (we can discuss verification pathways separately)
  • Your primary need is carbon offsetting rather than measurement and reduction planning
  • You operate primarily outside of Quebec or Canada

Methodology & Standards

All assessments are conducted in full accordance with the following internationally recognized frameworks. Our methodology is fully documented and traceable — so your report holds up to scrutiny from buyers, auditors, and government agencies.

  • GHG Protocol Corporate Standard — the global benchmark for Scope 1 and 2 emissions accounting, used by over 9,000 companies worldwide
  • GHG Protocol Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard — the internationally accepted framework for supply chain emissions, covering all 15 upstream and downstream categories
  • ISO 14064-1:2018 — international standard for GHG quantification and reporting at the organizational level; our methodology is structured for compatibility with third-party verification if required
  • ECCC National Inventory Report emission factors — official Government of Canada emission factors applied to all Scope 1 calculations and provincial electricity grid figures
  • EcoVadis & CDP alignment — results structured to directly answer the carbon-related questions in EcoVadis assessments and CDP Supply Chain questionnaires
  • VSME compatibility — for manufacturers with European customers, results are structured for compatibility with the Voluntary SME Standard increasingly required by EU buyers under CSRD cascade obligations

Government funding for eligible manufacturers

Several Quebec and federal programs can offset part of your assessment cost or fund the implementation of the reduction actions identified in your report. We identify applicable programs for every client as part of our standard deliverables.

  • ÉcoPerformance (TEQ) — Funds energy efficiency and GHG reduction projects. Your assessment is the required first step for most ÉcoPerformance applications.
  • MADI — Mesure d'aide pour la décarbonisation industrielle — Targets manufacturers subject to RSPEDE. Your GHG inventory is the baseline document required to access MADI funding.
  • Investissement Québec — ESSOR program — Funds manufacturing competitiveness projects including environmental performance improvements.
  • Développement économique Canada (DEC) — Federal funding for Quebec SME competitiveness projects, including green transition initiatives.

What comes after your assessment?

Once your baseline is established, our Environmental KPI Dashboard service turns your report into a living management tool — with quarterly updates, annual GHG report refreshes, and buyer-ready data always on hand. Most clients set up their dashboard within 4 to 8 weeks of receiving their assessment.

Learn about the KPI Dashboard →

Frequently asked questions

Should I start with the Quick Scan or go directly to the full assessment?

If you have a specific, imminent need — an EcoVadis deadline, a tender closing date, a financing request — go directly to the full assessment. The Quick Scan is for organizations exploring for the first time who want to understand their situation before committing. If you’re unsure, the free scoping call will clarify it in 15 minutes.

The spend-based method uses your financial data multiplied by industry-average emission factors — fast, practical, and accepted by most buyers and EcoVadis. The Deep Scope 3 add-on replaces those averages with real data from your specific suppliers — more accurate, scores higher on EcoVadis, and allows you to demonstrate actual reductions from supplier switching. Most first-time clients start with spend-based and consider the add-on in Year 2 once they know which suppliers represent their biggest emission drivers.

No. Spend-based Scope 3 data is accepted by EcoVadis and will meaningfully improve your score compared to submitting no data at all. The add-on becomes relevant when you’re targeting Silver or Gold EcoVadis ratings, when your Tier 1 buyer specifically requires primary supplier data, or when you want to demonstrate actual supplier-level emissions reductions.

For the base assessment, plan for 4 to 8 hours of internal effort — gathering energy bills, production records, and accounts payable data using our structured template. For Add-on A, add 2 to 4 hours to help identify and introduce us to your key suppliers. The data collection template is designed to make this as efficient as possible.

Very common — and not a problem. We’re experienced in working with imperfect data. Where primary data isn’t available, we apply recognized estimation methodologies and document our approach transparently in the report. Your assessment will clearly note what was measured directly and what was estimated — which is standard practice and fully accepted by buyers and auditors.

EcoVadis deadline coming up? Tender submission next month?

Book a free 30-minute scoping call. We’ll confirm what’s needed, which package makes sense, and whether your timeline is feasible — no commitment required.

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