Overview of not-applicable Scope 3 emission categories

The table shows the emission categories that, based on our screening exercise, we believe are not relevant for KPMG, as well as our reasoning for each conclusion.

Scope 3 category

Rationale for non-applicability

Category 2 – Capital goods

The firm does not purchase any capital goods

Category 4 – Upstream transportation and distribution

Related emissions are accounted for in Category 1 emissions

Category 8 - upstream leased assets

Related emissions are accounted for in Category 1 emissions

Category 9 - Downstream transportation and distribution

The firm does not sell products

Category 10 – Processing of sold products

The firm does not sell products

Category 11 - Use of sold products

The firm does not sell products

Category 12 - End-of-life treatment

The firm does not sell products

Category 13 - Downstream leased assets

The firm does not lease any owned assets to other entities

Category 14 – Franchises

The firm does not operate franchises

Category 15 - Investments

The firm does not hold financial instruments wihtin the scope of this emission category