July 22, 2008 - Dell has pulled out all the stops on its sustainability reporting this year, accounting for "Scope 3" climate emissions under the internationally recognized GHG Protocol. Scope 3 is the highest form of emissions reporting, encompassing both Scope 1 (direct emissions from physical operations such as manufacturing) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from use of resources such as electricity), as well as other emissions that may result from a company's activities.

In general, Dell's emissions under Scopes 1 and 2 are up slightly from the previous year. The company is seeking to offset the increase by sourcing more renewable energy.

Under Scope 3, Dell reports that in fiscal year 2007 the company emitted more than than 50,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide as a result of business travel. Dell has pledged to offset 100% of these emissions.

Dell has made climate management a key plank in its efforts to become the "greenest technology company on the planet". In September, the company announced a long-term plan to take its global operations carbon neutral.

Dell's latest sustainability report concludes with a section on how Dell is building global employee relations. For example, the company has set up an online idea-generation site where employees can post feedback for the company. Called 'Employee Storm," the site has generated over 200,000 posts since its launch last year, Dell reports.

Find the complete report here.