3 Insights on Engaging Suppliers to Drive Emissions Reductions
The majority of emissions for most companies stems from Scope 3, so engaging suppliers is key to reducing your carbon footprint. In part two of this series, Planet FWD experts discuss which suppliers to focus on, and explore how to leverage farm-level data to drive the most impact.
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In today’s rapidly evolving sustainability landscape, engaging suppliers to reduce carbon emissions is crucial. Planet FWD’s team of climate experts who work directly with consumer companies to engage their suppliers are here to share their strategies and experiences for driving impactful changes and ultimately, work towards your company’s climate goals.
In our new video series, we speak with industry leaders and decarbonization experts who offer real-world insights into engaging your suppliers to drive meaningful emissions reductions that track toward your climate commitments.
Target Highest Emissions Suppliers for Maximum Impact
Elaine Hsu, Head of Operations at Planet FWD, explains how it may not always be the suppliers you spend the most with that are driving the bulk of your emissions. Having worked in sustainable operations for over 7 years, Elaine has personally seen the impact suppliers can make on a business.
By focusing on suppliers contributing the majority of your emissions, rather than just the biggest spend, you can drive the most impact. She highlights the importance of collaboration, data collection, and incentivizing suppliers to reduce emissions, emphasizing the need for quantifiable data to make meaningful progress. Elaine shares how solutions like Planet FWD can help you stack rank and prioritize suppliers contributing the most to your emissions profile.
Watch Elaine’s full insights on supplier engagement.
Harness Farm-Level Data for Accurate Carbon Footprints
Alli Koehle, a Senior Researcher at Planet FWD with deep expertise in agriculture and environmental plant science, delves into the power of farm-level data for food and consumer products. By diving deep into agricultural practices, companies can better understand where emissions are coming from at the very beginning of their supply chains, and even take credit for practices that are already making an impact - like regenerative agriculture.
Through her work with Planet FWD, Alli has seen reductions in carbon footprints by up to 200% in ingredients that were grown regeneratively. Farm-level data allows for a level of precision that highlights the benefits of sustainable practices in carbon accounting, while also illuminating the areas for most improvement.
Learn how farm-level data can help you better understand supplier emissions.
Real-World Success Stories of Supplier Engagement
With nearly a decade of experience in corporate sustainability, Charlie Quann, Head of Corporate Reporting and Decarbonization at Planet FWD, has had plenty of first- hand experiences partnering with customers and clients to meet decarbonization targets.
In this interview, he shares a case study where supplier engagement led to significant changes in meat procurement practices. By pressuring suppliers to adopt better manure management methods, a global food service provider reduced their carbon footprint. Charlie also talks about the importance of CEO-level buy-in to accelerate supplier initiatives.
Discover how supplier engagement can transform sustainability efforts.
Supplier Engagement is Critical to Success When it Comes to Climate Action
The path to decarbonization is not one a company can take alone—engaging suppliers is critical to making meaningful strides. Whether through data-driven sourcing decisions or encouraging suppliers to expand their own sustainability initiatives, there’s enormous potential to reduce emissions through collaboration.
Watch the full video series to learn more about how companies like are partnering with suppliers to make real progress in their decarbonization journey and stay tuned to hear from other industry experts on building successful supplier engagement strategies.
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