Engaging Suppliers to Drive Scope 3 Decarbonization
The majority of emissions for most companies stems from Scope 3, so engaging suppliers is key to reducing your carbon footprint. This series explores how consumer companies are using data to drive sustainable sourcing and collaborating with suppliers on emission-reducing practices to make significant progress in their decarbonization efforts.
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As consumer brands face increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprints, one of the most impactful places to start is the supply chain. We often see more than 90% of a company’s emissions tied to Scope 3, also known as your supply chain. Engaging suppliers in your decarbonization efforts is not just a necessity, but a major opportunity for transformation. But what does that look like in practice?
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.
As we explore the details of SBTi's latest guidance, it's important to consider not just the changes themselves, but how they fit into the broader context of corporate climate action. Let's examine the key elements of this update and what it means for businesses committed to meaningful climate initiatives.
Measuring and Reducing Emissions through Menu Innovation
Just Salad, a leader in sustainable food service, takes a data-driven approach to supply chain emissions reduction. Alex Harden, Just Salad’s Supply Chain and Sustainability leader explains the importance of understanding your carbon footprint to identify key areas for improvement.
For example, Just Salad has used this data to guide sourcing decisions, such as organic tofu regenerative organic quinoa, and plant-based alternatives like vegan feta and oat milk that have led to lower emissions. Listen to what else Alex has to say about shifts the restaurant chain has made to reduce emissions through suppliers.
Building Strong Supplier Relationships for Sustainability
Supplier engagement goes beyond tracking carbon numbers—it’s about building relationships and encouraging partners to adopt more sustainable practices. Miranda Gorman, Head of Climate Solutions and Science at Planet FWD shares that many suppliers are already implementing initiatives, such as waste reduction or regenerative agriculture. By identifying and quantifying these efforts, you can communicate the impact you’re already making while finding new ways to push even further.
One powerful example comes from a beef supplier who, through improved manure management and feed practices, achieved a 20-30% reduction in emissions. For a category like beef, often the largest carbon contributor for food companies, these kinds of savings are incredibly significant. Similarly, understanding the recycled content in packaging can lead to big wins for beverage brands.
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 Just Salad 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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