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A new model for supply chain climate action Active, early engagement with suppliers is essential. Scope 3 emissions originate primarily at the supplier level – be it farmers, processors or packagers. Early collaboration targets shared decarbonisation objectives, incentivises suppliers and embeds co-investment models in procurement.
“ Suppliers are the source of most Scope 3 emissions, so early engagement through shared targets, incentives and co-investment programmes is key to scalable impact,” Luke explains. This model distributes climate and business risk, replacing siloed sustainability projects with embedded operational value.
Progress is slow, especially in complex agricultural and upstream value chains, but credible interventions deliver sustainable competitive advantage.“ Those firms leading the charge are embedding decarbonisation into long-term strategy, supplier partnerships and procurement cycles which are offering environmental impact and business value,” Luke continues.
Scope 3 typically contributes between 70 – 90 % of a company’ s carbon footprint in food, beverage and manufacturing sectors
Source: Agreena
“Transparent emissions data prevents freeriding, double counting, and strengthens accountability across value chains”
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