STRATEGIC SOURCING
Q. WHAT ROLE DO DIGITAL TOOLS SUCH AS BLOCKCHAIN AND AI PLAY IN TRANSPARENT EMISSIONS REPORTING?
» Digital tools are reshaping emissions reporting by enabling greater transparency, speed and accuracy. Blockchain provides an immutable record of emissions data across the supply chain, ensuring traceability and accountability. At Achilles, AI powers large-scale data extraction, transforming unstructured supplier documents into structured, auditable insights in real time. Our predictive models combine AI and machine learning to identify ESG and operational risks early, close data gaps and enhance emissions visibility. These technologies enable procurement teams to act with greater precision and accountability on emissions performance.
Q. HOW DO YOU EMBED CARBON TRACKING INTO EVERYDAY SOURCING AND PROCUREMENT WORKFLOWS?
» Integrating carbon tracking into daily procurement requires automation, standardisation and accessibility. At Achilles, we provide tools that help businesses collect primary emissions data through structured, sector-relevant questions. Our carbon calculator applies globally recognised methodologies to ensure accuracy and compliance with frameworks such as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. The Achilles Carbon Accounting platform automates data processing and reporting, supporting
CSRD, SBTi and CDP requirements. By aligning carbon insights with cost, risk and compliance metrics, we help buyers embed decarbonisation into core procurement decisions rather than treat it as a separate function.
Q. HOW DOES TECHNOLOGY HELP PROCUREMENT TEAMS MODEL COST VS CARBON TRADE-OFFS?
» Technology is enabling procurement teams to make more informed and balanced decisions by providing greater clarity on both financial and environmental impacts.
76 January 2026