TOP 10 – SCOPE 3 STRATEGIES

COMPANY : GOOGLE EMPLOYEES : 182,500 CEO : SUNDAR PICHAI FOUNDED : 1998

A powerful strategy for achieving significant reductions in Scope 3 emissions is mandating net-zero commitments . By leveraging its purchasing power , an organisation can create a ripple effect that encourages sustainability throughout its supply chain . This means companies can inspire their suppliers to prioritise emissions reduction and adopt more sustainable practices .

Implementing this strategy involves clearly communicating the requirement

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Google Sustainability for net-zero commitments , explaining the rationale and benefits behind them . Providing a timeline for suppliers to develop their plans and offering necessary support is crucial , as each supplier has different capacities . Integrating these commitments into supplier contracts formalises them within the business relationship .

Google has embraced this approach by mandating net-zero commitments from its key suppliers . Through the Google Renewable Energy Addendum , the company has asked its largest hardware manufacturers to achieve a 100 % renewable energy match by 2029 .

62 November 2024