“ Crucially, it means understanding and addressing specific challenges faced by smaller businesses to ensure their participation,” Aniththa adds.
Myths still exist around decarbonisation, such as how increased effort will inevitably increase costs or remain a significant barrier to progress.
“ One misconception is that decarbonising procurement automatically increases costs within a business,” Aniththa goes on.“ While initial financial funding might be necessary – for example in new technologies, supplier training or data management systems – these should be viewed as investments, not expenses, as they will contribute towards a more sustainable, resilient and ultimately more cost-effective future.”
Platform solutions and collaboration The vast supply chains of major companies demand platforms capable of handling thousands of supplier relationships – all while maintaining data integrity and security.
Fang asserts that there is“ no onesize-fits-all tool”, with the most effective platforms supporting product-level carbon measurement and enabling seamless supplier collaboration.
“ Ideally,” he adds,“ these tools integrate with existing procurement and supply chain systems, embedding sustainability into how companies operate, not layering it on later.”
The evolution from spreadsheetbased data collection to integrated digital platforms represents more
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