Best Practices: Supply Chain Decarbonization

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Executive Summary

Net zero initiatives have entered a critical stage, where setting targets and making public claims are no longer enough. Firms now face mounting pressure from regulators, investors and stakeholders to deliver tangible emission reductions and demonstrate measurable progress. With supply chains accounting for over 60% of global emissions, decarbonizing this area remains a major challenge for organizations. This report outlines actionable strategies, innovative tools and best practices to help firms address supply chain emissions, meet net zero targets and enhance resilience amid rising scrutiny.

Table of contents

Summary for decision-makers
Heightened expectations push firms to achieve real emission reductions across their supply chains

Regulations, stakeholder expectations and market trends accelerate supply chain decarbonization
Competing business priorities and difficulty engaging suppliers hinder efforts
Best practices to improve decarbonization in the supply chain
Leaders use operational mechanisms to insert decarbonization into operational decision-making
Organizations must nurture suppliers to provide data and make emission reductions
Leverage digital technologies to help decarbonize the supply chain

Table of figures

Figure 1. Organizations face competing procurement priorities
Figure 2. Mapping the feasibility and potential of decarbonization levers

About the authors

Gus Brewer

Analyst
Gus is an Analyst in the Verdantix Net Zero & Climate Risk practice. Prior to joining Verdantix, Gus worked at Rio ESG, where he gained experience as a sustainability consultant, specializing in carbon accounting and environmental strategy. Gus holds a BA in Geography from the University of Exeter and a MSc in Carbon Management from the University of Edinburgh.

Ryan Skinner

Research Director, Net Zero & Climate Risk
Ryan is the Research Director for the Verdantix Net Zero & Climate Risk practice. He guides the research team to develop compelling research at the intersection of net zero strategies, carbon management, climate risk and technology. Prior to joining Verdantix, Ryan was a principal analyst at Forrester Research, where he initiated the research into ESG data and analytics offerings. He also has extensive experience of helping software companies with their messaging, positioning, market and technology strategies. Ryan studied at Duke University, the University of Manchester and the University of Oslo, and speaks Norwegian fluently.

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