Best Practices: Supply Chain Decarbonization
Gus Brewer
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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.
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
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 cons...
Ryan Skinner
Research Director
Ryan is a Research Director at Verdantix, where he leads a team of analysts delivering research, data and advisory services that help clients navigate the fast-evolving landsc...
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