THE SCOPE 3 FORUM AT NET ZERO : LIVE we can encourage innovation for more sustainable products .”
Off the back of this in 2023 , Clyde & Co implemented a set of sustainable procurement principles which encourage suppliers to adopt its sustainability targets as a minimum before they become obligatory in three years ’ time . He continues : “ We have to be a bit more authoritarian with our own supply chain . We have to strike that balance of bringing people on the journey , but also we also have to be a little bit more imposing in how fast they start that journey .”
Speaking at Sustainability LIVE : Net Zero , Patrick Linighan , Chief Sustainability Officer at Clyde & Co , Javier López Gómez , Global Head of Corporate Sustainability at SGS and Mark Jones , Chief Sustainability Officer at THG joined forces to uncover the critical role of supply chain sustainability and Scope 3 emissions in driving a more sustainable future .
The panel explored innovative approaches and key insights for managing and reducing environmental impacts throughout the supply chain .
Highlighting Scope 3 ’ s dominance in corporate carbon footprints , the panel discussed challenges such as data availability , control limitations and the necessity for stakeholder collaboration . The forum also underscored the importance of sustainable procurement and the balance between encouragement and enforcement to drive innovation and achieve decarbonisation goals .
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