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The stark reality is that we cannot move the needle on climate without deep supplier engagement. And furthermore, how can you track supplier GHG reduction if you are using average commodity factors? You can't. That's Why Planet FWD unlocks supplier emissions reductions with customized emissions factors unique to your suppliers and their specific products!

Members of the sustainability team at a large multinational producer and distributor of beverages are on a mission to understand potential climate-related hazards that could disrupt supply chains and negatively impact essential revenue streams for the company. Given the growing frequency and intensity of climate-related events, team members wanted to implement a more sophisticated approach for identifying potential climate risks to the business. Read the full case study: https://ow.ly/TgxA50PGLhI

What can consumer goods leaders learn from PepsiCo's sustainability strategy, "PepsiCo Positive?" Watch this interview from our #TowardsNetZero conversations with Archana Jagannathan and Miranda Hadfield to discover the strategy's three main pillars: positive agriculture, positive value chain, and positive choices. Learn why the Coalition Towards Net Zero is crucial for achieving climate goals.

Setting a net-zero goal is just the beginning of a company’s climate strategy, with the real challenge lying in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in their supply chain, known as “Scope 3” emissions. While these emissions are beyond a company’s direct control, stakeholder expectations and reporting frameworks require large corporations to engage their partners in sustainability efforts. PepsiCo, with its roots in agriculture, recognises the impact of climate change on crops and farmers and has embarked on a net-zero journey. They incentivize emissions reductions for top executives and are working on quantifying Scope 3 emissions. The success of such efforts depends on three key elements: setting clear expectations, understanding the economics of emissions reduction, and enabling partners with guidance, resources, and investments. Ultimately, building a sustainable value chain is vital for meeting sustainability goals, enhancing resilience, and improving business performance. For global CG industry trends, subscribe to our weekly email newsletter at  https://lnkd.in/dfWjE5uY

Don’t miss out on part two of our ESG webinar series. We had a fantastic turnout last week! Together with DitchCarbon, we explored emission legislation impacting our industry and how food manufacturers can prepare. The key takeaway? Start integrating sustainability into your business decisions now! A live poll revealed that 67% of brands are just beginning to comply with climate legislation. Part Two: Enhancing Compliance with Net Zero Product Design Join Carl Olivier from Sustained, a leader in environmental impact insights and reduction solutions, as he addresses the urgent challenges of the global food system amidst a climate and biodiversity crisis. Learn how food companies can boost environmental accountability throughout their product lifecycles. What to Expect: ♻ Strategic Approaches: Mitigate environmental impacts by integrating environmental costs into food design and formulation. ♻Operational Integration: Embed environmental insights into your workflows for robust sustainability practices. ♻Impact Scores: Discover the TraceGains & Sustained collaboration and how impact scores for marketplace ingredients drive transparency and innovation in procurement decisions.   Sign up now and stay ahead in sustainable practices: https://lnkd.in/eBprn6Gc

I learned a lot at ‘Tackling the Challenge of Sustainability Reporting’, hosted by University of Bristol's Professional Liaison Network and OVO last week! One of they key takeaways for me is how important supply chain collaboration is to improve data and reporting. New requirements, such as Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and Sustainability Disclosure Standards, present both a risk and opportunity for big businesses to work with local companies in their supply chain. Businesses have been telling us supplier engagement is a priority, which is why we are hosting our first Climate Action Breakfast on 17 July on this topic. Come along to find out: - Why supplier engagement is so important; - Setting a supplier engagement goal; - Identifying who needs to be involved internally and how to create buy-in; - How to map suppliers and select priorities for engagement. For more information and to register: Climate Action Breakfast - supplier engagement #1 | Humanitix Thank you to speakers for sharing your insights last week: Charlotte Villiers Stuart Cooper Sam Preece Brendan Costelloe Matthew Germain Kim van Lieshout Alex Cullen

The Devil’s in the Data – Understanding Emissions. At Sustainable Foods London, Saif will unpack the reasons why your GHG inventory will ultimately let you down and outline a roadmap for managing sustainability data to meet your changing needs. Hope to see many of you there! Let us know if you are also attending.

We often hear about the marketing power of making sustainability claims, but how effective is it? 🤔 As it turns out, making specific claims like "carbon zero" has a bigger impact on business growth than generic ones like "sustainable packaging". According to a study done by McKinsey & Company and NielsenIQ, products with the most specific sustainability claims grew 8.5% more 📈 than peers that didn’t make any, whereas products making the most vague sustainability claims had just a 2% growth differential. It's great to see that consumers support data-backed, credible claims, and that they know how to navigate greenwashing, too 💚. Measuring your business' greenhouse gas emissions with integrity is your first step towards making clear, specific claims on your packaging or in your messaging. At Carbonhound, our goal is to make this process approachable and accessible so businesses of all sizes so they can take climate action and see the business value of their work. Plus, if you are interested in emissions measurement for your CPG business, join our live webinar next Wednesday, February 28th: Navigating climate reporting pressure in the food & beverage industry #Decarbonization #ClimateAction #SustainableBusiness

Which #sustainability topics would you like to learn more about? 🤔 Take the opportunity to tell us what you want to see from the Supply Chain Sustainability School by filling out our annual Impact Survey. Your anonymous responses will inform how we decide to develop and improve our learning programme and provide you with the best possible service. Have your say ▶ https://lnkd.in/eV3HG94F

2 out of 3 food companies have yet to set near-term emissions reduction targets. 🍃 Among those that have, over half are unlikely to meet their 2030 goals if they continue relying on the 'hockey-stick curve' approach. The good news? Sustainability data is already available. Read our report to discover why your company needs to leverage this data now to become a sustainability trailblazer: https://lnkd.in/e2bgtQaW