April 14, 2026
Engaging the Value Chain for Scope 3 Decarbonization
Four Principles to Guide Targeted and Systemic Action Resource Paper
This resource paper contains four principles and related levers companies can use to collaborate with like-minded partners along their value chain for both organizational and systemic Scope 3 emission reductions, especially those contained in Category 1: Purchased Goods and Services.
Scope 3 emissions have become an increasingly relevant KPI for sustainability and procurement leaders to measure the impact of their respective companies and suppliers, especially as global sustainability regulations continue to evolve and shape how companies measure and report sustainable progress. These teams are often asked to balance supplier engagement, sustainability data collection, public reporting, and broader business strategy goals with competing priorities like legal compliance and financial constraints, while simultaneously navigating a constantly evolving ESG regulatory landscape.
What this resource paper includes
A structured overview of common hurdles faced by sustainability leaders when engaging with suppliers today and four principles to drive meaningful Scope 3 emission reductions throughout value chains
Related tangible strategies to leverage for effective, streamlined collaboration with value chain partners
Context on how effective value chain engagement can amplify positive impacts across industries
Summary
This resource paper is designed to help both sustainability and procurement teams better understand tangible levers to effectively engage suppliers and reduce Scope 3 emissions in the value chain. By providing specific, prescriptive strategies, this paper distills often high-level, abstract concepts into a streamlined roadmap that supports internal decision-making regarding supplier engagement and sustainable purchasing processes.
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