In this episode of Sustainability Bites we do a deep-dive into industry progress on all matters Scope 3. Scope 3 remains one of the sector’s biggest challenges. Some are making great strides, others not so. Tune in to hear from industry thought-leaders on the frontline of Scope 3 endeavour. Learn about some of the common challenges, pitfalls and successes. 

Panel:

Claire Atkins-Morris - Sustainability Director, Sodexo UK & Ireland
Cameron Holder - Head of Commercial, Sustainability & Strategic Projects, Wahaca
Nick Hughes - Associate Editor, Footprint
Julia Jones - Head of Sustainability & Corporate Communications, Nestlé Professional

Listen in to hear our Sustainability Bites podcasters discuss:

Data:

• How has the quality and granularity of scope 3 data improved.
• What does better data mean for reporting against emissions reduction targets/comparisons versus baselines/rebaselining.
• Efforts to standardise how scope 3 emissions are measured and reported through e.g. CSRD/ISSB?
• The main ongoing challenges/gaps around data (e.g. disaggregation of emissions by type/accounting for FLAG emissions).

Reduction Activity:

• What are the main levers to pull to reduce scope 3 emissions? 
• Reformulation, sourcing practices - regen ag, waste reduction, packaging switches etc. 
• Working with the supply chain to generate robust data?
• To what extent we can rely on new technologies to achieve scope 3 reduction versus demand-side shifts.
• The main barriers to delivering sustained reductions in scope 3 emissions.

The business/supply chain:

• Support needed from within the business to deliver against scope 3 targets. 
• Key dependencies outside of your business and how to work with them to deliver Scope 3 ambitions.
• Key areas where collaboration with suppliers – and competitors. Can this deliver greater impact, faster...

Tune in to inform your Scope 3 strategy