Scope 3: Creating Sustainable Procurement & Supply Chains
CDP and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) reported in 2024 that corporatesā supply-chain Scope 3 emissions were, on average, 26 times higher than their operational emissions across manufacturing, retail and materials.
Just eight supply chains account for more than 50% of global emissions, research from the World Economic Forum and BCG found.
These emissions can be hard to tackle, particularly when emissions are deep in the supply chain or addressing them may require collective action at the industry level.
At Sustainability LIVE: Climate Week NYC 2025, sustainability leaders from DP World, Aramex, Yum! Brands, HP and Sweep will take to the stage for a panel discussion on sustainable procurement and supply chains.
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Sustainable agriculture
In the food, drink and retail sectors, agricultural Scope 3 emissions can be a major share of carbon footprints.
"Agriculture is a keystone for community and environmental health," says Jon Hixson, Chief Sustainability Officer & Vice President of Global Government Affairs at Yum! Brands.
"If we can make it more resilient, we can help address critical challenges facing our natural resources, global food systems and growing population.
"One project Iām excited about is Taco Bellās collaboration, launched in 2023, to invest in a more sustainable beef supply chain.
"Together, weāre working with key suppliers, conservationists and ranchers in supporting habitat restoration and regenerative range management practices across the intermountain west through multiple grants."
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Scope 3 impact of logistics
Multinational logistics business DP World is committed to net zero by 2050 and aims to make supply chains more sustainable through its
Nicholas Mazzei, Vice President Sustainability at DP World, said on LinkedIn: "Sustainability in logistics is not just about reducing our emissions. It is about how we rewire global trade for resilience, value and long-term competitiveness.
"More and more conversations with our customers now start with sustainability. And rightly so.
"Whether it’s modal shift, electrification or decarbonising the supply chain, we need solutions that are measurable, replicable and deliver lasting value."
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The Sustainable Procurement & Supply Chain panel
The session will open with a keynote from Rachel Delacour, CEO and Co-Founder of Sweep, before a panel discussion including:
- Jon Hixson, Chief Sustainability Officer and Vice President of Global Government Affairs at Yum! Brands
- Jen Huffstetler, Chief Sustainability Officer at HP
- Nicholas Mazzei, Vice President Sustainability at DP World
- Manosij Ganguli, Group Chief Sustainability Officer at Aramex
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About Sustainability LIVE: Climate Week NYC 2025
The event is focused on bringing together policymakers, innovators and business leaders to collaborate and create solutions for global climate change challenges.
In New York, attendees can expect discussions spanning ESG data, corporate reporting standards, climate finance, supply chain transparency and the role of digital platforms in advancing sustainability.
Alongside bringing together some of the leading companies in the world the event is CPD accredited, meaning attendees can earn one CPD point for every hour of learning.
Sustainability LIVE: Climate Week NYC 2025 is a platform that allows leaders with a shared ambition to accelerate the progress to net zero, to collaborate and come to new climate solutions.
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