Supply Chain Engagement is the only scientifically recognized way to meaningfully reduce Scope 3 emissions. At Life Climate, we guide your supply chain on its end-to-end decarbonization journey using the SBTi Supplier Engagement Guidance, CDP Supply Chain Program, and primary data collection methodologies.

To reduce your Scope 3 emissions, we engage your suppliers in the process and measure them with primary data.

Through supplier carbon targets, data collection platforms, and training programs, we deliver measurable reduction across the value chain.

According to CDP's 2024 data, Scope 3 value chain emissions account for an average of 75% of a company's total greenhouse gas footprint; in sectors such as retail and consumer goods, this rate exceeds 90%. Moreover, Scope 3 emissions are, on average, 26 times higher than an organization's direct operational emissions. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) requires organizations whose Scope 3 emissions make up more than 40% of their total emissions to set supplier engagement targets or reduction targets covering at least 67% of their emissions. Therefore, supply chain engagement has become a strategic necessity for both mandatory reporting compliance and real decarbonization.

Who is Supply Chain Engagement Suitable For?

Supply chain engagement programs are of critical importance for organizations of all sizes operating in the manufacturing, retail, food, textile, automotive, electronics, and service sectors. Especially for companies that have committed to or will commit to SBTi, exporters under the EU CBAM and UK CBAM, organizations aiming for the "A List" in CDP reporting, and businesses that will make Scope 3 disclosures under standards like UK SRS and TSRS, establishing a supplier engagement program is no longer a choice but a necessity. As of the beginning of 2026, more than 4,500 companies globally have made science-based commitments that include Scope 3 targets.

What are the Components of a Supply Chain Engagement Program?

An effective supply chain engagement program includes four key components:

• Supplier mapping and prioritization: Identifying critical suppliers based on spend, emission intensity, and risk criteria.

• Data collection infrastructure: Survey, platform, and API-based solutions supporting primary (activity-based) data collection; the SBTi guidance explicitly recommends transitioning to primary data.

• Capacity building and training: Guidance for suppliers to establish greenhouse gas inventories, set science-based targets, and design reduction projects.

• Target setting and performance tracking: Carbon performance indicators integrated into supplier contracts and annual progress reporting.

Our Services within the Scope of Supply Chain Engagement Consulting

At Life Climate, we provide support at all stages of the supply chain engagement process:

• Scope 3 emissions inventory establishment (compliant with GHG Protocol Scope 3 Standard, including 15 categories).

• Supplier prioritization matrix and risk map.

• CDP Supply Chain Membership program application and process management.

• Primary data collection platform selection and supplier survey design.

• Supplier training workshops, GHG inventory guidance, and SBTi application support.

• Integrating carbon performance criteria into supplier contracts.

• Annual progress reporting, verification processes, and stakeholder communication.

  
  

Benefits Provided by Supply Chain Engagement

A robust supply chain engagement program does not just reduce Scope 3 emissions; it makes supply chain risks predictable, provides a competitive advantage in contracting processes, and helps you meet regulator and investor expectations. Since reporting requirements like CBAM, UK SRS, TSRS, and CDP all request Scope 3 data, a single comprehensive supply chain program serves multiple regulations simultaneously. Deep collaboration built with suppliers creates opportunities for innovation, cost reduction, and long-term partnerships.

Contact Life Climate experts to manage your Scope 3 emissions, satisfy SBTi and CDP requirements, and turn your supply chain into a competitive advantage.