Supplier partnerships: A key to successful sustainability transition
SustainAbility School #80
For any company, Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions contribute to 65-99% of the total carbon footprint.
A first comprehensive evaluation of a company’s greenhouse gas emissions highlights the significant impact its supply chain has on its carbon footprint and the environment. To genuinely reduce their environmental impact and achieve the Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions target, companies cannot bypass the active involvement of their suppliers.
At the same time, the market has seen the development of several digital platforms specializing in evaluating companies based on ESG criteria. Synesgy is one such global digital platform that assesses companies and supply chains from an ESG perspective. The platform was developed by CRIF to collect and manage ESG data at a granular level.
By implementing a dedicated questionnaire based on national and international sustainability standards (SDG, UNGC, GRI, EFRAG), Synesgy enables companies to perform a self-assessment of their ESG performance, identifying strengths as well as areas in need of improvement. This allows them to act by setting an appropriate sustainability strategy and building an internal journey. The Synesgy questionnaire is certified by the CRIF Rating Agency, which is recognized at the European level.
A first comprehensive evaluation of a company’s greenhouse gas emissions highlights the significant impact its supply chain has on its carbon footprint and the environment. To genuinely reduce their environmental impact and achieve the Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions target, companies cannot bypass the active involvement of their suppliers.
At the same time, the market has seen the development of several digital platforms specializing in evaluating companies based on ESG criteria. Synesgy is one such global digital platform that assesses companies and supply chains from an ESG perspective. The platform was developed by CRIF to collect and manage ESG data at a granular level.
By implementing a dedicated questionnaire based on national and international sustainability standards (SDG, UNGC, GRI, EFRAG), Synesgy enables companies to perform a self-assessment of their ESG performance, identifying strengths as well as areas in need of improvement. This allows them to act by setting an appropriate sustainability strategy and building an internal journey. The Synesgy questionnaire is certified by the CRIF Rating Agency, which is recognized at the European level.
By attending this webinar, you will learn about:
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Supplier Engagement and Emissions: Supplier activities, especially Scope 3 emissions, contribute significantly to a company’s carbon footprint, often accounting for 60-90% of total emissions, Engaging suppliers is essential for achieving net zero goals, as every organization impacts others' Scope 3 emissions;
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Three-Step Approach for Effective Supplier Engagement: Understand: Identify key suppliers, assess their environmental credentials, and evaluate the accuracy of their emissions data, Communicate: Share net zero goals, commitments, and requirements transparently with internal teams and suppliers;
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Practical Steps to Initiate Supplier Climate Action: Make a prioritized list of suppliers by importance or expenditure,Evaluate suppliers’ climate disclosure maturity on platforms like CDP and SBTi,Ask suppliers directly about their climate-related status and future plans;
About the guest speakers
Natalia Ciobanu is the Environmental Manager at Endava. She has spent over 15 years conducting research, education, and consultancy in environmental protection, sustainability, and “greening” organizations. Her areas of interest and expertise include environmental management, sustainability education, innovations for enhancing climate resilience, and communicating science to the general public.
Natalia studied Environmental Science at Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca and holds a PhD in Climate Change Resilience and System Dynamics Modeling from Bosphorus University in Istanbul. She has published a series of articles and environmental games and is the co-author of two books: Urban Sustainability, a Game-based Approach – an innovative sustainability course for management students, and Respect for Resources – Romania’s first sustainability textbook for students in grades 5-12.
Natalia studied Environmental Science at Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca and holds a PhD in Climate Change Resilience and System Dynamics Modeling from Bosphorus University in Istanbul. She has published a series of articles and environmental games and is the co-author of two books: Urban Sustainability, a Game-based Approach – an innovative sustainability course for management students, and Respect for Resources – Romania’s first sustainability textbook for students in grades 5-12.
Roberto Lunazzi is an ESG Partnership Consultant at Synesgy, a global alliance aimed at supporting the sustainability transition with data and insights about clients and suppliers through an innovative digital platform.
With over 10 years of experience in sales and business development in credit management and business information, Roberto joined CRIF in 2022 and focuses on strengthening ESG partnerships within Synesgy's global team.
Roberto holds a bachelor's degree in Public Relations and Advertising and a master's degree in Marketing and Retail from IULM University in Milan.
With over 10 years of experience in sales and business development in credit management and business information, Roberto joined CRIF in 2022 and focuses on strengthening ESG partnerships within Synesgy's global team.
Roberto holds a bachelor's degree in Public Relations and Advertising and a master's degree in Marketing and Retail from IULM University in Milan.
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