REPowering Scope 3

Supply chains are complicated and each one is unique. Therefore, Tackling scope 3 emissions can be challenging for global companies.

Oftentimes, scope 3 emissions relate to more than 70% of a companies' emissions. This means that collaboration with your value chain partners is key to reducing those emissions. By engaging your partners to reduce their scope 2 emissions by transitioning to renewable energy, both you and your partners can achieve your emission reduction targets.

With South Pole's REPowering offering you can pick and choose those elements that will deliver the most value to you and your value chain partners.

Step 1 – Data Collection

Collect, manage and analyse supplier energy data - all in one place - with South Pole's digital and interactive Equinox tool

Step 2 – Scope 3 REPowering Strategy

Define a strategy to decarbonise your supply chain by increasing the use of renewable energy in your value chain

Step 3 – Direct Supplier Engagement

Secure buy-in by providing value chain partners with the skills and tools to take action, such as educational workshops and training modules to develop their own renewable energy roadmaps

Step 4 - Implementation

Benefit from renewable sourcing advisory for suppliers and target implementation

Step 5 - Tracking progress

Enable and track suppliers' renewable sourcing progress with Equinox

Why invest in scope 3 engagement now?

Corporates are increasingly turning to renewable electricity because of the opportunities for reducing power costs, improving overall risk and meeting sustainability targets.

Policy and regulatory shifts are unlocking clean energy use along supply chains. With solutions becoming increasingly available (and affordable) across both developed and developing markets, sourcing renewable energy is an effective way to reduce supply chain emissions and show climate leadership. Driving renewables in your value chain can be an effective means of achieving a net-zero or a Science-based Target (SBT).

Supporting renewable energy adoption in the value chain also creates wider benefits for national power systems, decarbonising power grids and creating new demand for renewables in the markets that need it most.

How do your company and your value chain partners benefit from this strategy?

Corporates

• Reduce your scope 3 emissions as the electricity consumption and carbon footprint of a company's' own operations are often significantly lower than those of their key suppliers.
• Advance sustainability ambitions and strengthen your corporate reputation around environmental stewardship.
• Differentiate yourself from your competitors and become a leader amongst your peers.

Value chain partners

• Reduce their Scope 2 emissions. As one of our renewable experts explains in a recent blog, there are myriad reasons to start transitioning to renewable energy right now.
• Reduce their long-term energy costs and energy spending.
• Protect yourself from power price volatility while potentially enhancing your revenues by unlocking opportunities for new products, services and clients.

Why work with South Pole's Renewable Energy team?

Global expertise & local know-how

South Pole's experienced and committed team of renewable energy experts with global experience and specialised regional market knowledge, delivering localised cost and policy expertise.

Collaboration & actionable strategies

Our approach to tackling your scope 3 emissions involves working closely with suppliers and partners in a collaborative manner to implement effective strategies and ensure concrete actions and meaningful results.

Proven & trusted

We have a solid track record, having been trusted by multinational corporations to help them develop scope 3 renewable energy strategies and source renewables in complex supply chain markets such as China.

Get in touch with us to learn more about how you can drive renewable energy in your supply chain.