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Supply Chain Engagement & Decarbonisation

Drive measurable emissions reduction across your supply chain

Supply chains are under increasing pressure from climate change, regulation, customer expectations and growing demands for transparency. For many organisations, the majority of emissions, climate risks and operational; dependencies sit outside their direct control, making supplier engagement critical to both net zero delivery and long-term business resilience.

Yet many supplier engagement programmes remain fragmented, disconnected from procurement processes and focussed primarily on reporting.

We help organisations build practical, scalable supplier engagement programmes that improve visibility strengthen supplier capability and deliver measurable progress on emissions reduction and resilience.

Why organisations invest in supply chain engagement

Organisations invest in supply chain engagement to address the largest and most complex source of emissions, while building more resilient and future-ready supplier networks. Typically, organisations are looking to:

Gain visibility of emissions across the value chain, where the majority of impact often sits
Focus effort on the suppliers that matter most, based on emissions, spend and strategic importance
Drive measurable emissions reduction beyond direct operations
Identify and manage supply-chain related climate risk and Improve supply chain resilience
Strengthen supplier relationships and long-term partnerships
Respond to increasing expectations from clients, investors and regulators Improve supply chain transparency and data quality
Protect access to markets and competitive tenders

Building resilient supply chains

Whether supply chains are clearly carbon‑intensive or more moderate in profile, organisations are facing increasing exposure to cost pressures, regulatory requirements and commercial risk linked to Scope 3 emissions.

For some, this is driven by reliance on high‑emitting sectors; for others, it reflects the cumulative impact of distributed emissions across complex global supplier networks. In both cases, evolving disclosure expectations, low‑carbon procurement standards and investor scrutiny are raising the bar

We help organisations understand and respond to these challenges by:

Identifying climate and supply chain risks across the value chain
Improving supplier resilience and preparedness
Increasing transparency across supplier networks
Reducing dependency on high-risk suppliers
Strengthening long-term supplier relationships

The result is a supply chain that is lower carbon, more resilient and better prepared for future challenges.

Our supplier engagement & decarbonisation approach

Our approach is designed to turn Scope 3 ambition into measurable delivery at scale, over time, and in line with how procurement and supply chains operate.

Focus on what matters most

We prioritise suppliers based on emissions impact, spend, strategic importance and level of influence. This ensures engagement is targeted where it can deliver the greatest emissions reduction, resilience and business value.

Proportionate, tiered engagement

We design tiered engagement models that reflect varying levels of supplier maturity and capability. From awareness and data collection through to target‑setting, decarbonisation planning and leadership action.

Practical tools that enable action

We provide suppliers with clear, accessible tools and guidance to help them make meaningful action. This includes data templates, calculators and reduction planning resources aligned to recognised standards such as the GHG Protocol and SBTi.

Embedded in procurement & governance

We integrate supplier engagement into procurement processes, governance structures and commercial decision‑making. This ensures climate expectations are supported by incentives, accountability and ongoing oversight.

“Acclaro Advisory’s support has been invaluable in equipping our Supplier Management team with the tools and knowledge to drive meaningful engagement with our suppliers. Their tailored approach has helped us better understand and address emissions across our supply chain, positioning us to meet our Net Zero targets with greater confidence and clarity.”

Kurt Neilson, Resilience & Supplier Oversight Director at Aegon UK

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We identify where emissions, spend and risk are concentrated, enabling clear prioritisation of your suppliers where engagement will deliver the greatest impact.

We define a structured supplier engagement approach aligned with your procurement, governance and business priorities.

We assess supplier readiness and data quality, enabling proportionate engagement and realistic expectations.

We help you support suppliers with tools and guidance to take measurable decarbonisation action.

We help you to embed supplier engagement into procurement and governance, enabling ongoing tracking and continuous improvement.

What you get

You’ll come away with a clear, prioritised approach to engaging your supply chain and driving measurable Scope 3 reduction.

A clear prioritisation of suppliers based on emissions impact, spend and strategic importance, enabling targeted engagement where it will deliver the greatest value.
A structured approach to engaging suppliers at different levels of maturity, helping you drive consistent and scalable progress across your supply chain.
Practical mechanisms to improve supplier data quality and capability over time, supporting more reliable reporting and better-informed decisions.
A defined set of actions to reduce emissions across priority suppliers, enabling measurable progress against Scope 3 targets
Integration of climate considerations into procurement and supplier management processes, embedding decarbonisation into day-to-day decision-making.
Upskilling sessions to embed targets and behaviours through procurement teams
Greater confidence in meeting net zero commitments and stakeholder expectations
Improved resilience across your supply chain

Why choose Acclaro

Deep partnership with complex organisations

We work as an extension of your team, bringing experience across large, multi-tier supply chains and complex supplier ecosystems. Our approach reflects how procurement and supplier management operate in practice.

Trusted, credible, values-led

We support supplier engagement programmes that stand up to scrutiny from clients, regulators and investors, particularly in relation to Scope 3 emissions and supply chain transparency.

From data to decision-making

We move beyond engagement activity to deliver measurable outcomes, connecting supplier data and actions to emissions reduction and net zero strategy.

Build a more resilient supply chain

Move beyond fragmented engagement and create a targeted, scalable approach to supplier decarbonisation that delivers lasting business and climate value.