Importance of Supply Chain Emissions
Source: https://www.visualcapitalist.com/charting-global-temperature-records/
Below are links to additional infographics and articles that help identify the largest contributors to global GHG emissions and potential areas of focus for targeted actions:
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/the-most-carbon-intensive-sectors-in-the-world/
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/sp/visualized-an-investors-carbon-footprint-by-sector/
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/which-countries-are-most-reliant-on-coal/
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-air-pollution-levels-around-the-world-2022/
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/cp/carbon-pricing-initiatives-around-the-world/
https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/syr/downloads/report/IPCC_AR6_SYR_SPM.pdf
https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/syr/figures/
https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/syr/downloads/press/IPCC_AR6_SYR_SlideDeck.pdf
https://drawdown.org/sites/default/files/key-graphics/DrawdownRoadmap_KeyGraphics02_2x.png
https://eeb.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Unleashing-Sustainable-Procurement_Brief-Dec2021.pdf
https://www.nrdc.org/stories/why-we-must-electrify-everything-even-grid-fully-green
https://rmi.org/reality-check-the-iea-busts-10-myths-about-the-energy-transition/
Measurement and Reporting
Overview of GHG Scopes. Source: WRI/WBCSD Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Accounting and Reporting Standard (PDF)
Science Based Targets resources for setting your own targets and how to approach supply chain (Scope 3) actions to reduce your footprint:
https://sciencebasedtargets.org/resources/files/SBTi-criteria.pdf
https://sciencebasedtargets.org/blog/scope-3-stepping-up-science-based-action
https://sciencebasedtargets.org/blog/you-too-can-master-value-chain-emissions
GHG Protocol authoritative resources for calculating Scope 3 emissions
https://ghgprotocol.org/scope-3-calculation-guidance-2
https://ghgprotocol.org/sites/default/files/2023-03/Scope3_Calculation_Guidance_0%5B1%5D.pdf
https://ghgprotocol.org/sites/default/files/2022-12/Scope%203%20Detailed%20FAQ.pdf
Supply Chain Engagement Resources
Source: Project Drawdown https://drawdown.org/climate-solutions-101/unit-3-reducing-sources
https://drawdown.org/solutions/table-of-solutions
https://sciencebasedtargets.org/resources/files/Supplier-Engagement-Guidance.pdf
https://www.iso20400.org/sustainable-procurement-toolkit
https://ecovadis.com/glossary/sustainable-procurement/
https://www.oecd.org/gov/ethics/Going_Green_Best_Practices_for_Sustainable_Procurement.pdf
https://sustainable-procurement.org/eupolicyandlegislation/
https://unece.org/DAM/trade/Publications/ECE_TRADE_451E_CF-Rec43.pdf
Public Sector Procurement
https://iclei-europe.org/topics/sustainable-and-innovation-procurement/
https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/file/29865/sustainable-procurement-strategy
https://www.sei.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/green-public-procurement-eu.pdf
Books
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Circular-Economy-Walter-R-Stahel/dp/0367200171/
https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Bad-Are-Bananas-everything/dp/1788163818/
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cradle-Patterns-Planet-Life-ebook/dp/B0031RDV9G/
https://www.rewiringamerica.org/policy/rewiring-america-handbook