The transition towards decarbonisation is poised to significantly increase the volume of data that purchasers must manage. This transformation will require a reassessment of Suppliers' strategies.
A top-tier procurement platform should seamlessly embed components pertinent to suppliers' decarbonisation endeavors across all stages of the procurement process. This requires the incorporation of a comprehensive decision-making tool, thus eliminating the need to rely on disparate data sources. To achieve this, the platform should establish links with specific decarbonisation repositories, encompassing emissions factor databases and platforms referencing entities like CDP and SBTi.
Moreover, integration with premium digital solutions, such as EcotransIT World for calculating transportation emissions, is essential to ensure a robust and efficient approach.
According to Natacha Trehan, at the Supplier level, the ideal platform should include
Not all elements are currently integrated into all procurement platforms, but good progress is being made.
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