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Procurement guide to SBTi v2 Scope 3 delivery

SBTi v2 is not only a sustainability programme. Procurement holds many of the levers that actually shift Scope 3. Here is where to focus.

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Why SBTi v2 is a procurement priority

For most large companies, the bulk of Scope 3 sits in Purchased goods and services and Capital goods. That makes procurement the most influential function in SBTi v2 delivery.

How procurement affects Scope 3

Old way

Climate questions handled by sustainability after the buying decision was made.

New way

Climate criteria embedded into RFPs and renewals, with supplier climate profiles available at the decision point.

Supplier prioritisation

  • Start with the suppliers behind your largest Scope 3 categories.
  • Layer in supplier target status and disclosure maturity.
  • Focus engagement on the suppliers where switching is realistic.

RFP and renewal workflows

  1. Add a climate section with real scoring weight.
  2. Require supplier specific emissions data for material categories.
  3. Ask for evidence of supplier targets, plans and progress.
  4. Make it easy for credible suppliers and uncomfortable for the rest.

Supplier target tracking

Track supplier SBTi target status, CDP scores and key disclosures across the spend base. The aim is a live picture of where your supplier portfolio sits, not a snapshot once a year.

Procurement action plan

  1. Pick the top three Scope 3 categories to focus on.
  2. Bring supplier climate data into buyer workflows.
  3. Update RFP templates with climate criteria and evidence asks.
  4. Run quarterly reviews of supplier target progress.
  5. Tie supplier wins back into the transition plan.

Frequently asked questions

How does procurement affect SBTi v2 Scope 3?+

Most Scope 3 emissions sit in the goods and services you buy. Procurement decisions, from supplier selection to renewal terms, shape the trajectory more than any other lever.

Where should procurement start?+

With the suppliers behind your top Scope 3 categories. A small set of supplier conversations on the right categories beats a broad survey across the spend base.

What should an RFP include?+

Climate criteria tied to real scoring, supplier emissions data requirements, and clear evidence asks. Make it easy for compliant suppliers and uncomfortable for the rest.

SBTi v2 Scope 3 readiness

Where to focus your supplier data work first.

Transition plan evidence

What evidence should sit behind a credible transition plan.

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