Why suppliers feel SBTi v2 indirectly
Category A customers will increasingly ask suppliers for emissions data, targets and evidence. Even Category B suppliers will feel that pull through tender questions and renewal conversations.
What enterprise customers tend to ask for
Old way
Ad hoc climate questions per customer, answered differently each time.
New way
A single supplier ready climate profile that you reuse across customers, with consistent answers.
What to prepare
- Baseline Scope 1, 2 and 3 numbers with method notes.
- A target framework appropriate to your size and sector.
- A short evidence pack that supports the headline numbers.
- One owner for supplier facing climate questions.
How to make yourself easier to select
- Publish your climate profile proactively, not only on request.
- Use language buyers recognise, not internal jargon.
- Keep one source of truth across sales, sustainability and procurement.
Frequently asked questions
Are smaller suppliers affected by SBTi v2?+
Indirectly, yes. Enterprise customers preparing for Category A will increasingly ask suppliers for emissions data, targets and evidence.
What will enterprise customers ask for?+
A baseline Scope 1, 2 and 3 view, a target framework appropriate to your size, and evidence that the data is sound.
What is the easiest first step?+
Create a single supplier ready climate profile that you reuse across customers. It saves time and reduces inconsistent answers.
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