Supply Chain World Volume 12 Issue 3 | Page 13

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three steps for tackling s in the supply chain
Collecting this data will be more difficult than relying on estimates, but new requirements are making it an absolute necessity. New regulations, such as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and the EU Batteries Regulation, are adding pressure and requirements for manufacturers to start working directly with their suppliers today to get accurate, verifiable data.
Step one: taking inventory
Manufacturers should begin by determining which suppliers and products are responsible for the most emissions( Scope 3). Rather than blanketing their entire supply chain with requests, manufacturers should request data from these organizations first.
Step two: engaging suppliers
The biggest hurdle manufacturers will face in getting an accurate representation of their Scope 3 emissions is scw-mag. com 13