How To Search For Carbon Scope3 Emissions For Suppliers
Step 1: Log in with your credentials 🔑
First things first, use your login details to sign in to your account. This ensures you can access all the amazing features we have for you.
Step 2: How we calculate carbon data 🌍
We link the spend data we gather from Buyers to SIC emissions factors (supported by BEIS and DEFRA) and adjust for inflation.
This means for every £ spent, we estimate the equivalent emissions in kilotons – giving you a clear view of your supply chain’s carbon impact.
Why this matters:
Plan smarter: Build a strong sustainability strategy.
Stay aligned: Helps with plans to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Compare & act: Benchmark against others to prioritise actions.
Source better: Drive sustainable procurement conversations.
Step 3: Look for the Suppliers tab 📑
Once logged in successfully, look for the Suppliers tab at the top of the page in the navigation menu.
Step 4: Apply filters to narrow down your search 📝
Now, you'll see a list of filters available on the left-hand side of the page, each allowing you to refine your search with various options:
Date: Select a specific date range to focus on carbon emissions data within a particular time frame e.g. last financial year or current financial year.
Supplier name: Enter the name of the supplier you are interested in. (Note: You can add multiple suppliers if you would like to build a supplier analysis).
Sector: Filter by specific sector or industry to focus on particular types of suppliers.
Once you select a supplier, you’ll also be able to see the Markets & Categories they operate in. Select a specific market / markets and category/ categories to narrow your results.
Step 5: Customise your dashboard settings ⚙️
At the top of the search results page, you’ll also have the ability to select between Carbon and Spend:
Items: You can select how many items you’d like to see on your dashboard (5,10, 25, 50, or 100).
Favourite: Use the star to save the analysis to your favourites for easy access.
Export button: You can also export the data based on your search results. Click on the Export button to download the data to Excel.
Carbon: Select the Carbon option to display Scope3 emissions data for the suppliers selected.
Step 6: Review Scope3 emissions data 📊
Once you’ve selected a supplier, on this page you’ll find key data and infographics, including:
Top buyers and their emissions: View which buyers are working with the supplier and the associated Scope3 emissions.
Monthly & Annual breakdown: View the supplier’s monthly and annual carbon emissions trends to identify patterns and progress.
Markets & categories: Discover the markets and categories the supplier is involved in. Tip: You can always check the definitions of the markets and categories in our Help Hub section for more details.
Pro Tip: You can also export the data based on your search results. Click on the Export button to download the data to Excel.
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