Sustainability Spotlight August 2025
Here’s The True Cost of Ignoring Scope 3 Emissions
The Biggest Blind Spot: Scope 3 Emissions
For most businesses, the majority of their carbon footprint doesn’t come from offices, vehicles, or factories, it comes from the supply chain. In fact, Scope 3 emissions often account for 70–90% of total impact, yet they remain the least measured and managed.
Why does this matter? Because ignoring Scope 3 doesn’t just create environmental risk, it creates business risk. Investors, regulators, and customers are demanding transparency across entire value chains.
The truth is: you cannot claim net zero without addressing Scope 3. It’s no longer optional; it’s the baseline expectation for responsible business.
Why NCZ?
At NCZ, we specialise in making Scope 3 emissions measurable, manageable, and meaningful. Our expertise helps you identify hidden risks, engage your suppliers, and stay ahead of tightening global disclosure requirements.
The time to act is now. Every year you delay, risks grow and opportunities shrink. If you’re interested in taking your next step towards net zero, get in touch, we’d love to help… jacob@neutralcarbonzone.com
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🗓️ Understanding Emissions in the Supply Chain
18th September, 16th October, 12th November, and 10th December
Every month, we are hosting an open webinar for everyone interested in learning more about sustainable procurement and how to engage your supply chain in carbon accounting and decarbonisation strategies.
🗓️ How To Offset Your Carbon Emissions – 30th September 2025
Let’s discuss carbon credits! We look forward to answering your questions about how your business can efficiently offset your emissions.
🗓️Building a Carbon Reduction Plan That Works– 30th October 2025
We will be hosting an insightful webinar on decarbonisation and sustainability strategy; let’s discuss what it takes to transform a business’s systems to set it up for net zero success.
🗓️The Impact of AI on your Carbon Footprint – 26th November 2025
AI is fast becoming an indispensable tool in many business aspects, and while that can be a good thing, we need to make sure how to keep smart solutions clean.
🗓️How Carbon Reporting Shapes Tenders and Procurement – 18th December 2025
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Our tips… SUPPLY CHAIN EDITION!
1. Ask for disclosure:
Prioritise suppliers who provide emissions data aligned with GHG Protocol.
2. Check science-based targets:
Partner with suppliers committed to SBTi-aligned reduction pathways.
3. Verify certifications:
Look for credible sustainability standards (ISO 14064, CDP participation, etc.).
4. Engage in collaboration:
Choose suppliers open to co-developing emission reduction initiatives.
5. Factor sustainability into contracts:
Embed emissions reporting into procurement criteria.
This month, we put the spotlight on our Chief Operating Officer and Supply Chain Expert, Krys Stanton.
Krys brings his wealth of experience and knowledge in procurement and account management to the team’s daily operations and client relationships. He strikes the perfect balance between problem-solving and managing relationships with his positive, direct, and no-fluff approach. We are incredibly lucky to have Krys leading us here at NCZ as we continue to grow with our clients.
Q. What’s one myth about sustainable procurement you wish would disappear forever?
A. That it always costs more. In truth, sustainable procurement is about protecting margins, reducing exposure to risk, and driving long-term resilience. The real expense comes from ignoring it.
Q. If you could give every procurement professional one “superpower” for sustainability, what would it be?
A. The ability to see the hidden risks and wasted value in their supply chains, and convert both into measurable business advantage.
Q. Coffee break debate: Is sustainable procurement more about numbers and data… or people and culture?
A. Both. Culture ensures the will to act, while data ensures accountability and progress. The strongest organisations don’t choose between them, they align them.
Q. If you had to explain sustainable procurement to a first-time business owner, how would you do it in one sentence?
A. It’s buying smarter, so every pound you spend reduces risk, strengthens efficiency, and adds long-term value to your business.
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