FWD Focus: Automate Your Supplier Data Collection - A Product Deep Dive

Welcome to this edition of FWD Focus! With many new subscribers joining our community recently, we're excited to share a closer look at how Planet FWD helps enterprises solve their most pressing sustainability challenges. Today, we're diving into one of the biggest hurdles sustainability teams face: collecting and managing supplier data for Scope 3 emissions.

The Challenge: Beyond Spreadsheets and Email Chains

According to CDP, supply chain emissions are on average 11.4 times higher than operational emissions. Yet for most companies, collecting this data remains a manual, time-consuming process plagued by:

• Inconsistent data formats
• Endless email chains
• Resource-intensive spreadsheet management
• Difficulty tracking supplier progress
• Challenges meeting regulatory requirements

Transforming Supplier Data Collection

Watch our platform demo to see how leading brands are automating their supplier data collection. One food service provider recently transformed their process with Planet FWD:

From Manual to Automated

• Complete visibility of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions in one dashboard
• Seamless supplier collaboration through direct platform access
• Visibility into reduction progress

Real Impact

The platform helped them capture significant reductions from dairy suppliers implementing sustainable feed and manure management practices – showing how better data collection leads to measurable impact.

Beyond Data Collection

While efficient data collection is crucial, it's just the beginning. Planet FWD helps you:

• Identify highest-impact suppliers for engagement
• Generate regulatory-ready reports
• Demonstrate measurable emissions reductions
• Build stronger supplier relationships

Looking Ahead

As sustainability regulations continue to evolve and stakeholder expectations increase, having accurate supplier data isn't just nice to have – it's becoming a business imperative. Whether you're responding to customer demands, preparing for regulations like CSRD, or working toward science-based targets, automated supplier data collection is essential for success.

Ready to transform your supplier data collection? Book a personalized demo today.

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