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Net-zero emissions. Supply chain sustainability. Supplier diversity. 

These goals are no longer optional. ESG best practices are central to business strategy, driven by new expectations from consumers, investors and governments. 

Enterprises aiming for growth and efficiency must meet global sustainability standards like the UN Sustainability Development Goals and the Paris Agreement. Yet, supply chain sustainability is challenging due to fragmented tech, skill gaps and misaligned KPIs. True ESG leaders know it’s about making a broader impact, but many companies struggle to start.

A guide to mitigate & reduce scope 3 emissions

Enabling Enterprises Derive More from Supply Chains

Our Approach

GEP partners with leading enterprises to enable their procurement and supply chain functions to drive organization ESG goals across the value chain.  

We execute best-in-class strategies and develop benchmarks for enterprises to become ESG leaders. We also provide the right technology needed to sustain ESG improvements and become more efficient while tracking and tracing results.

Create a baseline and set ambition levels 

  • Drive materiality assessments to define ESG priorities and develop implementation strategies 
  • Embed maturity assessments to evaluate ESG performance and define ambition levels 

Execute ESG strategies 

  • Embed sustainability across the four supply chain pillars of plan, procure, make, and deliver 
  • Redesign operating models, develop new KPIs, upskill resources, and redefine responsibilities to put ESG at the core of your supply chain 
  • Build and execute supply chain and procurement initiatives to drive real impact across the end-to-end value chain including partnering with your ecosystem 
  • Report on progress 

Deploy cutting-edge technology 

  • Enable full visibility of ESG KPIs across value chain focused on tracking and tracing performance 
  • Embed ESG criteria throughout the digital procurement process to empower resources with ESG data without increasing the workload

Our ESG solutions deliver real impact across the value chain, helping organizations set clear priorities, execute strategies, and embed sustainability into every facet of their operations. 

  • Developed a renewable energy strategy for a $25-billion U.S. retailer to deliver $10 million in savings and an estimated increase in green energy by 35-40%, through a dynamic financial model 
  • Partnered with a leading consumer packaged goods company to drive its bold sustainability-social inclusion initiative through three-year supplier diversity targets in indirect procurement 
  • Designed a fleet electrification strategy for a $14-billion U.S. agriscience company with a three step-pilot approach and comprehensive guide for EV adoption 
  • Partnered with a Fortune 500 manufacturing and chemicals company to optimize its warehousing supply chain network in Europe, resulting in a 23% direct reduction in carbon footprint and 18% reduction in costs

Why GEP for ESG Consulting

GEP offers consulting services, execution, and technology to help clients drive sustainability across their supply chains. In an area driven by reporting and public disclosure, we help companies baseline, track, strategize and execute ESG plans for faster progress.

With our long experience in managing over $300 billion in spend, eight million supplier relationships and analyzing spend of over $3 trillion, we have the data to draw unparalleled insights into how industries can make environmental and social impact across their supply base.

GEP goes beyond strategy development to support our clients with customized ESG consulting solutions through implementation. This is critical for progress toward ESG goals given the tight timelines and the public nature of goal setting.

As a minority- and women-owned organization, GEP understands the value that comes from diverse minds and backgrounds, and this is key to our ESG strategies.

Our teams spread across the world have deep knowledge on local and regional requirements and collaborate to share best practices and stay ahead of the curve on best-in-class ESG practices.

Best-in-Class ESG Practices for Brand Recognition and Market Leadership Be Climate-Conscious

Be Climate-Conscious

  • Achieve Scope 1 and 2 renewable energy and net zero emissions goals 
  • Develop and implement Scope 2 emission policies 
  • Measure and mitigate Scope 3 emissions 
  • Build green real estate strategies 
  • Develop end-to-end supply chain transparency 
  • Assess carbon footprint with potential internal carbon pricing 
  • Minimize waste-to-landfill 
  • Create circularity in supplier management programs 
  • Reduce and replace plastic packaging

  • Build a social sourcing program 
  • Assess supplier base, execute for minority-owned businesses and enable diversity, equality and inclusivity 
  • Enable small- and medium-sized enterprises to embark on their own ESG journeys with the right tools and support

  • Assess ESG maturity and set targets 
  • Analyze materiality and measure impact of ESG initiatives 
  • Deep dive into categories to build and execute ESG strategy 
  • Use a control tower for strategy, policies, KPI setting, tracking and PMO 
  • Deploy ESG-centric software solutions

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