Without data, the race to net zero won’t get off the starting blocks

Without data, the race to net zero won’t get off the starting blocks

Net zero, a concept barely seven years old, having been established at the Paris Agreement in 2015, is now front and centre in the minds of policymakers, investors and business leaders. Yet, while the imperative is undeniable, as ever, the devil is in the detail.

For a long time, savings has been the key metric by which procurement is measured, but the net zero agenda is fundamentally changing the landscape. Given that the vast majority of carbon is emitted in the supply chain, procurement professionals are dependent on data to assess suppliers, set targets and track progress. 

In this whitepaper, produced in partnership with GEP, we analyse the essential steps for a successful net zero strategy and discuss that without a sound technology architecture in place to collect this invaluable data, the race to net zero is unlikely to get out of the starting blocks.

Related Expert Reports

Time to Lead: CIPS Global State of Procurement & Supply 2026

Geopolitical volatility. Rising risk. AI acceleration. ESG accountability. Procurement and supply professionals are navigating a landscape of shifting pressures and expanding expectations. The CIPS Global State of Procurement and Supply 2026, supported by GEP, reveals a profession at a defining moment and leaders stepping closer than ever to the heart of organisational strategy.

Procurement Transformation Playbook: Innovate

Procurement is no longer just about cutting costs, it’s about creating value, driving efficiency, and building resilience in an unpredictable world. In the third of Market Dojo's playbooks, learn how to elevate procurement through strategic influence and innovation.

share