This guide explains how to start engaging your own suppliers using the Emitwise solution suite.
Introduction
Beyond just recording your current initiatives, you can actively involve your suppliers via Emitwise. This helps them measure their emissions, set targets, and contribute to your overall Scope 3 reduction goals.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Select “Engage Suppliers with Emitwise”
- In the Supplier Engagement section, click the button that says Engage Suppliers with Emitwise.
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Fill Out the Contact Form
- Provide basic info about your supplier engagement needs.
- If you’re an existing customer, your Customer Success Manager will get in touch. Otherwise, the sales team will respond.
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Coordinate Onboarding
- Emitwise helps your suppliers create accounts, measure their footprints, and share data back with you.
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Monitor Engagement
- As suppliers join, track their progress via your supplier engagement dashboard.
Common Issues/Tips
- Tip: Communicate clearly with suppliers about the benefits of using Emitwise (e.g., free tools, simpler data exchange).
- Pitfall: Without clear direction or benefits, suppliers may be slow to adopt the platform.
Conclusion
You’ve launched a more hands-on approach to supplier engagement, fostering collaboration and driving collective emissions reductions across your supply chain.