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      Using supplier data to prepare for QBRs

      Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) are a recurring opportunity to align with suppliers on performance, goals, and improvement plans.

      Introduction

      Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) are a recurring opportunity to align with suppliers on performance, goals, and improvement plans. As sustainability increasingly becomes a standard QBR topic, having robust supplier emissions and performance data in Emitwise is crucial.

      What is a QBR?

      • A QBR is a structured meeting held every quarter to review performance metrics, discuss business goals, and set action plans.
      • Sustainability metrics, including carbon emissions, are now integral to these reviews, highlighting compliance and climate-conscious goals.

      Step-by-Step Guide

      1. Create or Access a Custom QBR Dashboard

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      2. Review Key Data Points for the Supplier

        • Decarbonization Score: Check if they’ve moved from Starter to Bronze or Bronze to Silver.
        • Carbon Maturity: Identify progress on measuring Scope 1, 2, or 3.
        • Data Quality Issues: Hover over any flagged issues to understand what might be missing or incomplete.
        • Targets: Note if they’ve set or committed to science-aligned targets.
        • Initiatives: See what decarbonization projects they’ve disclosed.

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      3. Discuss Areas for Improvement During QBR

        • Encourage Full Disclosure: Remind suppliers to provide all missing data.
        • Align on Targets: If they’re aiming for a science-aligned target, offer support and resources.
        • Highlight Emissions Reductions: Show them the percentage drop in your overall emissions attributed to their specific data.

      4. Plan the Next Steps

        • Work together on an action plan to move them to the next decarbonization level (e.g., from Bronze to Silver).
        • If they already have a science-aligned target (Silver), discuss how they can engage their own suppliers to reach Gold.

      Conclusion

      With a tailored supplier dashboard and a QBR agenda focused on sustainability metrics, you can drive meaningful discussions that lead to real environmental impact. By aligning data-driven insights with quarterly objectives, you foster stronger, greener partnerships.