Understanding Differences in Supplier Engagement Recommendations
Why are the suppliers I want to engage different from those recommended by Emitwise?
Emitwise recommends engaging with the most material suppliers, as these are typically the most impactful for your sustainability goals. If your preferred suppliers differ from Emitwise's recommendations, there could be several reasons for this:
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Strategic Relationships: You might prefer to engage suppliers with whom you have strategic or preferred relationships, or those who are less mature and could benefit from engagement.
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Past Experience: Your decisions might be influenced by prior interactions or experiences with certain suppliers.
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Data Differences: Your analysis might have used spend data instead of emissions data, or it might be based on spend data from an earlier year. Spend data can fluctuate significantly year over year and may not accurately reflect the current impact or relevance of suppliers in terms of emissions.
It's crucial to understand the criteria behind your supplier selection. While your list may still be relevant, it's important to screen both your initial list and the most material suppliers recommended by Emitwise. Ultimately, the decision on who to engage rests with you, based on your unique business needs and objectives.