Supply Chain Collaboration: Is it Helping Drive Down Carbon in Infrastructure Projects? 

Sustainability Whitepaper: Collaborating to Drive Down Carbon Emissions

I’m excited to share the sustainability whitepaper I had the privilege of assisting in writing, commissioned by Saint-Gobain. This paper focuses on the transformative power of supply chain collaboration in reducing carbon emissions, particularly within infrastructure projects. It’s a resource designed to provide clarity and direction, covering everything from the reasons behind its creation and the discussions that shaped it, to the key insights we uncovered and the collective actions needed to drive meaningful change.

Why Was This Whitepaper Commissioned?

Saint-Gobain recognized the growing urgency to address carbon emissions in infrastructure projects and saw an opportunity to lead the conversation on how supply chain collaboration can be a game-changer. I was honored to contribute to this effort, helping to explore the importance of partnerships, innovation, and shared responsibility in achieving sustainability goals. Together, we aimed to create a document that not only highlights the challenges but also provides actionable solutions for the industry.

This whitepaper is more than just a report—it’s a roadmap for collaboration and a call to action for all stakeholders. I hope it inspires you to join us in this critical journey toward a more sustainable future. Let’s work together to turn these insights into real-world impact.

Who Saint Gobain spoke to

To gain insight into what the industry is doing well and where it can improve, Saint Gobain gathered insights from interviews with key stakeholders across the supply chain. The contributors represented different layers of the supply chain and included end customers, tier 1 contractors, manufacturers, merchants, and sustainability consultants.

The following people contributed to the white paper:

  • Emma Pye, PYE Management, Founder and Director.
  • Alexander Herridge, Anglian Water @one Alliance, Carbon and Sustainability Manager.
  • Joshua Harding, Severn Trent, Sustainability and Carbon Reporting Expert.
  • Paula ClaytonSmith, Local Council Roads Innovation Group, CEO.
  • Anthony Fernihough, AtkinsRéalis, Associate Director.
  • Dan Ulanowsky, Galliford Try, Low Carbon Manager.
  • Susan Giffard, Galliford Try, Head of Supply Chain.
  • Megan Adlen, Travis Perkins plc, Group Sustainability Director.
  • Daniel Camm, Wolseley, Group Environmental Manager.
  • Dalton Marshall, Rosehill Polymers, Business Manager.
  • Ian Heptonstall, Supply Chain Sustainability School, Director.

The work undertaken

The findings highlighted the need for early supply chain engagement, consistent carbon measurement methodologies, and third-party verification to achieve meaningful carbon reductions.

The whitepaper also emphasised the importance of addressing scope 3 emissions, which include all indirect emissions in the value chain, both upstream and downstream. While scope 1 and 2 emissions were found to be generally well accounted for, we unearthed a need for greater focus on scope 3 emissions to achieve meaningful carbon reductions.

It was also discovered the necessity of early supply chain involvement and collaboration to identify opportunities for carbon reduction and drive innovation in sustainable practices.

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