Insights to put sustainability in action.

While most companies focus on the direct costs of carbon accounting - software, consultants, and staff time - the hidden costs of getting it wrong dwarf these investments. From regulatory penalties to missed green premiums and investor flight, poor Scope 3 data quality has become one of the most underestimated risks in corporate sustainability.

Discover how leading consumer goods companies leverage product carbon footprint data to identify and prioritize high-impact decarbonization opportunities across their value chains.

Major CPG brands are transforming procurement by making carbon data a mandatory requirement rather than a voluntary sustainability metric. Suppliers providing credible product carbon footprint (PCF) data secure preferred status and longer contracts, while those without face increased scrutiny.

Most supplier PCF submissions to CPG customers fail on first attempt, causing contract delays, financial losses, and damaged supplier relationships. Understanding CPG verification processes and avoiding five critical errors is essential for approval.