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Smarter Distribution - A Case Study

For companies moving goods around the world, rethinking inventory strategy is one of the keys to unlocking significant progress towards Scope 3 targets.

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Implementation Blueprint

There are three distinct categories of company when it comes to progress towards Net Zero. Those that have made progress and are seeing the benefits of their actions. Those that have tried to make progress but have failed to see the benefits and are now disillusioned. Those that have not yet started. Unfortunately for the world, the majority of companies fall into the second or third category.

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We accelerate change whilst reducing operational cost and risk

In the absence of using a dedicated framework like Zero Pro, many companies are relying on using tools such as Excel to manage the data they need to progress towards their Net Zero goals.

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Trying to achieve 100% accuracy for environmental impact is expensive and opens your company up to unmanageable risks

A common mistake that companies are making is trying to achieve 100% accuracy with their environmental calculations. Its also influenced by that there are many platforms appearing that offer this level of accuracy.

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Focusing on Net Zero as a standalone objective is an inefficient use of capital and resources

The business case for a more rounded approach This may initially sound counter intuitive, but if we see Net Zero as a standalone objective, we are not using our capital and resources efficiently.

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Does anyone really care about the environment?

Of course we do, we all cry! We want to ensure we leave a better world for our children and grandchildren.

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If we don't correctly inform the consumer about their purchasing decisions, the value we create will go unnoticed

One of the biggest challenges the world has with regards to Net Zero is no one sees it as a burning bridge.

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In order to optimize a supply chain, you must build a team that intimately understands the business

Since the announcement of Net Zero, companies have progressively built out sustainability teams to help them progress towards their own goals and objectives.

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Supply chains are inherently complex. Don't try and solve everything in one go

For many companies, the number of suppliers involved in the overall supply chain can be in the thousands, and in some cases, tens of thousands.

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Its time for corporates to rethink their Net Zero strategy

It’s time for companies to rethink their Net Zero strategies and make time to properly understanding what the business does today and decide on what it wants to do in the future. If this happens then we stand a chance at achieving Net Zero at some point in the future.