Organizations' supply chains often account for more than 75 percent of their greenhouse gas emissions, when taking into account their overall climate impacts. Over the last decade, leading organizations across many sectors have developed Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventories, instituted annual GHG-accounting practices, and succeeded in reducing their own Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions. These entities are now tackling the next frontier in GHG management by finding ways to measure and lower their GHG emissions throughout their supply chains.

The EPA's 2018 report Emerging Trends in Supply Chain Emissions Engagement focuses on initiatives leading companies have begun implementing over the last decade to manage GHG emissions resulting from their supply chains. Their 2010 report Managing Supply Chain Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Lessons for the Road Ahead highlights lessons learned by some of the earliest movers that engaged their suppliers on Greenhouse Gas management.

As part of the EPA's commitment to promote, recognize, and incentivize cutting-edge leadership in supply chain initiatives, the Center for Corporate Climate Leadership is featuring emerging best practices, offering opportunities for organizations to learn from each other's experiences.

For more information, please visit: https://www.epa.gov/climateleadership.