Reaching Net Zero: One Step at a Time

For companies with 2030 science-based targets, the path forward can feel like climbing Everest, steep, uncertain, and filled with obstacles.

Mat Langley (ex CBRE) faced this challenge. 7,500 suppliers, 90% of emissions, and a five year decarbonisation timeline.

Like many, he started with estimates, but estimates weren’t enough to reach the summit. Hear how he tackled the ascent, moving beyond estimates and turning data into action.

The time to act is now.

Net zero isn’t a distant target.

To stay on track with the 1.5°C climate goal, the UN Climate Science Panel states that global carbon dioxide emissions need to fall about 45% by 2030 to minimise the worst impacts of climate change. That’s just five years away.

Businesses that take action today gain a competitive edge, building resilient supply chains, and driving meaningful impact. The leaders in this space aren’t waiting.

Five years. A clear target. The opportunity to lead.

Where are you on the path to the 2030 summit?

BASE CAMP You have baseline data. Now what?

Industry averages and spend-based estimates give you a starting point, but they won’t get you to the top. They don’t track progress, provide actionable insights, or help you engage suppliers effectively.

How Emitwise helps

  • Moves you beyond estimates to supplier- and product-specific emissions data
  • Enhances accuracy for better decision-making
  • Provides audit-ready transparency for compliance

 

Next step: With a trusted foundation of emissions data, it’s time to start the climb.

 

THE FIRST ASCENT Engage suppliers to get real data

The next challenge is scaling supplier engagement and getting reliable emissions data from across your supply chain. But not all suppliers are the same, and a one-size-fits-all approach won’t drive meaningful reductions.

How Emitwise helps

  • Segment suppliers by maturity, tailoring engagement for maximimum impact
  • Automates supplier outreach  and data collection
  • Provides real-time insights to track emissions and decarbonisation initiatives

 

Next step: Supplier engagement is no longer a manual bottleneck—you now have the tools to scale and streamline data collection.

 

GAINING ALTITUDE Turning data into decarbonisation action

With verified supplier data in hand, the real work begins, cutting emissions where it matters most. The focus shifts from trying to understand your footprint to executing reductions.

How Emitwise helps

  • Transforms data into clear decarbonisation pathways
  • Enables teams to move from analysis to execution
  • Provides supplier benchmarking to drive collective reduction efforts

 

Next step: With suppliers engaged and reduction strategies in place, real impact begins.

 

SUMMIT IN SIGHT Achieve meaningful emissions reductions

The companies that will hit their 2030 net-zero targets aren’t waiting; they’re leading. You’ve moved beyond estimates and into action, with the tools and data to drive real, measurable progress.

How Emitwise helps

  • Empowers teams with clarity, control, and automation
  • Enables you to integrate carbon into procurement decisions
  • Provides real-time visibility into emissions reduction and impact

 

Final step: You have the momentum, and now it’s time to reach the summit.

 

Real progress. Real impact.

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