How can innovative nature finance structures improve traditional working forest models, strengthening long-term resilience while delivering conservation, climate, and community benefits?
The unique blended finance structure behind the Cumberland Forest Project—one of The Nature Conservancy’s largest conservation projects in the eastern United States—demonstrates what is possible with impact-driven timberland investments. Established in 2018, the Cumberland Forest Project manages 253,000 acres of working forest across Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia to deliver conservation and community benefits alongside financial returns.
The result is a scalable model for investing in nature, one that aims to aligns conservation and community outcomes with asset performance.
Learn how innovative finance can unlock better outcomes for nature and communities, and why the Cumberland Forest Project is a leading example of nature-based investing in action.
May 5, 2026 /3BL/ – Medtronic has been named to TIME’s 2026 TIME100 Companies list in the Health category for the Hugo™ robotic‑assisted surgery (RAS) system and Touch Surgery™ ecosystem.
More than half of soft-tissue surgeries globally still require open incisions, and only a small percentage are performed using robotic assistance. Medtronic is working to help shift that with its Hugo™ RAS system, which received FDA clearance in December 2025 for use in urologic surgical procedures. Designed with modular, cart‑mounted arms and an open console, Hugo enables surgeons to operate through small incisions while remaining connected to the patient and operating room team. The platform is paired with Touch Surgery™ ecosystem, an AI‑enabled solution that records and analyzes surgical videos to support learning, post-operative surgery review, and remote surgeon proctoring.
Hugo has been used in tens of thousands of procedures in hospitals across more than 35 countries, building upon Medtronic’s worldwide surgical leadership in open and laparoscopic modalities. “Being recognized by TIME underscores why advancing surgery matters — robotic technologies and digital solutions are expanding access to the benefits of minimally invasive care to patients around the world,” said Matt Anderson, senior vice president and president, Surgical at Medtronic. “Surgery is often a life-changing experience for patients and their families. We remain steadfast in our commitment to ensuring every patient has access to the best possible outcomes and are grateful for the trust surgeons and OR teams place in Medtronic.”
The Medtronic Hugo™ RAS system is commercially available in certain geographies, subject to local regulatory approvals and indications for use.
About TIME100 TIME100 Companies: Industry Leaders is an expansion of the TIME100 Most Influential Companies award that dives deeper into 20 sectors to look at companies sharing their industries. Since 2021, the TIME100 Most Influential Companies list has recognized organizations shaping the future. Each year, TIME editors, correspondents, and trusted experts select companies whose impact, innovation, ambition, and success sets new standards for the world.
About Medtronic Bold thinking. Bolder actions. We are Medtronic. Medtronic plc, headquartered in Galway, Ireland, is the leading global healthcare technology company that boldly attacks the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people across more than 150 countries. Our technologies and therapies treat 70 health conditions and include cardiac devices, surgical robotics, insulin pumps, surgical tools, patient monitoring systems, and more. Powered by our diverse knowledge, insatiable curiosity, and desire to help all those who need it, we deliver innovative technologies that transform the lives of two people every second, every hour, every day. Expect more from us as we empower insight-driven care, experiences that put people first, and better outcomes for our world. In everything we do, we are engineering the extraordinary. For more information on Medtronic, visit www.Medtronic.com and follow on LinkedIn.
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As young athletes grow older, many quietly drift away from the sports they once loved. One of the most common reasons for this drop in participation isn’t cost, injury or time, but the quality of their experiences with a coach. Research shows that kids who play for trained coaches have more positive experiences and are far more likely to stay in sport. The way a coach communicates, supports and leads can heavily influence whether a young person feels confident, connected and encouraged, on and off the field.
The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation and GameChanger believe that coaches sit at the center of the youth sports experience. Beyond teaching skills, coaches shape confidence, well-being and a sense of belonging, especially at pivotal moments in a young athlete’s life. To support youth coaches in this responsibility, The DICK’S Foundation and GameChanger, are joining forces to launch Most Valuable Coach (MVC), an initiative designed to strengthen youth sports by investing in the people who lead them.
“Coaches play one of the most influential roles in a young person’s sports experience, and we believe they deserve the same level of support we expect them to give their athletes,” said Rick Jordan, VP of The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation. “With Most Valuable Coach, we wanted to raise awareness around the impact coaches have and make it easier for them to access practical, digestible resources that help them show up for their players. We’re incredibly fortunate to work alongside trusted partners who bring best‑in‑class expertise, ensuring coaches are getting the most relevant, credible information possible.”
Through MVC, the organizations are expanding access to educational tools, coaching guidance and practical tips for coaches and parents navigating today’s youth sports landscape. The initiative focuses on empowering coaches with real-world guidance that prioritizes safe and supportive environments, developmentally appropriate coaching and values driven leadership that supports the whole child.
“At GameChanger, we see every day how much a coach shapes the experience for families, not just in how the game is played, but in how it’s remembered,” said Rebecca Wasserman, GameChanger VP of Strategy, Operations & Impact. “Most Valuable Coach is about recognizing that influence and giving coaches the support they need to create environments where every young athlete feels seen, supported, and excited to keep playing.”
The MVC initiative is also built in collaboration with the Center for Healing & Justice through Sport. CHJS builds capacity in individual coaches, deepens impact in organizations and serves as backbone infrastructure for collective action in youth sport. This collaborative approach ensures that the resources are grounded not only in research, but also in lived experience and proven impact.
“Sport can either be a source of harm or a powerful pathway for healing, depending on the quality of the coach. At CHJS, we’ve seen firsthand that when coaches have science-backed tools, young people feel it. We’re proud to bring that to Most Valuable Coach alongside The DICK’S Foundation and GameChanger,” said Megan Bartlett, Founder of CHJS.
Today, The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation and GameChanger formally debuted MVC at the 2026 Project Play Summit in Boston, marking a milestone in The Foundation’s and GameChanger’s continued commitment to youth sports access. The launch brought together leaders across sports, philanthropy, parenting and youth development to spotlight the important role coaches play in shaping the future of sport and introducing MVC as a resource to elevate and support them.
These resources are designed to meet coaches where they are, delivered in short, easy to digest formats and informed by the real-life voices and experiences of youth coaches. Whether new to the sidelines or years into leading a team, coaches will find practical support they can apply to meet the needs of their athletes.
In addition to launching MVC, The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation continues their broader mission to expand access to sport and break down the barriers young people face in participating. As part of that commitment, The DICK’S Foundation has renewed its partnerships with the following organizations:
Every Kid Sports Every Kid Sports to help cover the cost of youth sports registration fees for kids from income-restricted families nationwide. GameChanger has also partnered with Every Kid Sports to provide free subscriptions to those same families.
Good Sports to provide equipment to youth in under-resourced communities
LISC to build fields, courts and additional infrastructures in high-need neighborhoods
DonorsChoose to support educators and coaches in equity-focused schools, helping keep kids in the game nationwide
More information on Most Valuable Coach, GameChanger and The DICK’S Foundation can be found at BeAnMVC.org, gc.com and sportsmatter.org.
The 2026 Environment+Energy Leader Awards have recognized MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, for its commitment to preparing scientists to address sustainability through chemistry.
The company received a Spotlight Award in the Collaboration category for its partnership with Beyond Benign, a leading green chemistry education non-profit devoted to empowering educators to transform chemistry education for a more sustainable future. Judges remarked that the partnership showcases, “…a clear case for a meaningful, long-term collaboration between a major life science company and a nonprofit leader in green chemistry education.”
This award recognizes MilliporeSigma and Beyond Benign’s collaborative mission to integrate green chemistry into higher education at a scale only achievable through partnership. Judges commended the shared governance and coordination of the partnership through joint working groups to align on strategy, shared participation in education/industry events, and, most importantly, a concerted vision that led to key initiatives such as the Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) and the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC).
Beyond the implementation of the partnership, the award recognizes the impact and results of the work done. Since the partnership’s expansion in 2023, the two organizations’ shared engagement has reached 7.1 million students with free sustainability training—exceeding the original 2025 goal of 1.4 million. Additionally, more than 3,370+ users now have access to 415 open curriculum resources through the GCTLC platform.
KeyBank uses tax season as a chance to meet their communities in the moment with financial empowerment through Super Refund Saturday.
Super Refund Saturday turns that moment into action, offering free tax prep, support accessing the Earned Income Tax Credit, and helping people get more of their money back.
Building financial strength in our communities starts with real action in real moments and putting dollars back where they belong.
Tell us about yourself and your career journey to date.
Hi, I’m Devashish Somani, a Senior Software Engineer at GoDaddy, and I’m writing this from Jaipur, Rajasthan—also known as the pink city of India, I’m proud to call home. With more than eight and a half years of experience in the data industry, I have held different titles, all driven by a single passion: making data more reliable and easier to use.
I joined GoDaddy in August 2024. What drew me in wasn’t just the work—it was a culture that still believes in remote flexibility. That matters deeply to me: I can be close to my parents, share everyday moments with family, and still build products that reach customers around the world. For me, that balance isn’t just a perk on a slide deck, it’s part of why I can bring my whole self to work.
What were the biggest turning points in your career?
There were two shifts that changed how I think about my job. The first was breadth: moving from “I know this one stack really well” to “I can connect the dots across the data lifecycle.” When you’ve seen governance, pipelines, analytics, and modeling, you stop optimizing for a single tool and start optimizing for outcomes: clarity, speed, and trust.
The second was the AI moment—not as hype, but as a practical unlock. One of my first big projects at GoDaddy was a complex data pipeline, the kind that teaches you patience, precision, and how much invisible work sits between “it runs” and “it runs in production.” Right around then, the world was racing toward generative AI. I found myself asking a very practical question: How do we keep quality high while removing repetitive toil? That path led me into intelligent, agent-style workflows, not to chase buzzwords, but to build leverage for teams. The shift wasn’t “learn a new buzzword.” It was identity: I’m still an engineer who cares about reliability but I’m also someone who builds systems that scale judgment, not just code.
What are the most underrated technical skills that engineers should focus on?
If I could put three on a billboard:
Systems thinking. Fast answers are easy. The hard part is knowing how a change ripples—security, cost, reliability, and the humans who operate it tomorrow.
Evidence-based debugging. The best fix isn’t the first plausible story; it’s the one you can prove with logs, traces, and a tight hypothesis.
Human-readable craft. The future belongs to codebases that teams can maintain, audit, and extend, especially when more of the first draft is automated.
My shorthand: the AI can accelerate you, but it can’t replace your responsibility for the blast radius.
What’s the most challenging yet rewarding thing that you’ve worked on at GoDaddy?
The through-line of my time here has been turning hard enterprise problems into things teams can actually use. Early on, I helped build Shopper 360 capabilites—pipelines and platforms that bring customer insights together so the business can see a fuller picture, not a fragmented one. From there, I got to work on GoPaaS, AI-driven personalization infrastructure that packages real-world customer context into APIs teams (and AI systems) can plug into. So, innovation doesn’t get stuck waiting on manual data prep.
Two projects especially stretched me and reminded me why I love building here:
SmartSpark, an intelligent assistant for Apache Spark tuning and recovery aimed at serious cost savings, developer time back, and less firefighting in the data platform world.
Metadata Agent, a multi-agent approach to making enterprise metadata trustworthy and usable, turning scattered technical detail into documentation people can search and understand. This system also enables users to act on information, with room for governance and quality signals along the way.
What made those rewarding wasn’t only the technology, it was ownership, cross-team collaboration, and the feeling that approachable colleagues genuinely want you to win. I’ve also enjoyed mentoring early-career engineers and helping shape engineering practices that outlast any single project.
Today, I’m continuing that thread on the data lake platform and helping grow Helix, our unified knowledge base agent, with new capabilities. The future of enterprise software isn’t just smarter models; it’s smarter systems that teams can rely on.
If you had to describe GoDaddy’s culture in one word, what would it be?
If I had to describe GoDaddy’s culture in one word, it would be VIBES—not as slang, but as shorthand for how we actually work.
V – Vote-driven: ideas don’t get crowned from the top; they earn their place because builders back them and teams choose what’s worth doing. I – Impact-validated: we care about what ships and what the data says—not just strong opinions or the loudest voice in the room. B – Boundary-pushing: we take on hard problems and use formats like hackathons to stretch what’s possible (especially in areas like AI), not to perform innovation, but to learn fast. E – Egalitarian: good input can come from anywhere. Collaboration is structured so the best argument wins, not the highest title. S – Socially charged: people show up for each other: in the work, in the wins, and in moments like GATHER that remind you there’s a real human behind every workflow (and you’re glad you met them)!
What’s your motto or personal mantra?
“Roots keep you steady; curiosity keeps you growing—and care is how both turn into impact.”
I’ve learned that the best work doesn’t feel separate from life, it runs on the same principles. Clarity is kindness, whether you’re untangling metadata or having a hard conversation at home. Trust is the product, whether you’re shipping a pipeline or showing up for family. I want to be the kind of engineer (and the kind of person) who makes the next mile easier for someone else: a teammate debugging at midnight, a customer trying to make a confident decision, or a younger engineer finding their footing. Tools will keep getting smarter, but judgment, empathy, and responsibility are still ours to protect. So I build like the world depends on it—because somewhere, someone’s day will.
What do you enjoy outside of work?
I’m happiest in simple moments, with family, friends, and the animals I love who make ordinary days feel full. By the end of day, I’m a bit of a global affairs and stock markets hobbyist. I like understanding the forces that move industries and communities. I’m also a foodie. Weekends often mean new restaurants and good conversation and I’m never opposed to binge-watching movies and shows. When I need a reset, I like getting out to quiet nature spots—far from city noise—where I can breathe, reflect, and come back ready to build again.
Closing thoughts:
If someone reading this is early in their career or considering GoDaddy, here’s what I’d want them to know:
You don’t have to choose between ambition and the life you want at home. With the right team, the right trust, and the right problems to solve, you can do meaningful work and stay rooted where your heart is.
Are you enjoying this series and want to know more about life at GoDaddy? Check out our GoDaddy Life social pages! Follow us to meet our team, learn more about our culture (Teams, ERGs, Locations), careers, and so much more. You’re more than just your day job, so come propel your career with us.
CINCINNATI, May 5, 2026 /3BL/ – More than 200 babies born on Sunday at 53 hospitals across five cities received an unexpected head start toward college, just hours after entering the world.
At hospitals in Chicago, Cincinnati, Detroit, Nashville, and Orlando, Fifth Third (Nasdaq: FITB) welcomed the new “Fifth Third Babies” and their parents with care packages that included a $1,053 gift card for a 529 college savings plan.
Now in its ninth year, Fifth Third Babies is part of a broader national celebration associated with “Fifth Third Day,” or 5/3 on the calendar. On Fifth Third Day, Fifth Third employees unite to pack millions of meals and support local hunger relief organizations. The day kicks off a month of volunteering activities across Fifth Third’s national footprint, focused on fighting food insecurity and expanding financial access and inclusion.
“Fifth Third Day is about putting our values into action, and there’s no better place to start than by investing in the next generation,” said Kala Gibson, chief corporate responsibility officer for Fifth Third. “The day a child is born is one of life’s most important moments, and we want to show up for families with meaningful support. A small investment at the beginning can grow into something powerful over time.”
Since 2017, Fifth Third Babies has delivered nearly $965,000 in 529 plan funding to the families of more than 900 babies born on Fifth Third Day across eight states, in partnership with Gift of College, Inc. Families receive care packages from Fifth Third with gift cards and other gifts for the new baby and parents, and labor & delivery care teams at participating hospitals also receive appreciation gifts from Fifth Third.
“A contribution to a 529 plan account will help a child pursue their academic and career dreams and make their unique mark on the world – whatever that may be,” said Patricia Roberts, chief operating officer of the Gift of College and author of “Route 529: A Parent’s Guide to Saving for College and Career Training with 529 Plans.” “As the mom of a recent college graduate, I know first-hand how useful contributions to his 529 account proved to be over time. Opening an account when my son was an infant was one of the very best decisions I made as a new parent.”
Fifty-three hospitals in total across Chicago, Cincinnati, Detroit, Nashville, and Orlando participated in Fifth Third Babies this year. Each family with a baby born on 5/3 received a $1,053 gift card that allows them to open a 529 college savings account. Parents can redeem the gift card into a 529 plan of their choosing.
From 5/3 through 5/29, the public has the opportunity to participate in a social media sweepstakes to win a Fifth Third Babies gift bag, including a $1,053 Gift of College card to be redeemed at GiftofCollege.com into a 529 college savings plan. Winners will be selected on 529 Day, or 5/29 on the calendar. More information and full sweepstakes rules are available online at 53.com/babies.1
1 NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Sweepstakes open to legal residents of the U.S., excluding New York. At least 18 years old to enter. Odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible entries received. Void where prohibited. Sweepstakes begins May 3, 2026, at 12:00 AM EST and ends May 29, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST. For complete sweepstakes rules visit 53.com/babies. Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with, Meta Platforms, Inc.
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About Fifth Third
Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it’s one that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of tech-driven innovation, dedicated people and focused community impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been named among Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® for several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust.
Fifth Third Bank, National Association is a federally chartered institution. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ® Global Select Market under the symbol “FITB.” Investor information and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com. Deposit and credit products provided by Fifth Third Bank, National Association. Member FDIC.
CINCINNATI, May 5, 2026 /3BL/ – More than 200 babies born on Sunday at 53 hospitals across five cities received an unexpected head start toward college, just hours after entering the world.
At hospitals in Chicago, Cincinnati, Detroit, Nashville, and Orlando, Fifth Third (Nasdaq: FITB) welcomed the new “Fifth Third Babies” and their parents with care packages that included a $1,053 gift card for a 529 college savings plan.
Now in its ninth year, Fifth Third Babies is part of a broader national celebration associated with “Fifth Third Day,” or 5/3 on the calendar. On Fifth Third Day, Fifth Third employees unite to pack millions of meals and support local hunger relief organizations. The day kicks off a month of volunteering activities across Fifth Third’s national footprint, focused on fighting food insecurity and expanding financial access and inclusion.
“Fifth Third Day is about putting our values into action, and there’s no better place to start than by investing in the next generation,” said Kala Gibson, chief corporate responsibility officer for Fifth Third. “The day a child is born is one of life’s most important moments, and we want to show up for families with meaningful support. A small investment at the beginning can grow into something powerful over time.”
Since 2017, Fifth Third Babies has delivered nearly $965,000 in 529 plan funding to the families of more than 900 babies born on Fifth Third Day across eight states, in partnership with Gift of College, Inc. Families receive care packages from Fifth Third with gift cards and other gifts for the new baby and parents, and labor & delivery care teams at participating hospitals also receive appreciation gifts from Fifth Third.
“A contribution to a 529 plan account will help a child pursue their academic and career dreams and make their unique mark on the world – whatever that may be,” said Patricia Roberts, chief operating officer of the Gift of College and author of “Route 529: A Parent’s Guide to Saving for College and Career Training with 529 Plans.” “As the mom of a recent college graduate, I know first-hand how useful contributions to his 529 account proved to be over time. Opening an account when my son was an infant was one of the very best decisions I made as a new parent.”
Fifty-three hospitals in total across Chicago, Cincinnati, Detroit, Nashville, and Orlando participated in Fifth Third Babies this year. Each family with a baby born on 5/3 received a $1,053 gift card that allows them to open a 529 college savings account. Parents can redeem the gift card into a 529 plan of their choosing.
From 5/3 through 5/29, the public has the opportunity to participate in a social media sweepstakes to win a Fifth Third Babies gift bag, including a $1,053 Gift of College card to be redeemed at GiftofCollege.com into a 529 college savings plan. Winners will be selected on 529 Day, or 5/29 on the calendar. More information and full sweepstakes rules are available online at 53.com/babies.1
1 NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Sweepstakes open to legal residents of the U.S., excluding New York. At least 18 years old to enter. Odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible entries received. Void where prohibited. Sweepstakes begins May 3, 2026, at 12:00 AM EST and ends May 29, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST. For complete sweepstakes rules visit 53.com/babies. Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with, Meta Platforms, Inc.
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About Fifth Third
Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it’s one that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of tech-driven innovation, dedicated people and focused community impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been named among Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® for several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust.
Fifth Third Bank, National Association is a federally chartered institution. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ® Global Select Market under the symbol “FITB.” Investor information and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com. Deposit and credit products provided by Fifth Third Bank, National Association. Member FDIC.
The greenhouse gas emissions your business controls directly are likely only a fraction of your total carbon footprint; understanding where the rest comes from is the first step toward meaningful reduction.
Scope 3 emissions span a wide range of business activities, from raw material sourcing to how customers use and dispose of your product, and each stage represents both a challenge and an opportunity.
Engaging suppliers directly through structured programs is one of the most powerful levers available to companies looking to reduce Scope 3 emissions.
Logistics optimization has the potential to simultaneously align sustainability improvements with operational efficiency gains.
Circularity strategies, even when implemented incrementally, can help reduce emissions at multiple points across the value chain, from procurement choices to end-of-life product design.
Did you know that the carbon emissions for which your business is directly responsible represent just a small portion of your overall carbon footprint?
Today, most companies rely on a long and complex supply chain to guide their product through its lifecycle. Depending on the size of your company and the complexity of your product, this could include hundreds of steps and dozens of third parties, all cooperating to get your product into your customer’s hands, and disposing of it at the end of its life.
Every stage of this long journey generates greenhouse gas emissions, and mitigating them is a key opportunity for many companies looking to reduce their carbon footprint.
What is my supply chain’s carbon footprint?
Your supply chain’s carbon footprint is the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions produced during phases of your product’s or service’s lifecycle that are outside your company’s direct control.
These emissions are also known as Scope 3 GHG emissions, and are still considered part of a company’s overall carbon footprint because they are a consequence of that company doing business.
One thing to note: You may see and hear “supply chain” and “value chain” used interchangeably, but there are some distinctions. “Supply chain” refers to upstream activities, such as manufacturing, transportation, and distribution of purchased goods. “Value chain” includes the supply chain, and also encompasses downstream activities including distribution of products to customers, and product use and disposal.
Common examples of supply- or value chain-related sources of carbon emissions can include:
Energy consumption during the sourcing of materials used to manufacture the product (e.g., from activities such as mining, logging, farming, etc.)
Energy consumption associated with manufacturing and production of any other goods brought into your company, used to conduct business or make and sell the product (such as packaging)
Fuel consumption during transportation and other logistics (such as storage)
Energy consumption during the use of the product or service.
Energy consumption and process emissions during the disposal of the product or service. This can include ongoing emissions created by landfills, depending on the method of disposal and waste treatment.
How supply chain management can help reduce your carbon footprint
Although Scope 3 emissions can be notoriously difficult to fully measure, there are still plenty of actions you can take right now to reduce your supply chain’s carbon emissions.
Collaborate with suppliers through supply chain engagement
Emissions embedded in purchased goods typically represent a company’s largest source of Scope 3 emissions. As a trusted business partner and client, chances are your company has a good working relationship with many of your supply chain partners.
Energy use, carbon footprint, or other information can be requested from suppliers using supply chain engagement programs. Quantifying your suppliers’ product-level footprints is an important first step to measuring progress on your own Scope 3 emissions.
Several different programs exist that companies like yours can use:
The CDP Supply Chain initiative, which provides a questionnaire on carbon emissions to your suppliers at your request.
The Supplier Ethical Data Exchange, which offers member companies a database to store, share, and report information on their supply chain.
The Global Reporting Initiative, which collects the most widely used standards for sustainability reporting, provides examples of relevant information and data to collect from suppliers.
By using programs like these, you can collect emission data from your suppliers and start to better understand their carbon footprints. Gathering this data helps you calculate your own supply chain emissions more precisely and helps identify opportunities for mitigation. The more data you collect, the more of these opportunities you can discover, and the more impactful your next steps will be.
As you build this relationship, consider offering suppliers training, tools, and other support toward improving their own carbon footprints.
Introducing collaborative strategies like joint training workshops can be a win-win for you and your suppliers. Together, you can proactively identify opportunities to lower both of your carbon footprints and mutually benefit from the improvements. You might also, for example, pass along information on how to reduce energy consumption or procure renewable electricity. The more steps each of your suppliers take to reduce their carbon footprint, the more you’ll lower your own Scope 3 emissions.
Optimize logistics
Transportation and other logistics activities are a common source of a company’s Scope 3 emissions. Remember that all forms of transportation and storage are considered part of these emissions. Looking for ways to minimize logistical fuel consumption can lower your carbon footprint and help you optimize your supply chain at the same time.
For example, audit the types of vehicles you and your partners are using to transport your products. Is there an opportunity to upgrade to an electrical or hybrid alternative? You might also reassess your route planning to minimize travel distances or consolidate shipments to make fewer trips altogether. Even a few miles saved will add up to fewer emissions per year, especially for large operations.
Implement circularity and emphasize good recycling practices
McKinsey defines circularity as “practices that optimize resource use and minimize waste across the entire productive and consumption cycle, emphasizing sustainability and economic efficiency.” By reducing waste and promoting reuse, circularity helps reduce emissions in both the downstream and upstream sections of the value chain.
Optimizing your supply or value chain for circularity from end to end will be a long-term project, but you can start with a few small steps. You might be surprised how impactful even small changes to your supply chain can be. For example, choosing products (e.g., packaging) made with recycled materials could reduce your emissions without significantly inconveniencing your operation. Designing products for reusability and recyclability can help reduce end-of-life treatment emissions.
Strengthening Your Supply Chain to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Reducing supply chain emissions is about measurement and engagement. The most effective Scope 3 strategies involve collaboration across your value chain, from raw material sourcing to product end-of-life.
At Antea Group, we help organizations move beyond basic reporting to actively engage suppliers, strengthen value chain relationships, and identify practical opportunities to reduce emissions while improving operational performance.
If you’re ready to take a more strategic approach to Scope 3 emissions and value chain sustainability, connect with our team to explore how supply chain engagement can help reduce your carbon footprint while strengthening your business.
The greenhouse gas emissions your business controls directly are likely only a fraction of your total carbon footprint; understanding where the rest comes from is the first step toward meaningful reduction.
Scope 3 emissions span a wide range of business activities, from raw material sourcing to how customers use and dispose of your product, and each stage represents both a challenge and an opportunity.
Engaging suppliers directly through structured programs is one of the most powerful levers available to companies looking to reduce Scope 3 emissions.
Logistics optimization has the potential to simultaneously align sustainability improvements with operational efficiency gains.
Circularity strategies, even when implemented incrementally, can help reduce emissions at multiple points across the value chain, from procurement choices to end-of-life product design.
Did you know that the carbon emissions for which your business is directly responsible represent just a small portion of your overall carbon footprint?
Today, most companies rely on a long and complex supply chain to guide their product through its lifecycle. Depending on the size of your company and the complexity of your product, this could include hundreds of steps and dozens of third parties, all cooperating to get your product into your customer’s hands, and disposing of it at the end of its life.
Every stage of this long journey generates greenhouse gas emissions, and mitigating them is a key opportunity for many companies looking to reduce their carbon footprint.
What is my supply chain’s carbon footprint?
Your supply chain’s carbon footprint is the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions produced during phases of your product’s or service’s lifecycle that are outside your company’s direct control.
These emissions are also known as Scope 3 GHG emissions, and are still considered part of a company’s overall carbon footprint because they are a consequence of that company doing business.
One thing to note: You may see and hear “supply chain” and “value chain” used interchangeably, but there are some distinctions. “Supply chain” refers to upstream activities, such as manufacturing, transportation, and distribution of purchased goods. “Value chain” includes the supply chain, and also encompasses downstream activities including distribution of products to customers, and product use and disposal.
Common examples of supply- or value chain-related sources of carbon emissions can include:
Energy consumption during the sourcing of materials used to manufacture the product (e.g., from activities such as mining, logging, farming, etc.)
Energy consumption associated with manufacturing and production of any other goods brought into your company, used to conduct business or make and sell the product (such as packaging)
Fuel consumption during transportation and other logistics (such as storage)
Energy consumption during the use of the product or service.
Energy consumption and process emissions during the disposal of the product or service. This can include ongoing emissions created by landfills, depending on the method of disposal and waste treatment.
How supply chain management can help reduce your carbon footprint
Although Scope 3 emissions can be notoriously difficult to fully measure, there are still plenty of actions you can take right now to reduce your supply chain’s carbon emissions.
Collaborate with suppliers through supply chain engagement
Emissions embedded in purchased goods typically represent a company’s largest source of Scope 3 emissions. As a trusted business partner and client, chances are your company has a good working relationship with many of your supply chain partners.
Energy use, carbon footprint, or other information can be requested from suppliers using supply chain engagement programs. Quantifying your suppliers’ product-level footprints is an important first step to measuring progress on your own Scope 3 emissions.
Several different programs exist that companies like yours can use:
The CDP Supply Chain initiative, which provides a questionnaire on carbon emissions to your suppliers at your request.
The Supplier Ethical Data Exchange, which offers member companies a database to store, share, and report information on their supply chain.
The Global Reporting Initiative, which collects the most widely used standards for sustainability reporting, provides examples of relevant information and data to collect from suppliers.
By using programs like these, you can collect emission data from your suppliers and start to better understand their carbon footprints. Gathering this data helps you calculate your own supply chain emissions more precisely and helps identify opportunities for mitigation. The more data you collect, the more of these opportunities you can discover, and the more impactful your next steps will be.
As you build this relationship, consider offering suppliers training, tools, and other support toward improving their own carbon footprints.
Introducing collaborative strategies like joint training workshops can be a win-win for you and your suppliers. Together, you can proactively identify opportunities to lower both of your carbon footprints and mutually benefit from the improvements. You might also, for example, pass along information on how to reduce energy consumption or procure renewable electricity. The more steps each of your suppliers take to reduce their carbon footprint, the more you’ll lower your own Scope 3 emissions.
Optimize logistics
Transportation and other logistics activities are a common source of a company’s Scope 3 emissions. Remember that all forms of transportation and storage are considered part of these emissions. Looking for ways to minimize logistical fuel consumption can lower your carbon footprint and help you optimize your supply chain at the same time.
For example, audit the types of vehicles you and your partners are using to transport your products. Is there an opportunity to upgrade to an electrical or hybrid alternative? You might also reassess your route planning to minimize travel distances or consolidate shipments to make fewer trips altogether. Even a few miles saved will add up to fewer emissions per year, especially for large operations.
Implement circularity and emphasize good recycling practices
McKinsey defines circularity as “practices that optimize resource use and minimize waste across the entire productive and consumption cycle, emphasizing sustainability and economic efficiency.” By reducing waste and promoting reuse, circularity helps reduce emissions in both the downstream and upstream sections of the value chain.
Optimizing your supply or value chain for circularity from end to end will be a long-term project, but you can start with a few small steps. You might be surprised how impactful even small changes to your supply chain can be. For example, choosing products (e.g., packaging) made with recycled materials could reduce your emissions without significantly inconveniencing your operation. Designing products for reusability and recyclability can help reduce end-of-life treatment emissions.
Strengthening Your Supply Chain to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Reducing supply chain emissions is about measurement and engagement. The most effective Scope 3 strategies involve collaboration across your value chain, from raw material sourcing to product end-of-life.
At Antea Group, we help organizations move beyond basic reporting to actively engage suppliers, strengthen value chain relationships, and identify practical opportunities to reduce emissions while improving operational performance.
If you’re ready to take a more strategic approach to Scope 3 emissions and value chain sustainability, connect with our team to explore how supply chain engagement can help reduce your carbon footprint while strengthening your business.
