Scope 3, AI, and the Data Gap – Real Talk with ENGIE Impact’s Paige Janson

Send me a messageWe’ve all seen it  - corporate sustainability targets set in boardrooms with no real plan to back them up. In this episode, I sit down with Paige Janson, CEO of the Sustainable Resource Management division at ENGIE Impact, to talk about what happens next, when the ambition meets the reality of data gaps, regulatory complexity, and internal resistance.With nearly 20 years’ experience helping global organisations decarbonise, Paige shares practical insights into where companies are getting stuck and what’s needed to drive real change, not just write sustainability reports.We cover:Why data - especially validated, recurring data - is the real gold standard for sustainability successHow to avoid the common mistake of setting targets before understanding your energy and emissions baselineWhat’s needed to keep Scope 1, 2 and 3 reporting credible under growing scrutinyThe link between executive accountability and actual progressHow AI is already transforming carbon data management (and what’s coming next)Why aligning sustainability with core business operations - from finance to facilities - is criticalWhether you’re in supply chain, ESG, or just trying to make sense of Scope 3, this one’s worth your time.Find more episodes at sustainablesupplychainpodcast.comListen, share, and if you enjoy the show, consider supporting it at tinyurl.com/SSCpodSupport the showPodcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's generous Subscribers:Alicia FaragKieran OgnevGary LynchAnd remember you too can become a Resilient Supply Chain+ subscriber  - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent episodes like this one and give you access to bonus episodes of topical, timely supply chain resilience analysis.🎤 Looking for a keynote speaker on supply chain resilience, AI, and sustainability?I help leaders understand the forces reshaping global supply chains, from geopolitical disruption and climate risk to AI and real-time decision-making. Download my Speaker Pack: https://tinyurl.com/spkrpckFinallyIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - feel free to just send me a direct message on LinkedIn, or send me a message using this link.If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover it. Thanks for listening.