Tackling Scope 3 Emissions: AI, Data, and the Future of Sustainable Supply Chains

Send me a messageWelcome to 2025, and to the 49th episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, my first for the year!In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jenna Fink, Principal of Research at Zero100, about the evolving intersection of sustainability and supply chains. With her diverse experience—from Amazon’s high-speed operations to Bayer’s more structured approach—Jenna offers fascinating insights into what drives sustainability initiatives and how businesses can balance priorities.We delved into some pressing questions: Where is the push for sustainability coming from—employees, customers, investors, or regulators? And how do companies ensure that sustainability isn’t just an added burden, but rather an opportunity to enhance efficiency and resilience?One major takeaway was the significance of Scope 3 emissions reporting, often seen as the most challenging but also the most transformative for organisations. Jenna shared practical strategies to get started—leveraging existing data, collaborating with suppliers, and finding the internal champions who can drive change.We also explored the role of AI in reducing waste and improving efficiency. Jenna highlighted projects like PepsiCo’s Perfect Sorting Consortium, showing how AI tools can enable smarter, more sustainable decision-making.Finally, we touched on the human side of sustainability transformations—prioritisation struggles, cultural shifts, and the value of tying sustainability wins to cost savings or operational efficiency to make the case clear across organisations.If you’re grappling with sustainability in your supply chain, this episode is packed with pragmatic advice and actionable insights to help you navigate the regulatory landscape and build resilience. Don’t miss it!Find out more about Jenna’s work on LinkedIn, and feel free to connect with her or myself for further discussions. Let’s make 2025 the year of sustainable progress!Support 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.