Tackling Scope 3 Emissions at Honda of America Manufacturing Inc with Alissa Yakali & Joey Lange, Ep 15

In this episode, we'll be in conversation with Alissa Yakali, Supply Chain Sustainability Manager at Honda of America Manufacturing, Inc., and Joey Lange, Senior Director of Client Services at Edison Energy, for an inside look at Honda's 10 years of experience in working with their supply chain to reduce emissions and how they're currently working with Edison Energy to take their supply chain program to the next level. You won’t want to miss out on the great information within today’s show. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Meeting Alissa [1:45] Meeting Joey [2:39] How Honda has evolved its commitment to sustainability over the years [4:36] What drives Honda’s commitment to sustainability? [6:18] How Honda’s approach compares to what Joey sees in the market [7:14] Emission reduction commitments vs renewable energy goals vs other factors [9:27] How Honda is engaging their supply chain to reduce its scope three emissions [14:39] Mistakes & secrets to getting suppliers to engage in a sustainability program [16:13] Biggest challenges Alissa faced in the beginning that you may be facing now [19:39] Building trust with suppliers [21:54] How scorecards help with transparency and accountability [23:15] Tools Honda has in place to set suppliers up for success then vs now [26:37] The cloud-based energy management system Honda is developing [29:55] Why Honda needs a partner like Edison Energy [36:05] How Edison is meeting suppliers where they are and educating them on options [37:47] What Joey sees going forward in terms of supply chain sustainability? [40:54] Using green bonds to help suppliers with efficiency programs [42:46] What does the future of the program look like for Honda? [45:10] Click here for detailed show notes Resources & People Mentioned Honda of America Manufacturing Inc Edison Energy Connect with Alissa Alissa Yakali on Linkedin Alissa Yakali, Honda of America Manufacturing Inc, Supply Chain Sustainability Manager Connect with Joey Joey Lange on Linkedin Joey Lange, Edison Energy, Senior Director of Client Services Connect With Smart Energy Decisions Smart Energy Decisions Follow them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter Follow them on LinkedIn Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, aCast, PlayerFM, iHeart Radio