Scope 3 initiatives remain historically difficult for individual supply chain leaders to manage, and the looming pressure to achieve net zero further complicates matters. This episode of the Supply Chain Podcast explores how data-driven collaboration can ease the process for all involved.
Why is British American Tobacco (BAT) trying to act quickly in response to Scope 3 emissions? (1:56)
In this episode of the Supply Chain Podcast, host Thomas O’Connor and guest John O’Reilly, Group Head of Procurement, Strategy and Sustainability at British American Tobacco (BAT), discuss how supply chain leaders can drive mutually beneficial Scope 3 initiatives in collaboration with suppliers. John offers first-hand guidance from BAT’s experiences with Scope 3 initiatives, including earning stakeholder buy-in, leveraging procurement to evaluate supplier priorities and gaps, and identifying win-win opportunities through data. Thomas and John also discuss recommendations that supply chain leaders can use to build connected Scope 3 agendas and awareness for both their organization and their suppliers.
John O’Reilly joined British American Tobacco (BAT) in 2008. As Group Head of Procurement, Strategy and Sustainability, John integrates sustainability across BAT procurement, driving step changes within its global supplier base. This ensures BAT’s suppliers are aligned in achieving BAT’s corporate ESG goals, including climate, human rights, biodiversity and waste. During his tenure, John has contributed to maintaining operational delivery, cost management and security of supply.