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Redesign the value chain and source strategies Action

Redesign the value chain and source strategies

To meet emissions targets and decarbonize at scale, companies need to pursue innovative business models and technologies, and transform their value chains for sustainability.

Explained by BCG BCG
In partnership with WBCSD Climate Masterclass Series WBCSD Climate Masterclass Series
  • Partnerships
  • Supply chain
Last updated: 25/10/2023
Build partnerships through alliances and co-investments Action

Build partnerships through alliances and co-investments

Partnerships help solve multiple supplier decarbonization challenges. When selecting partners, consider who to work with, what issues to target, and how to ensure effectiveness.

Explained by BCG BCG
In partnership with WBCSD Climate Masterclass Series WBCSD Climate Masterclass Series
  • Partnerships
  • Supply chain
Last updated: 16/10/2023
Create financial incentives for suppliers Action

Create financial incentives for suppliers

Supplier decarbonization can be incentivized financially or non-financially. Understanding supplier context and related benefits and risks is key for implementation.

Explained by BCG BCG
In partnership with WBCSD Climate Masterclass Series WBCSD Climate Masterclass Series
  • Finance
  • Supply chain
  • WBCSD Masterclass
Last updated: 09/10/2023
Switch to renewable energy to decarbonize industrial heat Action

Switch to renewable energy to decarbonize industrial heat

Low- or zero-carbon fuels and renewable energy technologies allow heat-intensive industries to reduce emissions from combustion of fuels (e.g., in manufacturing facilities)

Explained by BCG BCG
  • Industry heating
  • Investment strategy
  • Procurement policy
  • Renewable Energy
Last updated: 13/09/2023
Reduce building emissions with energy management systems Action

Reduce building emissions with energy management systems

Energy management systems optimize the operations and maintenance of energy assets in buildings, allowing energy savings of around 10-15% and emissions reductions

Explained by BCG BCG
  • Efficiency measures
  • Energy demand
  • Operational policies
Last updated: 13/09/2023
Switch to alternative proteins in commercial food production Action

Switch to alternative proteins in commercial food production

Commercial food producers can adopt meat alternatives by sourcing proteins from plants, fermentation, or cultivated animal cells to reduce emissions from animal-based foods

Explained by BCG BCG
  • AFOLU sector
  • Food
  • Procurement policy
  • Product design
Last updated: 13/09/2023
Implement circularity in value chains to reduce emissions Action

Implement circularity in value chains to reduce emissions

Circular economy approaches in the value chain address inputs, product design, production, and end-of-life activities to increase reuse and recycling of raw materials and products

Explained by BCG BCG
  • Business model
  • Circular Economy
  • Operational policies
  • Product Life Cycle
Last updated: 13/09/2023
Maintain and enhance forest carbon sinks with silviculture Case Study

Maintain and enhance forest carbon sinks with silviculture

The impacts of climate change on forest health and productivity are constantly evolving. Weyerhaeuser manages their forests to ensure they remain part of the climate solution

Applied by Weyerhaeuser Company Weyerhaeuser Company
  • AFOLU sector
  • Business model
  • Silviculture
Last updated: 13/09/2023
Finance climate action with green bonds Action

Finance climate action with green bonds

Green bonds is a broad term for the raising and use of debt specifically for decarbonization or sustainability-related efforts

Explained by BCG BCG
  • Decision Making
  • Finance
  • Investment strategy
Last updated: 12/09/2023
Collaborate with peers to set and meet supplier targets Action

Collaborate with peers to set and meet supplier targets

Decarbonize supply chains by collaborating with peers to set industry-wide supplier targets (e.g., for renewable energy) and help suppliers achieve these by aggregating demand

Explained by BCG BCG
  • Operational policies
  • Partnerships
  • Supplier engagement
  • Supply chain
Last updated: 12/09/2023
Decarbonize low-temperature industrial heat with heat pumps Action

Decarbonize low-temperature industrial heat with heat pumps

Industrial heat pumps generate low-temperature process heat with higher efficiency and lower GHG emissions than conventional fossil fuel heating options.

Explained by WBCSD WBCSD
  • Heat pumps
  • Industry heating
  • Procurement policy
Last updated: 05/09/2023
Decarbonize low-temperature heating using heat as a service Action

Decarbonize low-temperature heating using heat as a service

Heat as a service (HaaS) enables companies to source sustainable heat through a long-term contract without the need for upfront investment.

Explained by WBCSD WBCSD
  • Industry heating
  • Operational policies
  • Partnerships
  • Procurement policy
Last updated: 05/09/2023