In this special episode, we're taking you inside the Scope 3 Peer Group Strategy Days in Chicago – a high-energy, high-impact gathering of over 150 supply chain decarbonisation leaders.

Recorded on the fly (and in the depths of O’Hare International), Ollie shares his reflections on three packed days of collaboration, learning, and straight-talking progress. From tactical deep dives on product carbon footprints to game-changing conversations about procurement incentives, it's clear: this community is moving fast.

You’ll also hear from a host of attendees, speakers, and Scope 3 pros from companies like Essity, John Deere, Owens Corning, Magnera, Proxima, Post Holdings, and more. They share the wins, the challenges, and the clarity they gained from being in the room with peers who are wrestling with the same questions.

In this episode we dive deep into two essential engines of climate progress: procurement and data. Tom and Ollie are joined by two standout female voices who are helping organizations move beyond climate commitments and into concrete, measurable action.

First up, Ollie sits down with Nancy Gillis, a veteran sustainability leader with experience at the World Economic Forum, the US government, and now as the guiding force behind the Scope 3 Peer Group. Nancy argues that procurement is no longer a back-office function; it’s now a critical driver of innovation and demand-side decarbonization. From coalitions to clean tech, she lays out the case for empowering buyers to lead the transition.

Then, Tom interviews Rachel Delacour, co-founder and CEO of Sweep, the sustainability data platform helping businesses untangle the complexity of extra-financial data, especially Scope 3 emissions. With roots in the SaaS analytics world, Rachel explains why solving climate means solving a data challenge first. She also shares insights into Sweep’s B Corp journey, the power of AI in climate reporting, and how breaking internal silos can become a company’s superpower.

Whether you're a procurement professional, ESG strategist, data lead, or sustainability exec, this episode will give you tools, perspective, and inspiration to help you act faster and smarter on Scope 3.

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This episode is supported by Sweep – the sustainability data platform helping businesses track carbon, comply with regulation, and take real climate action. Learn more at sweep.net.

This time, Ollie and Tom bring you two more powerful conversations that reveal very different – but equally essential – sides of the Scope 3 challenge.

First up, Ollie sits down with Mark Rowland, founder of ROCeteer and former innovation lead for the US Air Force. From working with tech billionaires in Las Vegas to overhauling federal procurement to spark startup collaboration, Mark’s experience is pretty wild (and is making Ollie feel rather inadequate). His take? Innovation is being blocked by outdated rules, and procurement is either your biggest lever or your worst bottleneck. You’ll hear about crowd-sourced RFPs, AI-enhanced matchmaking, and the case for “serendipity at scale.”

Then, Tom sits down with Scott Raskin and Kevin Vranes from Worldly, the platform formerly known as the Higg Index. With over 40,000 suppliers on board, Worldly is scaling primary data collection across the global supply chain and layering in AI to pinpoint where and how to act. They share how they’re helping consumer goods brands move from measurement to meaningful decarbonization.

Plus, Ollie and Tom break down all of this week’s big Scope 3 news, including:

• • Why Norway’s $1.5 trillion sovereign wealth fund is raising the bar on sustainability disclosures
  • A revealing new survey showing most UK execs feel ready for Scope 3 — but admit they’re likely underinvesting in the tools needed to deliver.

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  Whether you’re looking for the tech, the tactics, or the human side of Scope 3, these episodes continue to deliver.

  
  🎧 Enjoy. And remember: all of our previous episodes are available online at www.scope3peergroup.com/podcast

Ollie and Tom are back, and this time they are joined by a very special guest.

The former CDP man, Dexter Galvin, is in the studio to unpack the evolution of Scope 3 thinking – from the early days of corporate disclosure to today’s need for actionable, verifiable data. Dexter shares insight on how the landscape has changed, why supplier engagement is still the missing link, and how regulation, technology, and accountability are converging to reshape the system.

Then, Tom sits down with Moritz Nill and Bob Young from CTRL-S, a startup helping businesses move from data to decarbonisation. They share how CTRL-S is closing the supplier action gap, what it takes to drive behaviour change on the ground, and why scalability, flexibility, and context-aware tools are crucial for real progress. Bob also offers a unique take on building purpose-driven companies from the ground up – and why the US may be more ready than we think.

Whether you’re a sustainability leader, procurement specialist, or startup founder working in the climate space, this episode delivers fresh perspectives on what it takes to accelerate Scope 3 impact.

🎧 Enjoy. And remember: all of our previous episodes are available online at www.scope3peergroup.com/podcast

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This time, Tom continues to shoehorn any reference to his beloved Liverpool F.C. into the chat while Ollie plays with a straight bat, reporting the latest happenings in the world of Scope 3, including developments from PACT and less snappily titled Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative.

Then, we’re into our stories.

First up, Ollie speaks with Arne Kloke, Head of Service & Sustainability Management at SCHOTT Pharma. As a major supplier to the pharmaceutical industry – and founding member of Alliance to Zero – Arne offers a rare insight into how suppliers are navigating rising climate expectations, and what real collaboration with procurement teams needs to look like.

Then, Tom dits down with the co-founders of Gravity, Jay Ruckelshaus and Saleh ElHattab. Theirs is a carbon and energy management platform focused on helping emissions-intensive businesses reduce Scope 3 from the ground up. From drag-and-drop carbon accounting to behind-the-meter energy projects, they share what it takes to move from reporting to action.

🎙️In this episode, we explore:

• How suppliers like SCHOTT are taking the lead on circular innovation

• Why Scope 3 can’t be solved with pressure alone; it needs partnership

• The realities of working with industrial companies who aren’t ‘climate first’

• How software can reduce emissions – not just automate reporting

• The need for interoperability and shared rules of the road across platforms

• What Scope 3 success might actually look like by the end of the decade

Whether you’re a sustainability lead, a procurement manager, or a Scope 3 solutions nerd, this episode is full of practical ideas and bold challenges to the status quo.

🎧 Enjoy. And remember: all of our previous episodes are available online at www.scope3peergroup.com/podcast

#Scope3 #Sustainability #CarbonAccounting #Decarbonisation #SupplyChain #ClimateAction #SustainableProcurement #GHGEmissions

Fresh from the Easter break, Ollie and Tom are back with more tales from the frontline of Scope 3 action.

First, Ollie chats with Radharaman Jha, VP of Supply Chain at Flaconi, one of Europe’s fastest-growing online beauty retailers (and about to be your daughters’ new favourite brand). With a background in fashion, retail, and e-commerce, Rad offers a candid and consumer-first perspective on sustainability. From the illusion of demand to the uncomfortable truths about how often we really wear our clothes, this conversation unpacks the real drivers of consumption – and the limits of corporate messaging.

Then, Tom sits down with Naved Siddique, Chief Product Officer at Sphera, a true leader in sustainability and risk management software. Naved brings a systems-thinking mindset to the Scope 3 conversation, focusing on how to connect data, insight, and decision-making. They discuss why sustainability is really about operational risk, how Sphera is bridging data gaps in product carbon footprints, and what it means to design solutions that actually solve problems.

Two conversations. Two mindsets. One shared mission: to make Scope 3 action more honest, more effective, and more aligned with the way businesses actually work.

Enjoy the episode. And remember: all of our previous episodes are available online at www.scope3peergroup.com/podcast

#Scope3 #CarbonData #SupplyChain #BeautySector #LowCarbon #Greenwashing #BusinessChange #Procurement #EnvironmentalImpact #SustainableBusiness #Sphera #Flaconi

How do we move from vague ambition to meaningful action when it comes to reducing environmental impact in supply chains?

In this episode, Ollie and Tom bring you two very different perspectives on that challenge – one from the world of industrial chemicals, and the other from the world of paint and decorating. Both stories show what it really takes to make progress, whether you're modelling the global materials system or trying to switch out a tin of paint.

🎨 First, Ollie sits down with Ben Featherstone, the first sustainability lead at Bagnalls, a 150-year-old decorating contractor. Ben shares how a request from client CBRE led to the creation of his role – and how he’s using that momentum to influence product choices, change supplier relationships, and engage workers on the ground. It’s a reminder that real change often comes from the middle of the chain, not just the top.

🧠 Then, Tom speaks to Arne Kätelhön and Raoul Meys, co-founders of Carbon Minds. What started as a frustration with the lack of usable data during their academic research has become a business that helps manufacturers and brands make smarter purchasing decisions, using highly granular, region-specific data about chemical supply chains. We discuss the limits of generic averages, the role of data in driving competitiveness, and why clarity – not compliance – is the real goal.

Enjoy the episode. And remember: all of our previous episodes are available online at www.scope3peergroup.com/podcast

#Scope3 #CarbonData #SupplyChain #ChemicalIndustry #LowCarbon #BusinessChange #Procurement #Biodiversity #EnvironmentalImpact #SustainableBusiness

In this episode, we hear from two very different organisations with one shared mission: helping companies reduce emissions deep within their supply chains.

First up, Ollie sits down with Elizabeth Carlson, Chief Sustainability Officer at Tricon, a global chemical trader operating in the middle of a notoriously complex value chain. Liz shares how her business is using collaboration, education, and financial incentives to encourage suppliers to calculate and disclose product carbon footprints. She also speaks honestly about the unique challenges of leading from a position without hard power – especially in a US market where data confidentiality and legal risk loom large.

Then, Tom is joined by Dave Rimkus and Ally Charlton from Schneider Electric, whose Supply Chain Renewables Initiative supports giants like Walmart and PepsiCo in engaging thousands of suppliers on decarbonisation. We unpack how the business is helping thousands of suppliers access renewable energy, the power of aggregated buying models, and why trust and advisory support are just as critical as tech solutions.

Once again, we’re bringing stories from the frontline of Scope 3 – practical, honest, and full of lessons for anyone trying to move the needle on supply chain decarbonisation.

Enjoy the episode. And remember: all of our previous episodes are available online at www.scope3peergroup.com/podcast