A Strategic Approach to Target Setting in Tier 2

Published: 14 February 2024

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Case Study

Featured Partner

Marks & Spencer

As part of their singular focus on becoming a net zero business by 2040, Marks & Spencer (M&S) sought to implement carbon-reducing interventions in their supply chain that could be replicated industry-wide.

Impact

Facilities

44

completed Carbon Tech Assessments

Facilities

37

running Carbon Target Setting

The Challenge

With a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), conserving energy and water resources, M&S embarked on a strategic approach to target setting in their Tier 2 supplier facilities. It was particularly important to them that their suppliers have support through a trusted partner throughout the process, which led them to partner with Aii.

The Approach

Together, M&S and Aii took the following steps:

In collaboration with Aii and RESET Carbon, M&S initiated a series of Carbon Tech Assessments. These assessments provided critical insights into the reduction potentials of various facilities within their Tier 2 supplier network. Through this analysis, M&S identified high-impact facilities and prioritized them for further action.
After the assessments, 44 facilities were moved into Carbon Target Setting initiatives in 44 facilities, with the facilities setting an average goal of achieving a 31.4% reduction per facility.

What’s Next

By leveraging the insights from Carbon Tech Assessments, M&S gained a deeper understanding of the opportunities for emission reductions across their supply chain, as well as the crucial next step of setting targets for high-impact facilities. Looking ahead, M&S is evaluating the potential of expanding these efforts into their Tier 1 facilities; their journey sets a strong example for starting with a focused decarbonization approach and using those learnings to increase impact.

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