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Scope 1

Greenhouse gas monitoring, sometimes described as Scope 1, Scope 2 or Scope 3, refers to the practice of tracking and measuring the emissions of greenhouse gases that are generated by a company's operations, including its supply chain, production processes, and transportation. This involves gathering data on the consumption of energy and raw materials, as well as emissions generated during production and transportation activities. The purpose of greenhouse gas monitoring as a business is to identify areas of high emissions and develop strategies to reduce them, with the ultimate goal of mitigating the impact of climate change. This practice is becoming increasingly important for businesses as governments and consumers demand greater accountability and action on climate change.

The emissions are split into 3 ‘scopes’:

Scope 1 – Are direct greenhouse gas emissions from company-owned or controlled sources, such as emissions from combustion in boilers or vehicles.

Scope 2 – Are indirect greenhouse gas emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, heat, or steam consumed by the organization.

Scope 3 - Are indirect emissions from activities outside of the organization's control, such as emissions from the production of purchased materials, employee commuting, or waste disposal.

Specialism:
Category Management Procurement Strategy Supplier Management Sustainability
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Scope 2

Greenhouse gas monitoring, sometimes described as Scope 1, Scope 2 or Scope 3, refers to the practice of tracking and measuring the emissions of greenhouse gases that are generated by a company's operations, including its supply chain, production processes, and transportation. This involves gathering data on the consumption of energy and raw materials, as well as emissions generated during production and transportation activities. The purpose of greenhouse gas monitoring as a business is to identify areas of high emissions and develop strategies to reduce them, with the ultimate goal of mitigating the impact of climate change. This practice is becoming increasingly important for businesses as governments and consumers demand greater accountability and action on climate change.

The emissions are split into 3 ‘scopes’:

Scope 1 – Are direct greenhouse gas emissions from company-owned or controlled sources, such as emissions from combustion in boilers or vehicles.

Scope 2 – Are indirect greenhouse gas emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, heat, or steam consumed by the organization.

Scope 3 - Are indirect emissions from activities outside of the organization's control, such as emissions from the production of purchased materials, employee commuting, or waste disposal.

Specialism:
Category Management Procurement Strategy Supplier Management Sustainability
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Scope 3

Greenhouse gas monitoring, sometimes described as Scope 1, Scope 2 or Scope 3, refers to the practice of tracking and measuring the emissions of greenhouse gases that are generated by a company's operations, including its supply chain, production processes, and transportation. This involves gathering data on the consumption of energy and raw materials, as well as emissions generated during production and transportation activities. The purpose of greenhouse gas monitoring as a business is to identify areas of high emissions and develop strategies to reduce them, with the ultimate goal of mitigating the impact of climate change. This practice is becoming increasingly important for businesses as governments and consumers demand greater accountability and action on climate change.

The emissions are split into 3 ‘scopes’:

Scope 1 – Are direct greenhouse gas emissions from company-owned or controlled sources, such as emissions from combustion in boilers or vehicles.

Scope 2 – Are indirect greenhouse gas emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, heat, or steam consumed by the organization.

Scope 3 - Are indirect emissions from activities outside of the organization's control, such as emissions from the production of purchased materials, employee commuting, or waste disposal.

Specialism:
Category Management Procurement Strategy Sourcing Supplier Management Sustainability
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Source to Pay (S2P)
Source to Pay (S2P) refers to the end-to-end procurement process encompassing activities from strategic to transactional. Source to Contract involves the activities of sourcing, negotiating and contracting with a supplier, whilst Procure to Pay refers to the process of raising a Purchase Requisition and Purchase Order through to the payment of the supplier. Managed effectively, Source to Pay can integrate a large proportion of procurement stages into one streamlined workflow, enabling organizations to optimize supplier relationships, control costs, ensure compliance, and achieve greater visibility and efficiency throughout the entire procurement lifecycle.
Specialism:
eProcurement Procurement Operating Model Procurement Process Procurement Strategy
Sourcing
Sourcing is the process of finding and contracting with Suppliers for goods and services. A highly simple principle but very complex to deliver in practice. There are a number of steps within the sourcing process and Organizations should fit the sourcing process to their wider business processes.
Specialism:
Negotiation Procurement Process Sourcing
Sourcing Levers
Sourcing levers refers to the various tools or tactics that companies use to negotiate better terms, pricing, and quality with their suppliers. These levers are used to maximize the value of the goods or services procured and to minimize costs and risks associated with the procurement process.
Spend Analysis

Spend analysis, sometimes Spend Analytics, is the process of collecting, categorizing, and analyzing an organization's spend data to gain insights into its purchasing patterns and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements. Spend analysis is essential to procurement and supply chain management, providing critical information for decision-making and strategic planning.

The spend analysis process typically involves collecting data from various sources, such as purchase orders, invoices, and payment records. The data is then cleaned, consolidated, and categorized to provide a comprehensive view of the organization's spending across different categories, suppliers, and locations.

Once the data is analyzed, spend analysis can help organizations to identify areas of excessive spending, negotiate better pricing with suppliers, optimize their procurement processes, and improve their overall efficiency and performance. Spend analysis can also help organizations to monitor compliance with purchasing policies and regulations and identify potential risks and opportunities for innovation.

Specialism:
Category Management Procurement Strategy Sourcing Spend Analysis Supplier Management
Spend Analytics

Spend analysis, sometimes Spend Analytics, is the process of collecting, categorizing, and analyzing an organization's spend data to gain insights into its purchasing patterns and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements. Spend analysis is essential to procurement and supply chain management, providing critical information for decision-making and strategic planning.

The spend analysis process typically involves collecting data from various sources, such as purchase orders, invoices, and payment records. The data is then cleaned, consolidated, and categorized to provide a comprehensive view of the organization's spending across different categories, suppliers, and locations.

Once the data is analyzed, spend analysis can help organizations to identify areas of excessive spending, negotiate better pricing with suppliers, optimize their procurement processes, and improve their overall efficiency and performance. Spend analysis can also help organizations to monitor compliance with purchasing policies and regulations and identify potential risks and opportunities for innovation.

Specialism:
Category Management Sourcing Spend Analysis Supplier Management
Spend Management
A procurement strategy is a plan of action designed to guide an organization's procurement process and decision-making. It outlines an organization's approach to acquire the goods, services, and resources it needs to operate and achieve its objectives. A well-defined procurement strategy considers the organization's overall goals, budget, risk tolerance, and market conditions. It outlines the types of suppliers to target, how to engage with them, and how to manage relationships to ensure a steady supply of goods and services at a competitive price.
Specialism:
Procurement Management Procurement Strategy
Spend Profiling
Spend profiling is the process of analyzing a company's spending patterns and identifying where the money is being spent across various categories, departments, and suppliers. It involves collecting data on all the purchases made by a company and analyzing it to gain insights into the organization's spending habits. Spend profiling is typically used in procurement and supply chain management to help organizations identify areas where they can reduce costs, negotiate better deals, and optimize their procurement processes.
Specialism:
Category Management Spend Analysis