It is a pleasure to present this report, which aims to guide companies in taking concrete steps to address supply chain emission reductions.

Small-and-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are part of global supply chains and many are in the early stages of managing their emissions, as compared to large companies. While their potential to drive the sustainable transformation and decarbonization of the economy is immense, they need the tools to help them take action.

This report responds to this need and is meant to help companies move towards more sustainable practices. This report is also a call to action – we invite all companies, regardless of their size, to play an active role in the decarbonization of the supply chain.

Women Action Sustainability (WAS) would like to thank Schneider Electric for its support and contribution in the design, coordination and elaboration of this report. They have brought fundamental technical knowledge and rigor to this work and have worked closely with experts from the WAS membership.

I encourage you to read and put this guide into action. Every step we take today will bring us closer to a more sustainable and resilient future.