Engage Module

Supply Chain Decarbonisation Tools

Send targeted sustainability requests to suppliers, collect their emissions data, and track engagement progress - all within the Seedling platform.
HOW IT WORKS

Reach your suppliers directly from the platform

Rather than chasing emissions data through email threads and spreadsheets, the platform lets you engage suppliers in a structured way from the outset. Send a survey directly to suppliers by email from within the platform, or generate a shareable link to distribute through your own channels.

Intuitive for suppliers

A supplier survey built for straightforward completion

Not every supplier has a sustainability team or prior experience of carbon reporting. The survey is designed with that in mind:

  • Plain, guided questions that do not require technical knowledge to complete accurately
  • Coverage of key emissions categories relevant to supplier operations
  • Options to submit verified data where available, or work through guided estimates where not
  • A clear, professional presentation that reflects well on your business and signals that carbon performance is a genuine requirement

Suppliers complete the survey independently, without needing access to your platform or any login credentials, keeping the process simple on their side.

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Integrated

Data fed directly into your Scope 3 footprint

Once a supplier submits their survey, the data flows back into your footprint automatically. This means:

  • Supplier emissions populate the relevant Scope 3 categories without any manual input
  • Primary supplier data replaces spend-based estimates, improving the accuracy of your overall footprint
  • You can see at a glance which suppliers have contributed verified data and which are still estimated
  • Your footprint updates in real time as responses come in, keeping your figures current throughout the measurement period

Over time, as more suppliers respond and your data quality improves, your Scope 3 reporting becomes significantly more credible and defensible under external scrutiny.

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What our clients say

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‘When we started with Seedling, we were just beginning our journey towards understanding our carbon footprint. Seedling have been the ultimate professionals and have created a system that is easy to use, so now I have the knowledge to make informed decisions in line with our B Corp status.’
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Sian Eddy
Head of Ops
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Modern
"We were keen to measure our emissions but didn’t know where to start. As an SME with little carbon accounting experience – and a manufacturer needing to capture trickier areas like material inputs – Seedling’s platform and 1:1 support were invaluable. The Seedling team made a potentially complicated process straightforward for us. We’re now clear on our key hotspots and have a credible reduction plan we’re proud to share."
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Emma Hedley
Programme Assistant
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EPS Logistics Technology
"I love working with Seedling. Passionate, insightful and thoughtful people doing work that benefits our business, our staff, and the whole planet. They are easy to work alongside, with a well-constructed process that is simple to follow for any business, small or large."
Software
Simon Stewart
Client Services Director
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Big Blue Door
"Seedling were an invaluable partner in developing our Carbon Reduction Plan. Their collaborative approach involved accurate emission calculations, presented transparently through a user-friendly platform. Seedling's expertise and dedication made the entire process seamless – I’d recommend Seedling to businesses on a sustainability journey."
Consulting
Kristina Vard
Marketing lead
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FarrPoint
‘We found the team at Seedling very helpful. They made the set-up process simple and seamless and went above and beyond in understanding our business and how to capture the right data. We are delighted with the results.’
Consulting
Stuart Pearce
Director
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Journey4
"We love the Seedling product! The footprinting process was easy and comprehensive, and we were surprised at the speed of turnaround. Our public page is a great addition to our environmental communications which really helps us to stand out."
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Sam Holding
Strategic Partnerships Lead
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BibliU

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FAQs

Your questions answered

How do businesses measure Scope 3 supply chain emissions?

The most accurate method is primary data collection, gathering actual emissions figures directly from suppliers rather than relying on spend-based or industry-average estimates. This is done through structured supplier surveys that capture relevant emissions data and feed it into the relevant Scope 3 categories. Our platform automates this process, from sending the survey to populating your footprint with the responses received.

What if my suppliers do not know their carbon emissions?

This is common, particularly among smaller suppliers. Our survey is designed to accommodate different levels of carbon literacy, guiding suppliers through the questions they can answer accurately. Over time you can work with key suppliers to improve data quality as their own measurement capabilities develop.

How does supplier emissions data improve my carbon footprint accuracy?

Scope 3 footprints built on spend-based estimates can differ significantly from figures based on primary supplier data. Replacing estimates with actual supplier figures reduces uncertainty, narrows the range of your reported emissions and strengthens the credibility of any disclosures or reports that draw from your footprint. It also gives you a more reliable basis for identifying which suppliers are contributing most to your value chain emissions.

Can I use this tool to encourage suppliers to reduce their own emissions?

Yes. Engaging suppliers in the data collection process is often the first step towards a broader supply chain decarbonisation conversation. Once suppliers are aware their emissions are being measured and reported as part of your footprint, many are receptive to discussing reduction targets and improvement plans. Our platform supports this by giving you the data foundation to identify which supplier relationships offer the greatest reduction opportunity and where to direct engagement first.

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