According to procurementmag.com, Emerson — a multinational technology and engineering company specializing in industrial automation, software, and enterprise operations — has established formal emissions reduction targets across its network of 13,000 direct materials suppliers. The initiative forms part of the company’s 2025 Sustainability Report and reflects its focus on Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) accountability, where 98% of Emerson’s total value chain emissions originate, compared to just 2% from its own operational (Scope 1 and 2) emissions.
Supplier Engagement & Code of Conduct Training
Emerson mandates human rights due diligence and GHG calculation capabilities across its supplier base. To reinforce expectations, the company has trained more than 3,300 employees on its Supplier Code of Conduct, with curriculum covering sustainability topics directly tied to procurement and supply chain management. The policy applies to suppliers providing plastics, electronics, steel, and machined components — core inputs across Emerson’s global manufacturing footprint.
Value Chain Emissions Targets and Progress
Emerson aims to achieve net-zero operations by 2030, including a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions relative to a 2021 baseline. According to its 2025 report, the company achieved a 49% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions that year. It also increased purchased renewable electricity to 56% and reduced energy intensity by 27%. By 2030, Emerson targets 100% renewable electricity for global operations via grid sourcing and on-site generation, alongside a 35% reduction in energy intensity from the 2021 baseline.
Water Use and Facility Standards
Water stewardship is integrated into Emerson’s Sustainable Building Standards, which apply to new construction at its manufacturing facilities. After assessing the water footprint of its operations, Emerson set a target of a 10% reduction in water consumption by 2032. The company surpassed this goal early: it achieved a 12% overall reduction in water consumption compared to 2022, as reported in the 2025 Sustainability Report.
Compliance, Risk, and Product Integration
Emerson deploys an environmental compliance program focused on air emissions, wastewater discharges, and waste disposal — regulatory domains critical to procurement risk management in chemicals, energy, and life sciences sectors. The company embeds lifecycle thinking into product design and packaging procurement, integrating material efficiency and energy performance criteria. Emerson holds more than 18,000 active patents globally, supporting its industrial automation solutions deployed worldwide.
“We continue to strengthen our approach to supplier engagement by deepening collaboration, increasing transparency and aligning expectations around shared priorities.” — Lal Karsanbhai, President and Chief Executive Officer of Emerson
“These efforts help protect our customers, enhance supply chain resilience and support long-term value creation across our value chain.” — Lal Karsanbhai, President and Chief Executive Officer of Emerson
“We continue to embed sustainability into the design and procurement of our products and packaging, integrating material efficiency, energy performance and lifecycle thinking into the decisions we make.” — Lal Karsanbhai, President and Chief Executive Officer of Emerson
Source: procurementmag.com
Compiled from international media by the SCI.AI editorial team.
