Supplier Engagement Starter Pack

Request Scope 3 inputs without vendor revolt: start low-friction, track responses, and improve over time

Scope 3, Made PracticalStarter Pack45 min

What you'll accomplish

  • Build a supplier engagement roster (who to ask, what to ask)
  • Create low-friction data request templates
  • Set up a tracking system for responses
  • Establish escalation paths for non-responsive suppliers

Engagement levels

1

Low-friction ask

Low friction

Simple spend confirmation or basic data

  • •Spend confirmation
  • •Basic activity data
  • •No detailed breakdowns required
2

Standard data request

Medium friction

Specific data with defined formats

  • •Activity-based data
  • •Evidence documentation
  • •Defined submission format
3

Collaborative engagement

Higher friction

Joint improvement initiatives

  • •Emissions factor development
  • •Reduction target alignment
  • •Regular reporting cadence

Quick start (45 minutes)

  • •Identify top 10-20 suppliers by spend
  • •Assign engagement level to each supplier
  • •Draft data request emails by level
  • •Set up response tracking spreadsheet
  • •Define escalation timeline

Common pitfalls

Asking for too much too soon

Fix: Start with Level 1 requests; escalate gradually

No tracking system

Fix: Use a simple spreadsheet to track requests and responses

Generic requests

Fix: Customize requests based on supplier type and relationship

No follow-up process

Fix: Set automated reminders at 7/14/21 days

Change log

v1.0 (2026-01): Latest release