Goodyear Scores CDP Supplier Engagement 'A' for Climate Leadership
Event summary
- Goodyear earned an 'A' score in the CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment, reflecting leadership-level performance on climate-related supplier engagement.
- The assessment evaluates governance, emissions targets, Scope 3 management, and supplier collaboration across Goodyear's value chain.
- Goodyear launched its supplier engagement program in 2023, requiring raw material suppliers to set science-based targets and report progress publicly.
- The company has near-term climate targets for 2030 and a long-term net-zero goal for 2050.
The big picture
Goodyear's 'A' score underscores the growing importance of supply chain sustainability in manufacturing. As regulators and investors demand greater transparency, companies like Goodyear are leveraging supplier collaboration to reduce Scope 3 emissions—a critical but often overlooked segment of corporate carbon footprints.
What we're watching
- Supplier Alignment
- How Goodyear's suppliers will meet the company's science-based targets and renewable energy goals.
- Regulatory Compliance
- Whether stricter climate regulations will accelerate or complicate Goodyear's net-zero transition by 2050.
- Industry Benchmarking
- The pace at which competitors adopt similar supplier engagement programs to meet ESG standards.
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