Supplier Environmental Sustainability Scorecard Purpose
Version: April 7, 2010
The Supplier Environmental Sustainability Scorecard is designed to track improvement on key supplier-related environmental
sustainability measures. We suggest suppliers report sustainability results relating directly to the creation of materials and services.
Until that capability is developed, suppliers may report the overall sustainability results for all of their site(s) (combined) involved in
creating specific materials and services; or their total corporation sustainability measures instead. Suppliers are also encouraged to use
this scorecard with their suppliers.
The scorecard’s primary use is to measure and reward improvement over time in each key environmental sustainability
measure—regardless of a supplier’s starting point or size. Annual submission to our supplier relationship owner(SRO)/buyer will enable
each supplier to receive appropriate recognition based on the Rating Criteria.
Supplier Environmental Sustainability Scorecard Instructions
1. Enter your company name at the top right of the scorecard. (Optional) List any overall scope comments/exclusions in cell G4 (below your name).
2. Highlight the chosen unit, enter the scope code, value and comments of all core measures for each applicable year (enter scope months if not calendar year).
a. Report in the units specified--absolute or intensity values--whichever is most meaningful. (Note: use scientific notation to report data in small fractions).
b. Unit of Output = Metric Ton for most production; sqm, FTE, revenue or absolute value for packaging/services--explain non-production units in Comments cell.
General Instructions: c. Report customer specific scope if possible; Site or Corporate if necessary--use Corporate for "Environmental Mgt. System" and "Violations & Sanctions".
d. List reasons in the Comments cell for measures you cannot provide; e.g., proprietary information, not available, etc.
3. The same data methodology/scope should be used year to year; if you make a change for the current year (e.g., S->P), adjust the previous year data to match.
4. Report Optional measures if you can. (Note to Spend Category Buyers: Specify all mandatory measures, units and scope codes related to business awards)
Core Measure Unit Definition
Total net energy usage (purchased plus self-generated minus sold) from electricity (as defined by the WRI/WBCSD GHG Protocol--see pages 25,
Giga-Joules or
(Electric) Energy Usage 27-29 in http://www.ghgprotocol.org/files/ghg-protocol-revised.pdf) that the operation/site/enterprise needs to operate from all sources, regardless of
GJ / Unit of Output
use (e.g., electricity going into production, or office lighting, food production, heating warehouse, etc.)
Total net energy usage (purchased plus self-generated minus sold) from fuels that the operation/site/enterprise needs to operate from all sources,
Giga-Joules or
(Fuel) Energy Usage regardless of use (e.g., fuel oil, natural gas, etc. going into production, or office lighting, food production, heating warehouse, etc.) Indicate in the
GJ / Unit of Output
Comments cell whether high or low heating values were used.
(Input / Withdrawal) Cubic Meters or Quantity of water entering the site, from all sources, needed for operations (e.g. water purchased from local suppliers, pumped from wells, rivers,
Water Usage M3 / Unit of Output lakes or ocean used in process areas--including for cooling; NOT Rainwater, unless collected and used in process areas).
(Output / Discharge) Cubic Meters or Quantity of water leaving the site, from all sources, needed for operations (e.g. water purchased from local suppliers, pumped from wells, rivers,
Water Usage M3 / Unit of Output lakes or ocean used in process areas--including for cooling; NOT Rainwater, unless collected and used in process areas).
Amount of hazardous waste landfilled or incinerated without energy recovery (If it is reused, recycled, or recovered, it is not considered disposed
Hazardous Metric Tons or and may be reported optionally.) "Hazardous waste" varies worldwide and is defined by local regulation; may or may not be linked to permits. This
Waste Disposal MT / Unit of Output may include but is not limited to the following: Solvents, Flammable/Hazardous raw materials, chemical waste, batteries, acids (low pH liquids),
strong bases or caustic (high pH liquids), etc. In the Comments cell, list the criteria you used to decide what was included or excluded in your data.
Non-Hazardous Metric Tons or Amount of all other waste landfilled or incinerated without energy recovery. Includes waste data from solid waste (also liquids disposed in a solid
Waste Disposal MT / Unit of Output container). Note: Waste produced during start-ups is included. (If it is reused, recycled, or recovered, it is not disposed and is reported optionally).
Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions as defined by the WRI/WBCSD GHG Protocol (see pages 25 & 27 in http://www.ghgprotocol.org/files/ghg-
Metric Tons protocol-revised.pdf). Suppliers can use their existing tools to calculate Kyoto greenhouse gas emissions as long as methodology is consistent with
Kyoto Greenhouse Gas of CO2 Equivalent the WRI/WBCSD GHG Protocol. Otherwise, use the calculator found at: http://www.nef.org.uk/greencompany/co2calculator.htm. If you use a
Emissions Direct (Scope 1) or MT of CO2e / different protocol, list it in the Comments cell. (Note: If sea transport is involved, also use the "GHG emissions from transport or mobile sources"
Unit of Output calculation tool developed by the WRI (downloadable at http://www.ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools/all-tools) to calculate GHG emissions from sea
transport.)
Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions as defined by the WRI/WBCSD GHG Protocol (see pages 25, 27-29 in http://www.ghgprotocol.org/files/ghg-
Metric Tons protocol-revised.pdf). Suppliers can use their existing tools to calculate Kyoto greenhouse gas emissions as long as methodology is consistent with
Kyoto Greenhouse Gas of CO2 Equivalent the WRI/WBCSD GHG Protocol. Otherwise, use the calculator found at: http://www.nef.org.uk/greencompany/co2calculator.htm. If you use a
Emissions Indirect (Scope 2) or MT of CO2e / different protocol, list it in Comments cell. (Note: If sea transport is involved, also use the "GHG emissions from transport or mobile sources"
Unit of Output calculation tool developed by the WRI (downloadable at http://www.ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools/all-tools) to calculate GHG emissions from sea
transport.)
Do you have an externally verified environmental management system (ISO14001 or equivalent) to track compliance with permits, water quality,
Environmental Mgt. System Yes or No
and to conduct environmental risk assessments? If Yes, explain in the Comments cell what it is and what % of your sites use it.
Our Initiatives Supported /
Ideas Adopted by us Description Brief description of our top sustainability initiatives supported and/or top ideas brought to and adopted by us in the most recent calendar year.
(in the most recent calendar year)
Industry Certification TBD As requested and defined by our Spend Category (e.g., % of Tier 1, 2, & 3 classification for Forestry products).
Other TBD As requested and defined by our Spend Category.
Optional Measure Unit Definition
Total energy used that comes from both biogenic fuels (wood, biomass) and modern alternative energy sources (solar, wind, water). Excludes
Giga-Joules or fossil fuels and nuclear. The scope is restricted to direct fuel use and electricity generation onsite (as part of operations under the supplier's
Renewable Energy
GJ / Unit of Output control) and the dedicated and certified purchase of renewable energy. It excludes the renewable energy that is part of the standard electricity grid
at a given location.
Potential Waste Material Metric Tons or All potential waste material generated that is not disposed into landfills or incinerators without energy recovery. This refers to the potential waste
Recycled, Reused, Recovered MT / Unit of Output material which has beneficial reuse or is treated via other solid waste treatment, such as composting/biogas and incineration with energy recovery.
CO2 per ton-km of product transported from supplier site to customer site(s). If available, please report your Scope 3 transport-related activities as
defined by the WRI/WBCSD GHG Protocol except employees commuting to and from work (see pages 29-31 in
Transportation Fuel Efficiency CO2 / ton-km http://www.ghgprotocol.org/files/ghg-protocol-revised.pdf or the Scope 3 Accounting and Reporting Standards scheduled to be published in
December 2010). Specify the mode of transport in the Comments cell and enter the corresponding data on the same row. Insert an extra row to
enter data for each other mode of transport used.
Violations & Sanctions $ $ paid in violations/sanctions for non-compliance with environmental laws & regulations. Explain in the Comments cell.
Other TBD As requested and defined by our Spend Category.
Supplier Environmental Sustainability Scorecard Company Name:
Enter Scope Code (based on your capability to measure): Enter Calendar Year data: Overall comments/exclusions concerning scope of data:
P = Specific materials and services used for a customer 2009 (most recent calendar year)
(DESIRED) 2008 (previous calendar reference year)
S = Site(s) (combined total) that create for CPG industry yyyy (optional historical reference year)
C = Corporate level (If not calendar year, enter actual months)
NA = Measure does not apply to my industry/service Scope 2009 2008 yyyy Comments
Core Measure Unit
Code Jan - Dec Jan - Dec Jan - Dec (Use additional pages/attachments as necessary to explain)
Giga-Joules or
(Electric) Energy Usage
GJ / Unit of Output
Giga-Joules or
(Fuel) Energy Usage
GJ / Unit of Output
(Input / Withdrawal) Cubic Meters or
Water Usage M3 / Unit of Output
(Output / Discharge) Cubic Meters or
Water Usage M3 / Unit of Output
Hazardous Metric Tons or
Waste Disposal MT / Unit of Output
Non-Hazardous Metric Tons or
Waste Disposal MT / Unit of Output
Metric Tons
Kyoto Greenhouse Gas of CO2 Equivalent
Emissions Direct (Scope 1) or MT of CO2e /
Unit of Output
Metric Tons
Kyoto Greenhouse Gas of CO2 Equivalent
Emissions Indirect (Scope 2) or MT of CO2e /
Unit of Output
Environmental Mgt. System Yes or No C
Our Initiatives Supported /
Ideas Adopted by us Description
(in the most recent calendar year)
Industry Certification TBD
Other TBD
Optional Measure
Giga-Joules or
Renewable Energy
GJ / Unit of Output
Potential Waste Material Metric Tons or
Recycled, Reused, Recovered MT / Unit of Output
Transportation Fuel Efficiency CO2 / ton-km (Specify mode of transport used)
Violations & Sanctions $ C Explain details
Other TBD