Ecochain

We are excited to showcase the incredible leadership and expertise of our Senior LCA Knowledge Lead at Ecochain Dr. Pratik Vinayak Gholkar, PhD ✨ From driving global sustainability initiatives to representing Ecochain at the UN Environment Programme, he’s a true innovator in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and an excellent mentor in our knowledge team.

Our CEO, Frans-Willem de Kloet, recently joined Unilever's bi-annual "Partner to Win" event—an inspiring session led by the CEO Fernando Fernandez and the Unilever team. Unilever’s message was clear: sustainability is a top priority, with big targets to reduce impact in 4 key areas: 🌍 Climate 🌱 Nature ♻️ Plastics 🤝 Livelihoods Ecochain is proud to continue supporting their Climate Supplier Program. With Scope 3 emissions making up 80% of Unilever’s footprint, their message was clear: we need to work together to achieve these goals. This isn’t just a Unilever challenge—most manufacturers face the same issue. To reduce impact, companies need better product data. Suppliers: your customers have already started (or soon will start) asking for your product impact data. Are you ready?

The CSRD is already in effect. Large companies start reporting in 2025 (on 2024 data), with smaller ones to follow. If you’re a supplier to a large company, expect requests for carbon and environmental data soon—if you haven’t already. If you don't know where to start, we shared 2 key things you can do to start preparing. The link to the article is in the comments. The good news is that you don’t need to do it all alone. Ecochain offers expert support when you need it, with software that helps you measure and manage product footprints fast, and without high cost or complexity.

More companies are measuring product carbon footprints—but sharing that data is still a big challenge. This new white paper from PACT (Partnership for Carbon Transparency) explains why: 📌 What’s holding companies back 📌 What needs to change for better data exchange At Ecochain, we know how important it is to make carbon data easy to share and use—especially as regulations and customer expectations grow. A helpful read for any business working on product footprinting or Scope 3 reporting. 👇

Your customers are requesting footprint data. Let’s make sure you deliver. 🔥 We’re excited to launch Ecochain’s new video series, designed specifically for suppliers navigating the rising wave of Scope 3 data requests from their customers. Throughout the series, you’ll be guided by our Senior LCA Knowledge Lead, Dr. Pratik Vinayak Gholkar, PhD, who brings his deep expertise in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). Together, we'll share practical insights and clear steps to help you confidently respond to data requests and turn sustainability into a competitive advantage. Let Dr. Pratik Vinayak Gholkar, PhD take the floor to tell you what we'll cover in the video below. Are you ready for episode 1? 👀

How do you get your suppliers on board with your sustainability goals—practically, effectively, and at scale? Join Ecochain, Nexio Projects and the PACT (Partnership for Carbon Transparency) for a powerful panel discussion on how leading companies are building resilient value chains. 🎙 Speakers: Frans-Willem de Kloet, Cecilia Valeri Iribarren, and Marc Roodhuyzen de Vries 🔎 Featuring a real-world case study: How Unilever is leveraging collaboration to reduce carbon emissions. This session will cover: ✅ Tips to involve your suppliers in your sustainability journey ✅ How to leverage technology and partnerships for real impact ✅ Creating future-proof and transparent supply chain 🔗 Register below (link in the comments)

6 tips on how to leverage sustainability to win business and stay ahead of competition with Wavin. Which one did you find the most insightful? Comment 👋 if you want to get access to the recording with time stamps for each advice and we'll send it to you!

Learn how Enrico | Roots in Good Food, the company known for brands like Bertolli and Jean Bâton, worked with Ecochain LCA automation software to reduce impact, meet customer demands, and strengthen supplier relationships. 💡 One of the key findings was that most of Enrico's emissions came from their suppliers. To address this, Enrico Foods plans to engage their suppliers, optimize ingredients, and analyze the impact of biological factors. With Ecochain, Enrico Foods conducted LCAs across the entire product portfolio, without relying on external consultants. The team gained the confidence and knowledge to drive sustainability in-house, supported by Ecochain’s software and expert coaching. 👉 The full story is linked in the comments.

“Large companies will need data from their suppliers. That request will trickle down the supply chain—first to direct suppliers, then beyond.” – Alain Deckers, European Commission Key takeaways: - CSRD is already in effect. Large companies start reporting in 2025 (on 2024 data), with smaller ones to follow. - If you’re a supplier to a large company, expect requests for carbon and environmental data soon—if you haven’t already. - As a supplier, you’ll need better data. Product footprinting is becoming a must-have. - You don’t need to figure it out alone. Software like Ecochain is built to help you measure and manage product footprints, with expert support when you need it.

Want to create a sustainable brand? Be prepared to back up all your claims with evidence! Our newest article gives you strategies to make sustainability claims with substance. By staying clear of generic claims and showing genuine commitment to making a difference, you can build an authentic brand that offers eco-friendly products designed to contribute towards a more sustainable future. The link to the article is in the comments 🔗