The Right Strategy and Partnerships Will Help Us Achieve Net Zero: SSP Group

SSP Group plc operates food and beverage outlets at travel destinations in 38 countries. The company has set a target of achieving net zero greenhouse emissions by 2040. The challenge: Scope 3 emissions account for 90% of the enterprise carbon footprint, making collaboration with supply chain partners a business imperative.

SSP Group leverages digital technology and data insights to drive sustainable operations across a global chain of ~ 3,000 restaurants. The enterprise prioritizes suppliers with sustainability credentials, and shares data with partners to achieve goals.

Patrick Coveney, Chief Executive Officer, and Verity Lawson, Group Head of Sustainability, at SSP Group discuss the company’s blueprint for a green supply chain. Ambeshwar Nath, EVP and Industry Head, Consumer Goods, Retail and Logistics, Infosys, shines a light on an SAP implementation to track inventory and generate real-time insights.

This discussion is featured in the Economist Impact 'Scope for Change Spotlight’ video series, part of the Value Chain Navigator (VCN) open platform designed to help enterprises reduce Scope 3 emissions.

Infosys is the Digital Innovation Partner of the Economist Impact Value Chain Navigator (VCN), an open digital platform that helps enterprises navigate sustainability challenges. The VCN 'Scope for Change Spotlight’ video series showcases the journey of reduction in Scope 3 emissions by global enterprises.