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From Carbon Risk to Resilience: The Business Case for Automotive Scope 3 Action

A strategic playbook for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to transform carbon compliance into measurable efficiency, cost avoidance, and value chain resilience.

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Download the joint EcoVadis-BCG Carbon Action Report to explore how clear emissions data and supplier collaboration are shaping the future of North American automotive supply chains.

What You’ll Learn Inside

  •  The Scope 3 Reality: Why supply chain emissions in the automotive sector track 5x to 7x higher than direct operations.
  • The $500B Risk & ROI Opportunity: The data behind the industry’s carbon risk exposure—and how supplier engagement delivers 3x to 6x ROI.
  • The 5 Decarbonization Levers: The key operational actions that make automakers up to 9x more likely to meet Scope 3 targets.

3 Forces Reshaping Automotive Procurement

Beyond Factory Walls

Why direct operational checks miss up to 80%+ of total automotive carbon footprint, and how Tier 1 and Tier 2 engagement drives real risk reduction.

The Low-Cost Carbon Opportunity

How leading automakers cut 33% of supplier emissions for under $12 per tCO2e through targeted category engagement.

The Regulatory Landscape

How regional policies—including the Inflation Reduction Act, California climate laws, and EU CBAM—are reshaping compliance requirements.

Automotive Supplier Carbon Maturity: 2025 Benchmarks

The Supplier Maturity Gap
The Supplier Maturity Gap
Review benchmarks across 1,300+
Rapid Progress Insights
Rapid Progress Insights
Discover how reassessed suppliers cut "Insufficient" ratings in half.
The Primary Data Advantage
The Primary Data Advantage
Uncover why only 23% of suppliers collect primary carbon data—and how to gain a first-mover competitive edge.

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Equip your procurement and sustainability leadership teams with verified insights from EcoVadis and Boston Consulting Group (BCG).