Board of Directors
Net Zero by 2040. Scope 3 Up 18%.
Investors Are Asking Questions
Your sustainability report makes bold promises. Your value chain emissions tell a different story. When investors ask about your decarbonization pathway at the annual meeting, your presentation needs answers—not aspirations.
The Emissions Reality Check
Metric tons CO2e by scope
Scope 1 (Direct)
-8.3% YoY2020 Baseline
42,000
2024 Actual
38,500
2025 Target
35,000
Scope 2 (Energy)
-23.4% YoY2020 Baseline
128,000
2024 Actual
98,000
2025 Target
85,000
Scope 3 (Value Chain)
+17.8% YoY2020 Baseline
847,000
2024 Actual
998,000
2025 Target
720,000
THE CREDIBILITY PROBLEM
Total emissions are UP 12% since baseline.
Your Net Zero pledge says DOWN 50% by 2030.
Where Scope 3 Is Exploding
87% of your emissions. 0% under your direct control.
| Category | tCO2e | % of Scope 3 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchased Goods | 412,000 | 41% | +22% |
| Transportation | 186,000 | 19% | +14% |
| Business Travel | 52,000 | 5% | -8% |
| Employee Commuting | 34,000 | 3% | +4% |
| End-of-Life Treatment | 178,000 | 18% | +28% |
| Other Categories | 136,000 | 14% | +12% |
The Questions Investors Will Ask
"How will you reduce Scope 3 emissions when you don't control your suppliers?"
Answer: Supplier engagement program—but only 12% of suppliers have committed to SBTi.
"What's your decarbonization pathway to Net Zero by 2040?"
Answer: You need to show a year-by-year reduction trajectory. Yours currently shows increases.
"How are you accounting for purchased goods emissions?"
Answer: Using spend-based factors. Actual supplier data would show 30% higher emissions.
"Why are emissions increasing while you claim climate leadership?"
Answer: Business growth outpacing efficiency gains. That's not a decarbonization strategy.
ESG KPIs Investors Track
Emissions Intensity
14.2 tCO2/$M
Target: <10
Renewable Energy
34%
Target: >75%
SBTi Alignment
Committed
Target: Validated
CDP Score
B
Target: A
Supplier SBTi Rate
12%
Target: >50%
ESG Rating
BBB
Target: AA+
Source: MSCI ESG Ratings, CDP Climate Disclosure, SBTi
TRANSFORM YOUR OPERATIONS
Present a Credible Climate Story
SlideStrike connects to your sustainability data to show exactly where you stand—with a realistic pathway to meet your commitments.
Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions tracking with drill-down by category
Year-over-year trending with pathway modeling to targets
Supplier engagement tracking with SBTi commitment rates
Investor-ready climate transition plan visualization