The future of supply chain carbon accounting

In this episode of the Mavarick Podcast, we’re joined by Luis Amado, Head of Sustainability at Capgemini, for a practical and timely conversation on how supply chain carbon accounting is evolving, and what that means for organisations trying to turn emissions data into real action.

As regulatory pressure increases and net-zero commitments become more scrutinised, carbon accounting has shifted from a reporting exercise to a strategic business priority. Luis shares frontline insights into the realities companies face today: incomplete supplier data, inconsistent methodologies, and the complexity of Scope 3 emissions across global value chains.

We explore why meaningful progress depends on collaboration across suppliers, customers, and partners, and how procurement decisions are increasingly shaped by carbon performance, transparency, and data credibility. Drawing on examples from retail, manufacturing, and services, Luis explains how sustainability performance is becoming directly linked to competitiveness, risk management, and access to markets.

The discussion also dives into the growing role of digital technologies, AI, and automation in scaling carbon data collection, validation, and reporting. Luis highlights the importance of shared standards and interoperable systems, while offering practical advice for organisations just starting their carbon accounting journey, including how to begin in a way that’s manageable, credible, and aligned with long-term strategy.

We close by looking ahead at what a more mature, standardised, and transparent supply chain carbon ecosystem could look like. and what businesses should be doing now to prepare.

Whether you work in sustainability, procurement, supply chain, ESG, digital transformation, or net-zero strategy, this episode offers grounded, real-world insight into turning carbon data into meaningful business action.

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