Why Most Net Zero Strategies Fail — and How to Fix Them with Better Data @TomRafterytv
Why Most Net Zero Strategies Fail — and How to Fix Them with Better Data  @TomRafterytv
Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast, I’m joined by Paige Janson, CEO of the Sustainable Resource Management division at ENGIE Impact. We talk about something a lot of companies are quietly struggling with—how to turn bold net-zero targets into measurable, credible action.

Paige has spent nearly 20 years helping global organisations make sense of their energy use, emissions, and sustainability goals. If you’re working on Scope 1, 2, or 3 reporting, wrestling with messy data, or just trying to get your sustainability strategy off the ground—this one’s for you.

We cover: ➡️ Why starting with high-quality data is non-negotiable
➡️ Common mistakes companies make when setting net-zero goals
➡️ How to build a robust carbon baseline
➡️ What role AI is already playing in emissions tracking
➡️ The importance of internal accountability and cross-functional buy-in
➡️ What’s next for energy procurement and Scope 3 compliance

Whether you’re in supply chain, ESG, sustainability, operations or finance—there’s something here for you.

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Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
01:15 – Why companies struggle to act on climate goals
04:20 – The role of data in decarbonisation
08:45 – Avoiding common reporting pitfalls
12:10 – Internal alignment and accountability
16:30 – Scope 3 challenges and supply chain pressure
20:50 – Green energy procurement and PPAs
26:00 – AI’s role in sustainability decision-making
29:10 – Advice for companies just getting started

Keywords:
sustainable supply chain, carbon data, net zero strategy, scope 3 emissions, energy procurement, ENGIE Impact, ESG reporting, sustainability podcast, climate strategy, emissions tracking, AI in sustainability, business decarbonisation, Tom Raftery
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