Lenovo
Global technology company Lenovo launched its supplier emissions reduction program in 2022. The aim of the program is simple but ambitious: to help suppliers reduce their emissions in alignment with Lenovo’s net-zero roadmap.
Through the program, Lenovo asks suppliers to disclose their emissions through CDP, develop emissions inventories, define climate targets – ideally those aligned to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) – and take actions to reduce emissions.
While suppliers are at different stages of their climate journeys, Lenovo works with them through a tiered approach, prioritizing support and collaboration based on suppliers’ emissions management maturity levels, impact and readiness to drive meaningful climate action across the supply chain.
In 2023, Lenovo’s CDP supplier response rate was 97%, ranking among the top 5% in the world. Around 70% of participating suppliers report Scope 3 data. To support the remaining 30%, the company has introduced CDP training sessions and one-to-one meetings.
The benefits of engagement are clear:
95% of Lenovo’s suppliers by spend now have public greenhouse gas reduction goals;
76% have public renewable energy goals; and
94% are tracking and reporting renewable energy generation and purchases.