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Tesco
Knowledge
Hub
Tesco collaborates with Tier 1 suppliers to cut carbon
CHALLENGE SOLUTION RESULTS
Tesco have committed to reduce Tesco took action and partnered • The world’s first and largest Tier
carbon emissions in the products with 2degrees in 2010. Together, 1 supply base collaboration
they sell by 30% by 2020. To help they developed the Tesco program, serving 2,100 members
achieve this, Tesco recognised Knowledge Hub – a ground- across 40+ countries
that one of the things they needed breaking, actively managed • Carbon and cost reductions
to focus on was large scale platform that enables Tesco’s
collaboration with their supply top suppliers to work together to • Accelerated adoption of best-
chain, whose carbon footprint reduce the energy costs, waste practice solutions
is 20 times greater than their and environmental impacts of the
direct footprint. Tesco required a products Tesco buys.
solution that would allow them to
collaborate closely, quickly and
effectively with their suppliers in
order to support their ambitious
carbon targets. Such a solution did
not yet exist.
“I don’t know of any other resource which is as dynamic, and which
has been growing consistently in its capability, functionality, reach and
access to people willing to share knowledge and learnings.”
Tesco supplier, Jake Backus, Customer Sustainability Director, Coca-Cola
CASE STUDY
HOW IT WORKS Suppliers work together, in an
atmosphere of trust, to share
Where they identify common,
high-value challenges, 2degrees
knowledge and best practice, managers work with Tesco and 3rd
This private online group solve problems and make informed party experts to create practical
unites Tesco and its decisions. They are joined by Tesco solutions, such as The Buying Club
representatives and independent (see next page). They also create
top 1,000 suppliers in experts and partners, including valuable content and facilitate
their common quest to WRAP, IDG and the Carbon Trust. offline collaboration, arranging site
reduce the energy costs, The group is actively managed by
visits and special events.
waste and environmental dedicated 2degrees Community The Knowledge Hub is the first and
Managers, who facilitate online largest program of its kind, serving
impacts of the products
collaboration, alerting members 2,100 members across more than
Tesco buys. to relevant insights, webinars, 40 countries.
discussion forums and case studies.
“The Knowledge Hub is probably one of the most relevant and helpful sources
of information and connection on the subject of sustainability for corporates.”
Michael Alexander, Head of Environment, Diageo
“We were really pleased and impressed by the number of great responses to our question
around sustainable transport. Understanding what the likes of Foster & Partners, Kelloggs
and Coca Cola are doing in this area has helped us spark discussions at Dyson.”
Nicola Warner, CSR Manager, Dyson
Watch this video to see how a site visit to APS Salads
inspires others to adopt sustainable best practice
“A valuable source of sustainability hints, tips and ideas from the moment we joined.
…I can always pick up the phone, drop an email or post a query and know that we will
get an informed, professional and engaging response – every time!”
Collette Butterworth, CSR & Funding Officer, Stobart Group
THE BUYING CLUB Managed by 2degrees and
developed in collaboration with
2. Savings of up to 25% on the cost
of low energy lighting equipment
Tesco and the Carbon Trust, The and installation…
The Buying Club is the first Buying Club is available to all
3. Resulting in savings of up to 80%
of its kind – a collaborative members of the Tesco Knowledge
on energy bills.
Hub, who can participate
purchasing club that On average, lighting installations
anonymously.
helps Tesco’s suppliers with The Buying Club pay for
invest in energy efficient Member benefits include: themselves in under 3 years with ECA,
lighting by negotiating 1. Expert advice and guidance from
and just over 3.5 years without ECA.
Tesco and 2degrees are exploring
substantial bulk discounts the Carbon Trust on the
how this concept can be extended
and offering expert advice. equipment they need and the
to other areas and cover a wider
energy savings they could make.
range of energy saving equipment.
“The Buying Club is a
wonderful initiative with a
win-win-win situation.”
Shah Khan, Typhoo’s Group Technical
and Ethical Manager, Typhoo Group
“We are committed to using our scale for good and this initiative is just one
way we can do that, helping our suppliers make energy savings.”
Kene Umeasiegbu, Climate Change and Sustainable Sourcing Manager, Tesco
RESULTS… Ground-breaking innovations and
positive press Tesco and 2degrees’
Accelerated adoption of best
practice:
A CLOSER LOOK partnership has resulted in:
• The first and largest fully-linked
• Knowledge-sharing and expert
advice means suppliers can move
Carbon and cost reductions: Tier 1 supplier collaboration faster and with greater confidence
• From individual projects: Suppliers program in the world • Healthy competition between
report carbon and cost reductions • Awards for Tesco, including: suppliers encourages swift
from projects directly related to - A Gigaton Award for outstanding adoption
the Knowledge Hub carbon reductions and
Unprecedented competitor
• From collaborative projects: E.g. sustainability performance
co-working for the common
The Buying Club, with quoted - Grocer Gold Award 2013 for ‘Green good, inviting one another for site
savings in under one year of 3,266 Retailer of the Year’ visits, suggesting solutions, sharing
tonnes of carbon and £723,152 in
- Shortlisted in the 2014 IGD Awards innovations and even collaborating
electricity and maintenance
for the Buying Club on product development
Stronger supplier relationships
for Tesco.
WHAT MAKES THIS POSSIBLE?
“Tesco is leading the way in sustainable
1. Commitment to use their scale for good
best practice, by finding solutions to
2. Sensitivity towards supplier concerns, allowing
real-life problems and sharing knowledge and
the blind collaboration that ensures the Buying Club
works so well innovation with our suppliers to reduce costs
3. Willingness to pioneer and adopt innovative both financially and to the environment.”
peer-to-peer solutions at scale Andrew Hill, Brand Communications Manager, Tesco
2degrees helps major corporations cut costs, reduce risk and
achieve smarter growth by being more sustainable. It does this
by helping to transform business practices, making it simple
and efficient to work closely and at scale with suppliers, internal
operations and customers.
Our unique capability results from continued investment in the
bespoke technology, innovative processes and expert people
that make all this possible.
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