2025 methodology update

A renewable energy target in the supply chain is a broader goal that encompasses all forms of renewable energy used throughout the entire supply chain of a company. This target considers not only the electricity consumed but also includes other forms of energy used in various stages of the supply chain, such as heating, cooling, transportation, and manufacturing processes.

The target should be time-bound and measurable and best practice includes details like:

- How many suppliers are covered by the claim (% of total supply chain and regions included) 

- What share of upstream scope 3 emissions/inputs these suppliers represent

- What share of the supplier's energy demand is covered

Brands disclosing this level of detail will be explicitly highlighted in the research. 

Points will only be awarded if the target explicitly covers the supply chain. 

Previous methodology

In this question you are being asked to identify whether the company discloses a renewable energy target for the supply chain

Where to look for this information:
- Corporate Social Responsibility report
- Company documents
- Company policies
- Company websites
- Company code of conduct
- Parent company documents (only if the parent company is linked to from the brands website)
- Parent company policies (only if the parent company is linked to from the brands website)
- Parent company websites (only if the parent company is linked to from the brands website)
- Parent company code of conduct (only if the parent company is linked to from the brands website)

Good keywords for your searches include:
- Renewable
- Energy

Things to keep in mind:
- Examples of the company's owned and operated facilities include; head office, retail stores, distribution centres, warehouses, transport and mail orders, etc.
- The supply chain means supplier factories, processing facilities, fabric suppliers, tier one and beyond.