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Understand how vendors perform across sustainability targets, certifications and ESG metrics.

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Leading suppliers at a glance

A snapshot of suppliers with strong sustainability credentials.

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Softcat

Gold, Net Zero 2040

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HP

Platinum, A rating

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Cisco

Gold, SBTi validated

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Lenovo

Gold, A rating

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Vendor directory

Supplier Net Zero target  Science-based targets? EcoVadis rating CDP rating  ISO 14001 ISO50001

Softcat 

2040 

Yes 

Gold 

Yes 

Yes 

Microsoft 

Carbon negative by 2030 

SBTi status changed / not currently validated 

Reports to CDP 

Yes / business unit 

Yes / business unit 

Ingram Micro 

Operational emissions target by 2030 

Committed 

Gold 

Reports to CDP 

Not publicly found 

Not publicly found 

TD SYNNEX 

Net zero by 2045 

Yes 

Bronze 

B- 

Not publicly found 

Not publicly found 

Climb 

Not publicly found 

Not publicly found 

Not Rated 

Not publicly found 

Not publicly found 

Not publicly found 

Exclusive Networks 

Not publicly found 

SBTi-aligned / stated 

Bronze 

Participates 

Not publicly found 

Not publicly found 

Cisco Systems 

Net zero by 2040 

Yes, validated 

Gold 

Reports to CDP 

Yes 

Not publicly found 

Arrow 

Emissions reduction targets 

In progress / aligned 

Gold 

Submits 

Not publicly found 

Not publicly found 

Dell 

Net zero by 2050 

Submitted / science-aligned 

Bronze 

Reports to CDP 

Yes 

Some sites / limited evidence 

Westcoast 

Not publicly found 

Not publicly found 

Not Rated 

Not publicly found 

Not publicly found 

Not publicly found 

CrowdStrike 

Net zero commitment 

SBTi committed 

Not Rated 

Not publicly found 

Not publicly found 

Not publicly found 

Mimecast 

Not publicly found 

Not publicly found 

Committed 

Not publicly found 

Not publicly found 

Not publicly found 

QBS 

Not publicly found 

Not publicly found 

Committed 

Not publicly found 

Not publicly found 

Not publicly found 

Adobe 

Net zero by 2050 

Yes 

Committed 

Reports to CDP 

Yes 

Not publicly found 

CMS Distribution 

Not publicly found 

Not publicly found 

Committed 

Not publicly found 

Not publicly found 

Not publicly found 

             
             
             
             
             
             

What to look for in a sustainable supplier

Key factors to consider when making procurement decisions.

Look beyond product specs—supplier sustainability performance plays a critical role in reducing Scope 3 emissions.

  • Net Zero targets
  • Science-based targets
  • Independent ratings
  • Certifications
  • Lifecycle transparency

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