At DPW 2025, ctrl+s showed how procurement turns existing purchasing data into supplier actions and measurable Scope 3 reductions, without extra reporting burden.

Turning Scope 3 from measurement to action

At this year’s Digital Procurement World (DPW) in Amsterdam, ctrl+s joined sustainability and procurement leaders from across the world to discuss one of the most pressing questions in corporate climate action: how can companies move from measuring Scope 3 emissions to achieving measurable reductions across complex supply chains?

Across sessions and conversations, one theme kept coming up: most companies already have enough data to act — the challenge is making it actionable.

From compliance to change

For many organizations, the era of simply reporting emissions is over. As expectations from regulators, investors, and customers rise, procurement teams are being asked not only to measure — but to deliver results. At DPW 2025, ctrl+s explored what that shift looks like in practice.

Session highlights

Put Your Data to Work: More Sustainability at Lower Cost

In this joint session with Siemens Energy, Moritz Nill, Co-Founder and CEO of ctrl+s, explored how companies can use their existing procurement data to unlock measurable Scope 3 reductions while reducing supplier burden.

“Most companies already have enough data to act. The challenge is making it actionable.” — Moritz Nill

ctrl+s, Siemens Energy, DPW Amsterdam, October 2025

Thomas Janvier, DPW Amsterdam, Pitch Arena, October 2025

Beyond Scope 3 Compliance: From Measurement Chaos to Reduction Performance

In the DPW Pitch Arena, Thomas Janvier,  Head of Partnerships at ctrl+s, discussed the next step for procurement and sustainability leaders: moving beyond compliance frameworks to supplier engagement that actually delivers impact.

“We can’t measure our way out of climate change. It’s time to make data work for action — not the other way around.” — Thomas Janvier.

Both sessions sparked lively discussions among attendees about pragmatic ways to bridge the gap between ambition and execution.

Key takeaways from DPW 2025

1. The data is there, the challenge is clarity. Most companies already collect vast amounts of procurement and supplier data. The key now is transforming that information into consistent, comparable insights that guide decisions and enable action.

2. Supplier engagement is the missing link. Real Scope 3 progress depends on empowering suppliers, not overwhelming them. The focus is shifting from one-off surveys to continuous collaboration, helping suppliers build capacity and improve step by step.

3. Decarbonization is becoming operational. Sustainability is moving out of the CSR silo and into core procurement processes. Integrating Scope 3 metrics into sourcing, supplier evaluation, and investment decisions makes reductions measurable, repeatable, and scalable.

4. Pragmatism beats perfection. Across the event, a clear message emerged: waiting for flawless data slows progress, while acting on what’s already available builds capability and credibility.

How ctrl+s helps companies act

During DPW, ctrl+s showcased how its platform enables companies to move from analysis to execution:

item+s transforms procurement data into reliable Scope 3 calculations — helping identify emission hotspots and track improvements.

supplier+s makes supplier engagement scalable and measurable — combining automation, transparency, and collaboration to drive real reductions.

Together, they allow enterprises to act now and move from reporting to results.

supplier+s platform interface

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