Webinar: Understanding Scope 3: Navigating Supply Chain Emissions in the Spice Industry - Part IV of ASTA's Sustainability 101 Series
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Webinar: Understanding Scope 3: Navigating Supply Chain Emissions in the Spice Industry - Part IV of ASTA's Sustainability 101 Series

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. ET

Overview

Navigating Supply Chain Emissions in the Spice Industry is Part IV of ASTA's Sustainability 101 Series. In Part IV, the webinar will introduce ASTA members to the fundamentals of sustainability, climate change, and the critical role of Scope 3 emissions in the spice industry. This installment will explore the business risks and opportunities tied to Scope 3, practical recommendations for managing Scope 3 emissions, and how programs like Supplier LOCT can support supplier engagement and help reduce Scope 3 emissions. Attendees will leave with actionable insights to begin or accelerate their Scope 3 decarbonization journey.

This is a members-only webinar and is available at no cost. 


Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Agenda - 
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ET

1. Introduction to sustainability and climate change

2. Overview of Scope 3 supply and value chain topic

a.    What is Scope 3 and why is it important: what is driving urgency?
b.    Scope 3 categories and its relevance to ASTA members
c.    Scope 3 related risks to spice companies and why should they take action 
 

3. The Challenges of Scope 3 and how to manage in a programmatic way

a.    Scope 3 often comes with influence, data, and traceability challenges
b.    What are the top three actions for ASTA members to turn challenges into opportunities? 
 

4. Deep dive: supplier LOCT

a.    What is Supplier LOCT and how does it help Scope 3 
b.    What does Supplier LOCT offer to its corporate partners and to suppliers 
c.    How does Supplier LOCT work and sharing practical lessons learned 
d.    Why do members and suppliers join + how to join
 

5. Closing thoughts and next steps

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This is a members-only webinar and is available at no cost. 

Sustainability 101 Series

Navigating Supply Chain Emissions in the Spice Industry is Part IV of ASTA's Sustainability 101 Series. In the spring of 2024, ASTA partnered with the Sustainable Spice Initiative (SSI) to offer parts I, II and III of this webinar series on sustainability essentials. Part I addressed how to define sustainability in the spice industry and potential advantages of embracing sustainability, including the impact on financial performance and brand enhancement. Part II explored insights into U.S. and global sustainability considerations and use of sustainability as a risk management tool and regulatory compliance strategy. Finally, Part III offered practical insights into navigating sustainability certifications and industry standards.