Case Study: GSK embeds sustainability into its supply chain with Ecodesk

GSK embedding sustainability into the business with Ecodesk

GSK, a leading global pharmaceutical company, faced the challenge of understanding and improving the sustainability of its vast supply chain. It needed an efficient way to engage suppliers, accurately compare their environmental performance, and identify collaboration opportunities without placing a burden on them or its own resources. To address this, GSK partnered with the vendor Ecodesk and its platform for collecting and reporting sustainability data.

The solution from Ecodesk involved having suppliers submit their carbon, water, and waste data openly on its platform. This initiative achieved an 81% response rate from suppliers and allowed GSK to prioritize efforts, leading to collaborative projects like a plan to reduce a supplier's energy use by 16%. The results included improved supplier engagement, better risk identification, and significant time savings for GSK through automated reporting, effectively embedding sustainability into its core business operations.

GSK

Matt Wilson

Head of Sustainability