Spotlight on Supply Chains: Best practices for tackling Scope 3 emissions

Stuart Stone is editor of BusinessGreen Intelligence. He has led the platform's output since it launched in March 2023 by writing case studies, interviews and trend reports designed to help sustainable business leaders in their work. He has also provided news and analysis for the site since joining BusinessGreen in January 2023.

Stuart is particularly interested in green start-ups, culture and behaviour change, nature, the role of clean tech and circular innovation in day-to-day living, and the uphill battle to make sport more sustainable.

Prior to joining BusinessGreen, Stuart spent almost four years covering the hospitality and drinks sector at “pub trade bible” The Morning Advertiser, where he was a head category judge at the Great British Pub Awards on multiple occasions.

He also enjoyed a brief spell covering innovation and technology in the water and energy sectors at Utility Week, has freelanced for British GQ and Telegraph Sport, and written matchday blogs for UEFA’s Champions League, Europa League and international fixtures. Before training as a journalist Stuart spent four years working in commercial media at Men’s Fitness and The Telegraph Media Group’s branded content team.

Stuart studied journalism at City University, a BA in modern history and politics at Royal Holloway, University of London, and is certified Carbon Literate by The Carbon Literacy Project.

Tom leads the Carbon Trust's work on transition planning and decarbonisation strategy. He has extensive experience helping businesses to understand and navigate their climate change risks and opportunities and to build the financial case for action. He has worked across a diverse range of sectors including agriculture food and drink, manufacturing, ICT and financial services.​

His advice enables clients to realise low carbon investment opportunities across their value chains, optimise product design, set targets, engage suppliers and evaluate financing solutions. He has also developed guidance for the GHG Protocol’s Scope 3 Standard on behalf of the World Resources Institute. Before working in corporate advisory, Tom previously managed major public sector programmes for the Carbon Trust.

With over 20 years’ experience in leading corporate procurement functions, Tracy has worked in various sectors in senior commercial and business transformation roles, focusing on driving change, building capability and supporting organisations adapt and grow.

Eight years ago, Tracy joined Specsavers, a family-run business, where she is proud to have established and now leads the global Sustainability function. This means developing clear strategy, setting bold goals, building a capable team, and engaging stakeholders across our value chain.

Tracy is passionate about business being a force for good and her background in transformation, combined with procurement has been a key enabler to embed sustainability into Specsavers. Sustainable procurement is essential for minimising environmental impact, supporting social responsibility, and ensuring long-term value in supply chains.

Ed Green is Sustainability Director for Grosvenor’s UK property business. In this role, he is responsible for the delivery of GPUK’s Environmental and Social Impact strategies including climate, nature, waste, community wellbeing and supporting socially positive businesses.

Prior to his current position, Ed co-led the delivery of GPUK’s corporate venture capital strategy and spearheaded the project to redesign Grosvenor Square into a biodiverse urban garden. His approach emphasises proactive delivery and innovation, focusing on integrating sustainability into core business operations and fostering a culture that encourages experimentation and learning.