Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution has announced a new 'Sustainable Supplier Code', which aims to help suppliers 'understand all areas of sustainability on their net zero journey'.

Working in collaboration with its supply chain partners, SSEN Distribution developed the new Code and Supply Chain Sustainability School.

The collaboration aimed to help build stronger relationships with suppliers, enhance innovation and "improve the management of shared risks and opportunities, to deliver greater value and outcomes for the environment, society, and local economies".

Two new webinars have been announced to ensure supply chains working with SSEN can achieve the ambition sustainability goals:

• RIIO-ED2 Sustainable Supplier Code Launch – A welcome from the team and an opportunity to explore the Code in more detail, including its baseline targets and 2022 survey insights, along with a Q&A session – Friday 2 June from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Register here.


• Green House Gas Emissions (GHG) and Reporting – Join SSEN for an introduction into GHG emissions accounting principles (Scope 1, 2 & 3) and best practice, along with a Q&A session. Friday 11 August from 1:00pm to 2:00pm.

Rebecca Richardson, Director of Procurement Distribution for SSEN said: "In line with the UK's transition to a net zero economy, and SSEN's Sustainability Strategy, our Sustainable Supplier Code is a progressive approach to out-perform our RIIO-ED2 and supply chain targets. Recognising that SSEN's sustainability and environmental performance during RIIO-ED2 has a high dependency on achieving a sustainable supply chain, we have been overwhelmed with their appetite to drive sustainability. Our Sustainable Supplier Code is a great opportunity for developing strong collaborative working between SSEN and all of our supplier chain to enable the fundamental focus required to achieve all net zero ambitions."

Shirley Robertson, SSEN's Head of Strategic Planning and Sustainability Distribution added: "Our Sustainable Supplier Code is the ultimate guide to collaborative working with our supply chain through the RIIO-ED2 price control. We are excited to build strong and ambitious relationships with our suppliers to enable the crucial step change required heading into RIIO-ED2 to deliver our sustainability ambitions, whilst also supporting our suppliers on their net zero journey and ultimately building a better planet for all."

SSEN's RIIO-ED2 aim is to have 80% of its supply chain signed up to its supply chain sustainability code by the end of RIIO-ED2 in 2028.