Mr. Ganpati Goel

Beyond Carbon Neutral: How Smart Procurement Can Decarbonize Supply Chains with AI

Abstract:

As global industries race toward net-zero goals, procurement stands at the frontier of meaningful climate action. This talk, “Beyond Carbon Neutral: How Smart Procurement Can Decarbonize Supply Chains with AI,” explores how organizations can leverage artificial intelligence to eliminate carbon blind spots—particularly Scope 3 emissions, which account for nearly 75% of supply chain impact. By examining evolving global regulations such as the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, the session highlights how policy pressures are accelerating the adoption of smarter, data-driven procurement systems. Real-world examples, including Microsoft’s AI-driven supplier optimization that achieved a 21% emissions reduction, demonstrate the tangible benefits of digital transformation. The session concludes with a practical three-step AI procurement playbook—Digitize, Analyze, Act—to help organizations future-proof operations, enhance transparency, and move decisively beyond carbon neutrality toward true supply chain sustainability.

Profile:

Ganpati Goel is a results-driven Supply Chain and Procurement professional with proven expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization. He excels in managing global supplier networks, leading negotiations, and fostering strong relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and continuous improvement. Skilled in leveraging data-driven insights and analytical thinking to enhance operational efficiency and build resilient, cost-effective supply chains, Ganpati has a strong track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects in collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and logistics teams.