This article provides a ready-to-use email template to introduce the forthcoming Greenly questionnaire to your suppliers. Sending this email in advance lets your suppliers know about your climate strategy and prepares them to complete the questionnaire, which helps maximize your response rate.

To maximize the response rate of your suppliers, we strongly recommend letting them know about your climate strategy and the forthcoming Greenly questionnaire before it is sent. Use the template below to introduce your supplier questionnaire and set the context for your sustainable procurement initiative.

Copy the template below and replace {Your company name} with your company's name before sending.
​Hello,
​{Your company name}'s dedicated climate strategy is focused on the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This initiative is crucial in the context of the climate emergency and in compliance with the Paris Agreement reached during COP 21.
​We're reaching out to you because you play a pivotal role in our value chain as a valued supplier. Our primary objective is to gain a comprehensive understanding of our Scope 3 emissions. To achieve this, we have launched a sustainable procurement initiative in collaboration with Greenly, aimed at assessing the environmental commitments of our suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers. This initiative is a critical component of our broader strategy to involve our entire value chain in emission reduction efforts.
​In the forthcoming days, you can expect to receive communication from Greenly, inviting you to participate in a questionnaire. This questionnaire is thoughtfully designed to better understand your emission reduction goals and actions. We greatly value your input and cooperation and extend our heartfelt appreciation for your commitment to this significant environmental endeavor. Your contributions are pivotal to our collective efforts in diminishing the climate impact of our operations throughout the entire value chain, as we work diligently towards achieving carbon neutrality.
​If you have any questions or require further information about this survey, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Greenly Team via the following email address: [email protected] or to visit their FAQ.
​We genuinely thank you for your dedication to addressing this crucial issue.
​Best regards,