Auto suppliers view net zero as a short-term threat, BDO survey finds
Over two thirds of UK automotive suppliers see the transition to net zero as a short-term threat, but many recognise that decarbonisation will be vital for their long-term business prospects.
The findings come from a BDO poll of C-suite executives at 100 UK automotive component manufacturing companies with turnovers of over £10m.
According to the survey, 96 per cent of respondents said that they have a focus on net zero in their business strategy, with 88 per cent claiming that they expect to reach net zero by 2030 or before.
The majority (80 per cent) said that they had begun implementation of their net zero plans, while a further 16 per cent said that they were yet to start implementing their plans.
According to BDO, manufacturing businesses wanting to form part of a net zero supply chain will ultimately need to control and report on emissions according to three greenhouse gas protocol scopes.
For now, the company said, many appear to be prioritising Scopes 1 and 2, with only 17 per cent saying they are focusing on Scope 3 emissions that are connected to the value chain.
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