Specialized in technology for supplier risk management, aThoughtsannounced a platform to help companies measure ESG performance. The goal of the startup is to tackle what is one of the main sustainability challenges in the market, since more than 90% of carbon emissions from large companies originate in supply chains, according to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) report
The emissions, classified as scope 3, include business operations from sources that are not owned or directly controlled by the organization, how the supply chain, transportation, use or disposal of products. Therefore, Gedanken created a unified platform that evaluates,measures and helps the entire supply chain to have more sustainable processes
With over 200 clients, including names like Ambev, MRV and Gerdau, Gedanken developed the platform from a deep understanding of the needs of large companies, with active consultation and collaboration from consultancies,from the Academy and from those same large companies. The result is a unified platform that assesses the sustainability of suppliers through more than 80 specific indicators, grouped into four pillarscare with environment, governance, social responsibility and impact of sustainable purchasesEach pillar is based on reference methodologies, constantly improved through Councils with the participation of companies, academic institutions and partners
With revenue of R$ 10 million in 2023, (off mic) the startup expects to double this amount in 2024, furthermore, also assists companies in the onboarding process of suppliers, risk management, approval and due diligence, contributing to reducing the integration time of new business partners by up to 90% and mitigating the risks of forced labor, infantile, integrity, occupational and reputation. These achievements reflect in the rapid growth and impact on the market, driven by the investment fundraising round carried out in 2021, led by Caravela and Abseed
