Background
Spencer Ogden, aiming to be the global sustainability staffing leader, has long recognised that delivering sustainable staffing solutions requires more than internal action - it demands systemic change. This is why, after achieving significant early milestones, such as fully reducing its Scope 2 emissions and obtaining ISO 14001 certification in 2022, the company is now turning its attention to the more complex challenge of Scope 3.
To reach its net-zero target by 2035, Spencer Ogden knows that action must go beyond its own walls. Reducing emissions across business travel, purchased goods & services, and employee commuting is essential. To do this, the company is working closely with Furthr to identify emission hotspots, gather better data, and build a credible roadmap for long-term decarbonisation.
Regan Callender
Global ESG Manager,
Spencer Ogden
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"We didn’t just want to tick boxes - we wanted to understand where our real emissions lie, and build our net-zero strategy on credible foundations. Working with Furthr has helped us take that leap."
Support Provided
Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions measurement
Identification of emissions hotspots & data improvement opportunities
Roadmap for long-term decarbonation plan
3 quality offsetting projects
Making Scope 3 Tangible
Scope 3 emissions, those that come from a company’s value chain rather than its direct operations, are notoriously difficult to measure. Especially in Category 1 (Purchased Goods and Services), which encompasses everything from software to office supplies.
We helped Spencer Ogden cut through the noise by:
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Cleaning and categorising their spend data to reflect meaningful groupings
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Highlighting high-emission suppliers and spend areas
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Laying the groundwork for collecting activity-based data in future cycles
This clarity allowed their ESG team to go beyond estimation and start designing targeted action plans.
Why Activity Data Matters
Activity-based data - such as flight distances in miles or electricity used in kWh - offers a far clearer picture than spend-based estimates. It removes the variability introduced by market prices and allows companies to measure impact with greater accuracy. For Spencer Ogden, this has been a turning point.
Jenni Brown, Delivery Lead at Furthr, explains: “The insight you gain from proper activity data is powerful. It shows not just where your emissions are, but what you can actually do with your suppliers to change them.”
By identifying specific behaviours and supplier activities driving emissions, Spencer Ogden is now better equipped to take real action - whether that’s changing travel policies, adjusting supplier terms, or improving procurement standards.
Engaging Suppliers: A Force Multiplier
A significant portion of Spencer Ogden’s emissions stem from a handful of key suppliers. By pinpointing these relationships and opening up conversations, the company is entering a feedback loop that benefits both sides: they get better data, suppliers get insight into reducing their own emissions, and everyone moves closer to net zero.
This type of supplier engagement also builds long-term resilience. It ensures that Spencer Ogden’s climate goals are embedded into how they do business - not just how they operate internally.
What Furthr Brings to the Table
Spencer Ogden’s partnership with Furthr has helped make emissions reporting more approachable, actionable, and insightful. The platform itself is intuitive, but the value of personalised support cannot be overstated.
Regan underlines: “Jenni’s expertise and hands-on support gave our team the clarity and reassurance needed to move efficiently through the process.”
From identifying early wins to future-proofing measurement practices, Furthr provided both strategic guidance and technical delivery, helping Spencer Ogden embed sustainability into its core operations.
Spencer Ogden's Projects
Smallholder Agroforestry, Uganda
2024 - 68 tCO2e offset
CO2OL Biodiverse Forests, Panama
2024 - 51 tCO2e offset
Darkwoods Forest Project, Canada
2024 - 221 tCO2e offset
