# Sustainability Data Driving Business Decisions | ESG Decoded Podcast #185

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Published: 2026-02-17T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Collecting sustainability data is expected, but using it to drive real business change is where transformation begins. In this episode, host Erika Schiller talks with Jeffrey Whitford , Vice President of Sustainability and Social Business Innovation at MilliporeSigma , a global life science company serving research, biotech, and pharmaceutical industries. Together, they discuss how the company shifted from sustainability reporting to a structured business strategy that influences innovation, investment, and value chain engagement. Jeffrey breaks down the practical actions behind that shift, including: Using emissions data to prioritize action across Scope 1, 2, and especially Scope 3 Integrating Design for Sustainability into formal R&D processes Aligning capital investments with energy efficiency and decarbonization goals Providing practical toolkits to help suppliers address value chain emissions Don’t miss an episode—subscribe to ESG Decoded on your favorite podcast platform and follow us on social for the latest updates! Episode Resources: MilliporeSigma’s homepage: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en MilliporeSigma’s Sustainability & Social Business Innovation webpage: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en/life-science/ssbi MilliporeSigma’s Supplier Sustainability Toolkits: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en/life-science/ssbi/sustainability-toolkits?srsltid=AfmBOopES57eWvfH0PkrPvc7FDDixQp4PVKk7y6TDk3b1TXGE98ealRW Greenhouse Gas Protocol (Scope 1,2, and 3): https://ghgprotocol.org/standards - About ESG Decoded ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Join Emma Cox, Erika Schiller, and Anna Stablum for thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders an…

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