Rethinking Sustainability Data: The Three Layers
To evaluate solutions effectively, it helps to understand...
Key Insight: Most organizations operate in Layers 1 and 2. Future-ready supply chains are built on Layer 3.
To evaluate solutions effectively, it helps to understand the different levels of data maturity.
Layer 1 — Estimated Data
Based on models and industry averages
Fast to implement
Limited accuracy
Layer 2 — Reported Data
Provided directly by suppliers
More specific
Often inconsistent and manual
Layer 3 — Operational (Ground Truth) Data
Captured directly from farm-level activities
Standardized and verifiable
Enables real insights and measurable improvements