Beyond the Standard: Turning LSRS & FLAG Into Supply-Chain Advantage in 2027

LSRS takes effect January 1, 2027. Updated SBTi FLAG guidance is raising expectations for how companies measure, manage, and report land-sector impacts. 

SCS Consulting's Director of Climate Solutions, Nick Betts explores the practical challenges that could determine whether your LSRS and FLAG strategy succeeds or stalls, including:

• Data and MRV readiness
• Diluted impact across supply sheds
• Reporting across shared sourcing landscapes
• Farmer economics and funding realities

Nick also shared practical approaches for building more resilient, traceable, and defensible supply chains while preparing for 2027 and beyond.

Key takeaways include:

• What LSRS actually changes and why it matters
• Five moves organizations should make before 2027
• How to avoid turning LSRS and FLAG into a costly reporting burden
• Strategies for creating measurable value across your supply chain