Why You Should Join:
What: Access to utilities and a broad network of peers to help integrate sustainability across the utility value chain.
​
How: Member meetings and key opportunities such as the annual conference, which averages 150 utility participants, provides the chance to engage directly with key utility decision-makers. SSCA membership includes attendance for one person at our Annual Sourcing Conference ($500 value).
Access
What: Share your best practices and gain recognition as a leader in utility supply chain sustainability.
​
How: Showcase your company’s commitment to sustainability through opportunities such as 30-minute practice-sharing sessions with a utility audience, case study awards, and participation in the Supplier Showcase at our Annual Conference.
Recognition
What: Expand your expertise on sustainability topics that are a priority for the utility industry.
​
How: Participate in learning sessions, roundtables, workshops, and member meetings featuring external subject matter experts, the SSCA team, and supplier organizations—along with opportunities to share your own best practices.
Expertise
What: Gain insights into evolving sustainability expectations in the utility sector to develop a better understanding and the ability to navigate utility expectations for suppliers.
​
How: Through SSCA content, member conversations, panel discussions, and more, you will hear directly from utilities regarding their key priorities for their supply chain.
Insight
What: Participate in year-round activities, including roundtables, workshops and forums with key utilities and peer supplier organizations.
​
How: Access to a robust library of sustainability tools and resources developed to help suppliers make progress in the areas that matter.
Resources
Value of Supplier Affiliate Membership
SSCA's Supplier Affiliate Members are on average 50% more likely to be addressing utility customers sustainability expectations.
Data Pulled From The 2024 TSP Annual Supplier Assessment Showed:
​​
-
SAMs are 49% more likely to communicate strategy externally and or internally.
SSCA has facilitated strategy focused work teams, trainings, and workshops aimed to help members developed and communicate sustainability strategies.
​
-
SAMs are 23% more likely to have a supplier code of conduct.
SSCA has developed Supplier Code of Conduct model language, trainings, and materials to support members in implementation.
​
-
SAMs are 40 - 75% more likely to have and communicate Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions and targets
SSCA hosted a series of GHG trainings and developed resources to support members as they conduct scope 1,2, and 3 inventories and work to set goals and communicate targets.
"SSCA supports suppliers by providing strong relationships with utilities, which is helpful to understand the expectations of utilities."
-Supplier Affiliate Member
"So many great benefits of being a Supplier Affiliate Member. Including the conference to meet with like minded peer prime suppliers, access to leaders at Utilities, training on how to approach emerging topics that our company has not previously pursued, and best practice sharing"
-Supplier Affiliate Member
"A key strength of SSCA is being around like minded individuals,
and having that network."
-Supplier Affiliate Member
Supplier Membership Tiers
Supplier membership is open to firms or individuals who have an interest in advancing sustainability within the electric utility supply chain. These firms may provide goods and services to the industry, but cannot be engaged in the transmission, distribution, brokerage, or sale of electricity in any part of their entity.
Large
Revenue: > $1 Billion
Membership Cost: $5,500 Annually
Medium
Revenue: $100 - $1 Billion
Membership Cost: $3,500 Annually
Enterprise
Revenue: < 100 Million
Membership Cost: $2,000 Annually