We asked the smartest AI models about insetting

Is insetting the best solution to decarbonizing supply chains and tackling Scope 3 emissions?

That's the essential question, and we asked the smartest publicly available LLMs whether insetting is the future of decarbonization or a distraction, here are the results.

GPT 5.6 Sol

Insetting is most useful when it means real, traceable supplier transformation. If it means buying “inset credits” without changing procurement, products or supplier operations, it risks becoming offsetting under another name. The best approach is direct value-chain reduction first, collaborative insetting where necessary, and separate transparent treatment of contributions and neutralization.

Grok 4.5

Insetting is frequently the best available lever for the emissions that matter most in supply chains, and it is gaining stronger institutional support. It is not, however, a silver bullet. Its effectiveness depends entirely on rigorous design, measurement, and integration into a broader mitigation hierarchy rather than treating it as a standalone solution.