EY ’ s Sai Yadati , Principal of Advanced Manufacturing and Mobility Sector and Sustainability Leader , has nearly three decades of experience in manufacturing management consulting . Yadati landed at Ernst & Young Global Limited — more commonly known as EY — to uplift ESG and make the changes he wanted to see . EY was founded in London , England , in 1989 , and provides services across law , tax and more . EY is committed to helping others reach their sustainability targets . “ I moved to EY for the changes — to do something about the emissions and to look at how we , as leaders , can think more strategically about ESG goals . Five years from now , I want to look back and know I made an impact .” “ I am really excited to take on these problems . We are going to tackle them ,” says Yadati . “ At EY , we are the leaders in sustainability .”

� 1822 DENIM The fashion industry is one of the biggest polluters on the planet , responsible for 10 % of carbon emissions . Textile manufacturing company 1822 Denim is simultaneously championing inclusivity while conducting business with a lower carbon footprint .

� GENERAL MOTORS Car manufacturer General Motors has invited its global suppliers to join it in a commitment to carbon neutrality , the development of ESG initiatives and sustainable procurement across the supply chain . EcoVadis will monitor the impact .

� SHANGHAI MANUFACTURING HUB COVID-19 has caused a city-wide lockdown for the coastal city of Shanghai . Many manufacturing businesses have been shut , with workers unable to work from home and supply chain analysts unsure of the future .

� VOLKSWAGEN GROUP After Russia invaded Ukraine , businesses were quick to voice opposition to the war . Volkswagen Group announced that it would stop building cars at its Russian factory in Kaluga , which employs 4,000 people .

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