Manufacturing Magazine September 2024 | Page 107

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT and the World Economic Forum teams to run educational sessions and started enrolling suppliers under the Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition ( SLOCT ) collaborative to help them build technical knowledge on emissions and how to manage efficiently and build SBTi .
“ Sharing best practice , collaborating with market experts for educational purposes and promoting crossindustry joined activities with non-profit organisations does not simply secure we reach the aspired standards but also promotes the way we do business beyond doing the right thing .”
Encouraging suppliers to adopt energy-saving measures and transition to renewable energy sources is pivotal in achieving the company ’ s NetZeroby40 goals . In 2023 , its Supplier Conference centred on forging a sustainable future , drawing participation from approximately 200 supply partners . During this event , inspiration and resources were provided for initiating or advancing sustainability initiatives , while acknowledging and celebrating those already making strides in emission reduction . Expert insights from CDP and the World Economic Forum further enriched the discussions .
Over the last few years , ongoing dialogues have been engaged with suppliers at Tier 1 and , in some instances , Tier 2 levels . These conversations traverse industries and geographies ,
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