The Do’s and Don’ts of Sustainable Supply Chain Engagement Posted May 3, 2017 by Kealy Herman Sustainability now has been at the forefront for several years, and as companies have become more adept at managing their own environmental impact, they are beginning to ask their suppliers to do the same. Many companies have programs, goals or targets, measurement tools, and performance indices. But aside from broad programs, how do you truly engage your supply chain to mitigate impact? For most companies, this is a daunting task. Supply chains are often made up of hundreds, if not thousands, of suppliers who provide products and services that may or may not be mission-critical. Here are a few things to consider when venturing into sustainable supply chain. Do: Focus your efforts Chances are, the majority of impact in your supply chain is the result of a only a subset of your suppliers. By categorizing your suppliers by direct/indirect as well as annual spend, you will find that most impact Read More
CDP’s Supplier Engagement Rating – What You Need to Know Posted February 2, 2017 by Jessica Lab On January 24, CDP released its Global Supply Chain Report 2017, Missing link: Harnessing the power of purchasing for a sustainable future. This report presents the results of the 2016 CDP supply chain reporting year. CDP supply chain is a program designed to help buyers understand and manage climate-related risks, opportunities and performance of their suppliers. One new addition to the CDP supply chain program during the 2016 reporting year was the “Supplier Engagement Rating.” Here is what you need to know about the rating as well as a few suggestions for maximizing your company’s score. What is it? The CDP Supplier Engagement Rating is a new scoring system that evaluates the supplier engagement practices of companies responding to the supply chain questionnaire. The goal of the rating is to reduce emissions in global supply chains by increasing supplier engagement. The new rating was developed in response to the finding that Read More
