In the pursuit of a sustainable future, decarbonizing our supply chain has become a critical objective. This session will explore the strategies and practices required to effectively reduce carbon emissions across the supply chain. Emphasis will be placed on adhering to the Code of Conduct, engaging with major suppliers, and establishing carbon reduction as a key procurement criterion. Participants will learn how to assess suppliers based on diverse sustainability criteria, conduct direct dialogues with key supplier representatives, and generate essential data to drive informed decision-making in procurement. In this session you will learn:

• How to implement the Code of Conduct to ensure sustainable practices within the supply chain.           
• Effective strategies for engaging with major suppliers to drive decarbonization efforts.           
• Methods for evaluating suppliers based on multiple sustainability criteria and using this data as a core procurement criterion.
• Approaches to conducting direct, impactful conversations with supplier representatives to foster a collaborative approach to sustainability.