Jack Hurd
Tropical Forest Alliance (TFA)
Executive Director
Do we have carbon tunnel vision? How to ensure a holistic approach to sustainable and responsible procurement
09:20
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10:10
Climate action has taken centre stage in sustainability and hundreds of companies have made pledges to achieve net zero by 2050. Decarbonisation is undeniably a crucial step for business. But are headlines and pressure on climate driving too narrow an approach to sustainable sourcing? A procurement strategy focused on emissions alone ignores the interlinkages to biodiversity loss, poverty, water resources, and other areas key to the wellbeing of people and the planet.
In this session we’ll discuss how we can avoid carbon tunnel vision and pursue net-zero goals with a holistic approach to procurement. Our panel will discuss:
- What is carbon tunnel vision and is it really (negatively) impacting corporate decision making?
- How to use incoming due diligence legislation as an opportunity to drive a more rounded and balanced strategy
- What does a holistic approach to sustainable procurement look like in practice?
- How procurement professionals can drive transformation in agriculture, and the incentive structures required to make it happen
Ilaria Ida Walton
Mars
Global Socioeconomic Impact Lead
Max Dougherty
Bayer Crop Science
Carbon Business Development Lead
Cathy Pieters
Mondelēz International
Vice President Global Sustainable Ingredients