The Sustainable Value Chains Podcast

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Welcome to The Sustainable Value Chains Podcasts, a series in collaboration with Fergal Byrne from the Sustainability Agenda. We talk to senior experts from a range of fields and explore key questions related to sustainability and procurement. From the role of technology and innovation, regulatory pressures and labor standards to transparency and risk management, we ask what is working and identify key lessons and insights.

Episodes

  1. 02/06/2025

    From Value Protection to Value Creation: Insights from Accenture and the Sustainable Procurement Barometer

    Join host Fergal Byrne and Accenture’s Matias Pollmann-Larsen as they dive into the EcoVadis Sustainable Procurement Barometer 2024 results. Discover how leading companies are turning sustainability from a compliance-driven exercise into a powerful driver of value -- from digitizing procurement and engaging suppliers to meeting new regulations and advancing circularity. Learn practical strategies for building more resilient, transparent and impactful supply chains.

    26 min

  2. 01/09/2025

    Data-Driven and People-Powered: Venator’s Path to Sustainable Value Chains

    The Sustainable Value Chains Podcast

    43 min

  3. 12/06/2024

    Collaboration, Engagement and Sustainable Value Creation at CBRE

    The Sustainable Value Chains Podcast

    37 min

  4. 11/07/2024

    Nature-Based Solutions: The Future of Resilient and Sustainable Value Chains

    The Sustainable Value Chains Podcast

    28 min

  5. 10/03/2024

    Decoding Sustainability with Bettina Grabmayer

    The Sustainable Value Chains Podcast is back! In this episode, Fergal Byrne speaks with Bettina Grabmayr, Methodology and Research Director at EcoVadis and explores the critical role of sustainability assessments in managing supply chain risks, particularly as global regulations like the EU’s CSRD and CS3D come into play. Bettina shares how EcoVadis’ comprehensive rating methodology helps companies gather reliable sustainability data, engage suppliers and improve performance. She also delves into the rigorous data verification process, behind the ratings, which combines AI and human expertise to ensure accuracy and mitigate greenwashing risks. By tailoring assessments to industry-specific sustainability challenges, EcoVadis enables companies to address material issues and drive continuous improvement. Tune in to discover practical strategies for enhancing sustainability performance in today’s complex regulatory landscape.

    32 min
  6. How AI Can Help Build Sustainable Supply Chains: Insights From Danone's Julio Peironcely

    09/12/2024

    How AI Can Help Build Sustainable Supply Chains: Insights From Danone's Julio Peironcely

    The journey of adopting digital solutions and AI technologies has been transformative for Danone, prompting the company to explore various avenues of innovation while addressing ethical and legal considerations. In this podcast, Julio Peironcely, Global Head of Insights and Analytics, shares insights on the make-or-buy decision, the intersection of AI and sustainability, the potential for collaboration with tech startups, and the broader legal challenges and opportunities AI brings to the table.

    44 min

  7. 12/22/2023

    AstraZeneca's Pioneering Approach to Supplier Diversity and Sustainability

    The Sustainable Value Chains Podcast

    41 min

  8. 09/28/2023

    The Evolving Landscape of Corporate Sustainability Leadership with Divya Demato

    The Sustainable Value Chains Podcast

    36 min

  9. 09/01/2023

    From Sustainability Megatrends to Positive Impact with Andrew Winston

    The inaugural episode of the Sustainable Value Chains series starts with a powerful observation: Sustainability, Andrew Winston explains, is akin to survival or keeping one’s head above water. It pertains to whether we can perpetuate our current actions indefinitely without causing irreversible damage. Sustainability, while a worthwhile goal, only brings us to a baseline level of existence where we aren’t negatively impacting the planet.

    39 min
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Welcome to The Sustainable Value Chains Podcasts, a series in collaboration with Fergal Byrne from the Sustainability Agenda. We talk to senior experts from a range of fields and explore key questions related to sustainability and procurement. From the role of technology and innovation, regulatory pressures and labor standards to transparency and risk management, we ask what is working and identify key lessons and insights.

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