The Matcha Initiative

Climate-related disruptions are one of the top risks to supply chains and overall business operations. However, instead of averting responsibilities and relying solely on policymakers to fortify supply chains and business infrastructures, companies need to drive and accelerate sustainability within their organisations. Our economy is deeply threatened by climate change and unprecedented climate phenomena, and businesses that do not act now will miss the train and inevidently fall behind competitors and the industry. But what does a sustainable supply chain look like? Where do companies need to start? How can supply chain managers push for a more sustainable department and business model? In a nutshell, organisations need to review and assess their supply chain and business strategy, before redefining the following processes: 📌 Procurement 📌 Manufacturing 📌 Logistics and Distribution  📌 Organisation Engagement Discover the best practices for a Sustainable Supply Chain here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gHdtSfS2 Find a summary of The Matcha Initiative's Sustainable Supply Chain below ⬇️

📢SUSTAINABILITY SUPPLIERS 📢 At The Matcha Initiative, we empower professionals to further the Sustainability agenda at their own capacities. As enablers, we help people remove barriers to sustainability solutions by breaking down the barriers of: 1) ignorance and lack of awareness, 2) first-mover fear, and 3) lack of technical expertise for implementation. We do this through our 1) Events and training, 2) Buddies, and 3) Suppliers Directory. This week we’re highlighting our suppliers in the ‘Waste Management’ category. Did you know that with the current trajectory of waste production, Singapore’s only landfill is expected to fill up by 2035? Not only is this an issue of land, but also of resources. Singapore’s Earth Overshoot Day in 2024 was on 6 April. This means that if the global population were to live the way a typical Singaporean would, we would need 4 planet Earths to generate enough resources to meet everyone’s needs. To reduce the strain on our planet’s boundaries, companies need to do their part to reduce material consumption and waste generation. Discover the suppliers who can help your organisation accelerate its sustainability progress in food (tagged below)! Discover the suppliers here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dQ2pnFbW The Suppliers Directory is a curated list of sustainability solutions providers that have been vetted and validated by our Validation Board, meeting our requirements of 1) providing B2B solutions, and 2) having a sustainable business model and/or providing sustainable solutions and/or products/services that enable a positive impact on the environment. With over 200 suppliers listed on our website, we wanted to highlight some of them to spread the word of the good work they’re doing, and expand the network of sustainability solutions providers. For more solutions, head to 👉https://lnkd.in/g_MRyR7

📢SUSTAINBLE SUPPLY CHAIN📢 In this 3rd instalment of breaking down the topic of Sustainable Supply Chain, we dive into the area of Manufacturing. While Scope 3 emissions are crucial and the bulk of an organisation’s emissions, they are also the most difficult to account for. Companies should start with the more straightforward measurement of their emissions profile, beginning with their Scope 1 and 2. Reviewing the manufacturing aspect of any organisation is the elementary and paramount step to do this. Want to know how? Read The Matcha Initiative’s Sustainable Supply Chain Category here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gnU3ZWPM The Matcha Initiative's Sustainable Supply Chain is a curation of best practices, designed and consolidated by our group of category experts, Delphine Laurien Adrien de Buttet Violaine Balland, to help companies improve their supply chain processes. Global sustainable development is a multi-stakeholder concern, and companies and industries have to play their parts. However, we know that each company’s sustainability transition is at different maturity stages, which is why each solution also highlights sustainability suppliers who can help implement the solution, as well as professionals who are open to share their insights and experiences in supply chain transformations. Access more solutions here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gkmK8fi8

The Matcha Initiative welcomes Shweta Saxena Agarwala as a buddy! 🥳🎉 Shweta Saxena Agarwala is Associate Professor at Aarhus University, a passionate sustainability advocate and researcher, specialising in Circular Materials and E-waste Technologies. Motivated by her personal experience with toxic materials and unsustainable technologies, she now focuses on researching sustainable materials by analysing the life cycle of materials and devices. Shweta’s top 3 advice: 📌Spread the word 📌Keep talking 📌Engage in small and meaningful ways Read Shweta’s Buddy Page 👉 https://lnkd.in/gVmw6iYN Who are The Matcha Initiative Buddies? Buddies are professionals who have implemented sustainability strategies into their companies and corporate teams, whether they’re sustainability practitioners. They share their experiences and invite readers to approach them for questions and advice. Looking for someone who has shared your struggles in corporate sustainability? Check them out 👉 https://lnkd.in/ghvY8Kcv

📢SUPPLIER FEATURE📢 At The Matcha Initiative, we empower professionals to further the Sustainability agenda at their own capacities. As enablers, we help people remove barriers to sustainability solutions by breaking down the barriers of: 1) ignorance and lack of awareness, 2) first-mover fear, and 3) lack of technical expertise for implementation. We do this through our 1) Events and training, 2) Buddies, and 3) Suppliers Directory. This week we’re highlighting our suppliers in the ‘Food & Beverage’ category. Did you know about 1 billion meals are lost or wasted globally every day? This amounts to roughly 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. That's why companies who engage in food and beverage products and services, whether food producers or even just offices with a pantry, need to accelerate their sustainability journey and reduce excessive food consumption and waste. Discover the suppliers who can help your organisation accelerate its sustainability progress in food (tagged below)! Discover the suppliers here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gECz8QGB The Suppliers Directory is a curated list of sustainability solutions providers that have been vetted and validated by our Validation Board, meeting our requirements of 1) providing B2B solutions, and 2) having a sustainable business model and/or providing sustainable solutions and/or products/services that enable a positive impact on the environment. With over 200 suppliers listed on our website, we wanted to highlight some of them to spread the word of the good work they’re doing, and expand the network of sustainability solutions providers. For more solutions, head to 👉 https://lnkd.in/gkmK8fi8

The Matcha Initiative is excited to welcome Morgan Largouet as a buddy 🥳🙌 Morgan is a partner at CONTINEWM® USA, accelerating energy-saving practices and reducing carbon emissions for businesses and individuals. Also an entrepreneur, he founded Woodman and has spent decades driving sustainable material solutions. Overall, Morgan’s career has been dedicated to pushing for responsible resource use, and ensuring businesses and individuals alike are using materials and resources sustainably. Morgan’s top 3 advice: 📌 Keep believing 📌 Share your difficulties 📌 Dare to try the unexpected Read Morgan’s Buddy Page and discover more about sustainable resource management 👉  https://lnkd.in/gT9YFcth Who are The Matcha Initiative Buddies? Buddies are professionals who have implemented sustainability strategies into their companies and corporate teams, whether they’re sustainability practitioners. They share their experiences and invite readers to approach them for questions and advice. Looking for someone who has shared your struggles in corporate sustainability? Check them out 👉 https://lnkd.in/ghvY8Kcv

The Matcha Initiative is so happy to welcome Stéfan Le Dû as a buddy 🥳🙌 Stefan is founder of Ichigo Bloom, a facilitation collective that is dedicated to sustainability education in Japan. Breaking down cultural and language barriers to accelerate the sustainability agenda is at the heart of his work there. With nearly 2 decades of experience in public policy and the public sector, Stefan also moved into the private sector in recent years and is currently Head of Sustainability Intelligence at ASUENE. Stefan’s top 3 advice: 📌 Balance Patience and Impatience 📌 Go International 📌 Have Fun Read Stefan’s Buddy Page and discover the sustainability landscape in Japan and how the public sector engages in sustainability 👉  https://lnkd.in/gUhdrKjX Who are The Matcha Initiative Buddies? Buddies are professionals who have implemented sustainability strategies into their companies and corporate teams, whether or not their roles are specifically in sustainability. They share their experiences and invite readers to approach them for questions and advice. Looking for someone who has shared your struggles in corporate sustainability? Check them out 👉 https://lnkd.in/ghvY8Kcv

The Matcha Initiative is so excited to have Lucie Wullschleger as a buddy! 👏👏 Lucie Wullschleger has over a decade of experience in Marketing, Digital and eCommerce in various industries, in a variety of company profiles. Passionate about Education and circularity, she combined her passions and previous experience to found Sharing Stories, bringing knowledge and creativity to children while adopting the principles of Product as a Service (PaaS). Lucie’s top 3 advice: 📌Believe in your gut feelings 📌Share your knowledge and findings 📌Be always curious and open-minded Read Lucie’s Buddy Page and learn more about how sustainable business models can be both successful and serve a larger purpose  👉  https://lnkd.in/gZAe6zmW Who are The Matcha Initiative Buddies? Buddies are professionals who have implemented sustainability strategies into their companies and corporate teams, whether they’re sustainability practitioners. They share their experiences and invite readers to approach them for questions and advice. Looking for someone who has shared your struggles in corporate sustainability? Check them out 👉 https://lnkd.in/ghvY8Kcv

📢Sustainable Supply Chain📢 The Matcha Initiative launched our Sustainable Supply Chain Category in June, a curation of best practices for companies to improve their supply chain processes. Global sustainable development is a multi-stakeholder concern; companies and industries have to play their parts. We know that a company’s impact extends beyond its core business activities, and much of its potential sustainable impact lies in its Scope 3. How can businesses start curbing their Scope 3 emissions, and make their value chains more sustainable? One key aspect is to relook and rethink the Procurement policy in a company. Suppliers account for more than 60% of most organisation’s value chain, and an effective way for companies to cut their emissions is to integrate sustainability into their procurement processes. By making suppliers accountable and responsible for their operations, organisations can improve their own responsibility in sustainable supply chain and overall business performance. Read The Matcha Initiative's Sustainable Supply Chain Category here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gHdtSfS2 What is The Matcha Initiative’s solutions? A curated database of best practices, designed and consolidated by our group of category experts and network members, i.e. our ‘Do-gooders’, to provide professionals access to quality solutions and quick wins to start their company’s sustainability journey. Each solution also highlights sustainability suppliers who can help implement the solution, as well as professionals who have experience or knowledge about the topic, who are open to share their insights. Thank you to the Sustainable Supply Chain working group, Delphine Laurien Adrien de Buttet Violaine Balland! Access more solutions here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gkmK8fi8

The Matcha Initiative welcomes Vishnu Vardhan Sridhar as a Buddy! We’re excited to have Vishnu Vardhan Sridhar join our network, as Director of Sustainability and Innovation at Procter & Gamble. With a decade of experience at P&G, Vishnu understands the need for balance between sustainability and viable business propositions. His passion for nature and the environment led him to pursue a career that compels large multi-stakeholder corporations to take on sustainability solutions and to create propositions that enable a sustainable economy. Vishnu’s top 3 advice: 📈 Think of how sustainability can drive value to your business 🚶♂️ Don't hesitate to take a step backwards 🤝 Use the power of community Want to understand more about how manufacturing and FMCG companies can pursue sustainability? Read more about Vishnu and how he can help you as a Buddy 👉 https://lnkd.in/gHTSQxQb Who are @TMI Buddies? Buddies are professionals who have implemented sustainability strategies into their companies and corporate teams, whether or not they work in sustainability directly. They share their experiences and invite readers to approach them for questions and advice. Looking for someone who has shared your struggles in corporate sustainability? Check them out 👉 https://lnkd.in/ghvY8Kcv