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I'm happy to share that Beckers Group has officially joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)! This is a huge step for us, showing our commitment to reducing the environmental impact of not just our operations, but also helping our customers and suppliers do the same. The fact that 98% of our emissions are in scope 3 (raw materials we buy, and the operations of our customers and suppliers) makes this commitment essential for collaborating all along the value chain! What is SBTi? The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a global body enabling businesses to set ambitious emissions reductions targets in line with the latest climate science. It is focused on accelerating companies across the world to halve emissions before 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions before 2050. 

Purchasing organizations have the potential to incentivize significant environmental changes through engagement with their suppliers. To achieve truly meaningful reductions in environmental impact, companies need to cascade action throughout the supply chain. CDP evaluates organizations engagement with their suppliers on climate change. We’re delighted that we have earned a place as a leading company at CDP’s 2023 Supplier Engagement Leaderboard for taking action to measure and reduce climate risk in our supply chain. Schaeffler received an A which is in the Leadership band. ▶️ Learn more in our new sustainability report: https://bit.ly/3x1YK8B #GreenMakesTheDifference #CDP #SupplierEngagementLeader

Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition was able to attend The Consumer Goods Forum Sustainable Retail Summit last week. We are continually excited to meet people and companies dedicated to supply chain carbon emissions reduction and #sustainablity. We were inspired by the goals for collective action and innovation across the industry to drive positive change. Connect with Caspar Noach to learn about his experience, and how Supplier LOCT can help you reach your company's emission reduction goals. #supplychain #srs2023

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🍃 Over the next two days, it's all about sustainability: At the Continental Global Sustainability Conference we will talk about "Sustainability in Motion - Empowering us for the Sustainability Business Transformation" together with 200 colleagues of the Continental Executive Board, Supervisory Board members, Continental business leaders, the Continental Sustainability Community as well as external guests, customers, and partners. Various program highlights are on the agenda to inspire and educate us on this important topic. This includes the Leadership Panel Discussion with the subject: "The role of the supplier industry in the sustainability business transformation - visions, risks & opportunities" in which I will also be taking part together with Juan Carlos Alonso, Chief Strategy Officer at Bekaert, Jens Wiggershaus, Head of Sustainability at RWE, and the Director of Transport & Mobility at WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development, Thomas Deloison. 💬 Moreover, I am also looking forward to the panel discussion "Switching perspectives: Sustainability transformation from a purchaser's view" as well as other events and speakers and hope that they will provide us with some new insights. 💡 So off to two enlightening days and an intensive exchange! #ContinentalIndustry #Industry #Solutions #Sustainability #SustainableMaterials #WeMoveTheWorld #MaterialExperts #SustainabilityGoals #SustainabilityJourney #EnvironmentalResponsibility 

Navigating the intricate world of #ShipRecycling regulations! In this insightful video, Dr. Anil Sharma, founder and CEO of GMS Leadership, discusses the complexities of different ship recycling regulations that impact the industry. Watch the complete discussion: ▶️https://lnkd.in/gEiBNjcH

Leadership for a Sustainable Future requires Collaboration, Connection, Creativity and Courage … Engaging around the New CISL ‘Sustainability Leadership” model crafted by Zoë Arden and Gillian Secrett  was core to the 3d Business & Society Symposium organized by UCB ( Veronique Toully) and the Solvay Brussels School ( Bruno van Pottelsberghe and Estelle Cantillon.) My take aways: - It all starts with Purpose…  sustainability must be embedded at its core to enable maximum impact - Collaboration and Connectiveness beyond corporate boundaries are critical for systemic progress -  Sustainability consultants, lecturers and multi stakeholders forums play an important role to help disseminate best practices and build connections -  Humility, creativity, and courage go hand in hand  in navigating sustainability challenges. Embracing humility to seek knowledge, creativity to develop innovative solutions and courage to deal with ambiguity and make tough decisions (eg Profit vs People and Planet arbitrage). As Paul Van Oyen said, Strategy is the easier part in Sustainability – toughest challenge is to make it happen. Also, the debate about providing a voice for Nature in Boards and enhancing Board's connection with the environment was thought-provoking.   Finally, we had rich discussions about leadership challenges from selected organizations on their sustainable transformation journeys. Participating in discussions with 'Life Be Free' , the cross-sector partnerships to reduce barriers to energy renovations for carbon neutrality was rewarding. Grateful for the insightful and open dialogue among participants. Anne-Catherine Chevalier; Justine Comijn; Wim De Geest; Charline Desmecht; Daniel Kryszkiewiez; Anne-Laure Lejeune; Caroline Limbosch; Valérie Limpens; Bernard Nicolay; David O. Rafaële Rikir; Damien Roegiers; Vanessa Temple; Ursula Woodburn; Hugues Dethienne; Valérie Julien Gresin; Catherine de Meulemeester; Philippe Rosinski #sustainability #leadership #sustainabletransformation

The Sustainability for Electronics Leadership Council comprises industry experts responsible for helping IPC to identify the most pressing sustainability topics the electronics manufacturing industry is facing and ensuring a strategy to address these topics. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d43kYqT6 #ElectronicComponents

A significant step towards a greener future at HellermannTyton: Last week, we had the privilege of welcoming members of our global management team and #sustainability leaders in Germany. The primary objective of this workshop was to enhance awareness of sustainability issues and concepts across all our locations. During the session, our colleagues engaged in discussions regarding future measures aimed at advancing our global production sites towards #ClimateNeutrality. More about our path to becoming more sustainable 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wCB5u #SustainableFuture #EnvironmentalResponsibility

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