Exploring the Supplier Cascade: A Practical Framework for Supply Chain Decarbonization

Date and Time

May 30, 2024
8:00 am-9:00 am PDT

Location

Webinar

Join EDF, the We Mean Business Coalition, and BSR for an illuminating webinar introducing the innovative Supplier Cascade framework for supply chain decarbonization.  

Navigating upstream Scope 3 emissions can present challenges for companies with substantial value chain emissions. In this session, we will introduce the Supplier Cascade, a practical approach to supplier engagement. This innovative framework guides companies to focus on Tier 1 suppliers, aiming to initiate a ripple effect throughout the supply chain. 

Our speakers, Jenny Ahlen from We Mean Business Coalition, and Giulio Berruti from BSR, will share their insights, initial learnings, and perspectives on the challenges and opportunities for scaling this innovative approach. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to accelerate supply chain decarbonization effectively.

Scheduled Speakers

• Jenny Ahlen, Managing Director, Net Zero at the We Mean Business Coalition
• Giulio Berruti, Director, Climate and Nature, BSR
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Giulio Berruti
Director, Climate and Nature, BSR
Copenhagen
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Giulio brings over 14 years of expertise in advancing corporate climate action.
He leads BSR’s climate team, oversees the team strategy, and works with BSR members across consulting, collaborative initiatives, and grants implementation.
Currently, Giulio oversees BSR’s work on beyond growth to reconcile business models with planetary boundaries, and more generally works with BSR members on climate transition planning and net-zero value chains. 
Since joining BSR in 2018, Giulio’s work has focused on Scope 3 implementation through supplier engagement, and commodities decarbonization strategies, both through consulting and support developments open-source guidance such as 1.5°C Supplier Engagement Guide, Transform to  Net Zero and Climate Fit.
Giulio also worked on several projects helping companies set Science-Based Targets, implement TCFD recommendations, and conduct climate scenario analysis. He supported the development of SBTi Net Zero standard as a member of the Expert Advisory Group.
Prior to joining BSR, Giulio spent 7 years with EcoAct between France and Kenya, focusing on climate advisory work on GHG mitigation, target setting and climate strategies, climate risk assessments and carbon offset project development.
Giulio holds a MS in Sustainability from HEC Paris School of Management. He also holds a double degree MS in Management and Industrial Engineering and a double degree BS in Technology and International Business from Politecnico di Torino and UIC Barcelona.
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Recent Insights From Giulio Berruti
• Resilient Business within Planetary Boundaries / March 20, 2025 / Reports
• CSDDD: A De Facto Climate Due Diligence Law That Safeguards People / September 23, 2024 / Blog
• Scaling Investment in Carbon Credits with Integrity / July 2, 2024 / Blog
• The CSDDD: Compliance Meets Sustainability Ambitions / June 20, 2024 / Insights+
• 1.5°C Targets: The Business Case for a Climate Transition Plan / May 30, 2024 / Blog
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