Exploring the Supplier Cascade: A Practical Framework for Supply Chain Decarbonization | Events | Sustainable Business Network and Advisory Services

Webinar

May 30, 2024

8 - 9 am PDT

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

Giulio Berruti, Director, Global Lead, Climate and Nature, BSR

Director, Global Lead, Climate and Nature, BSR

Copenhagen

Giulio brings over 15 years of expertise in advancing corporate climate and nature work. A member of BSR’s leadership team, he leads the Climate & Nature team strategy and works with BSR members across advisory services, collaborative initiatives, and grants implementation.

Giulio oversees BSR’s work on the future of climate action in an evolving landscape, the application of Futures and Foresight work to Climate & Nature topics, and new business models that create business value while advancing people and planet goals. Since joining BSR in 2018, he has focused on targets, strategies, and transition plans; climate risk and adaptation; value chains, including Scope 3 implementation through supplier engagement; business model transformation; and nature-based solutions strategies with social integrity.

He brings deep knowledge of the climate and nature ecosystem and landscape, having supported the development of the first SBTi Net Zero Standard as a member of the Expert Advisory Group. He also led and supported the development of widely used open-source guidance, such as the 1.5°C Supplier Engagement Guide, Transform to Net Zero, and Climate Fit.

Prior to joining BSR, Giulio spent seven 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 an 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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