How to Build Inclusive, Resilient Supply Chains

New York

Date and Time

Friday June 5, 2015
8:30 am-10:30 am

Location

New York

Topics

#Climate Change, #Inclusive Economy, #Resilience, #Supply Chain

BSR will host a breakfast event on how companies are driving positive social and environmental impacts and achieving meaningful sustainability outcomes through their supply chains.

From driving ambitious emissions reductions to empowering women workers, supply chains represent one of the most valuable channels through which businesses can take action on their sustainability goals. Presenters will share insights from BSR research and innovative corporate practices on this topic and will lead participants in an interactive discussion about how to build inclusive, resilient supply chains.

The agenda will feature:

Remarks from BSR’s President and CEO, Aron Cramer
An introduction to BSR’s new report on building climate-resilient supply chains, led by BSR's Director of Supply Chain Sustainability Tara Norton
Insights from Anita Househam, UN Global Compact Senior Manager, on how companies are creating inclusive supply chains
An informal networking reception to share ideas and meet peers in the BSR network

Speakers

Anita Househam, Senior Manager, Supply Chain Sustainability, UN Global Compact

Jason Pearson, Executive Director, Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council

Aron Cramer, President and CEO, BSR

Tara Norton, Managing Director, BSR

Additional speakers to be announced

Blog

Three Steps for Business to Connect Climate and Human Rights

Peter Nestor, Director, BSR

This is how companies can address the interactions of climate change and human rights in vulnerable communities.

Climate and Human Rights

Edward Cameron, Former Managing Director, BSR; Peter Nestor, Director, BSR

This report explores the intimate connection between climate resilience and human rights and outlines how companies can address this nexus.

From the Global Climate Action Summit to UNGA Week

Aron Cramer, President and CEO, BSR

Action to address the social impacts of climate change and other disruptions is essential to reach the SDGs—and that action must be inclusive of those left behind by the many changes remaking the economy.

Climate Solutions Need Women at the Center

Samantha Harris, Manager, BSR; Katie Abbott, Associate, BSR

Companies can address climate risk more effectively and efficiently if they put women at the heart of their climate resilience strategies.

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