As environmental stewardship becomes an increasing priority for many Fortune 500 companies, endeavors to green and lean supply chains are being launched across a gamut of technology, retail, and manufacturing companies. This discussion will explore the first steps of such initiatives by examining sustainable sourcing. Working with suppliers and managing procurement are links in the supply chain that can result in more eco-friendly products and cost savings. Our panel will provide informative perspectives on realizing these goals from what they are seeing today.

• Outlining goals to drive sourcing needs: What motivates and guides you to set goals that fit within your business mission? 
  
• The process of sustainable sourcing: Conversations between the purchasing/procurement officer and the sustainable supplier
  
• Tools and resources to accurately assess supplier's materials or sustainability efforts
• The audit process with current suppliers; Bringing existing suppliers on board with new goals
  
• Measuring the results of sustainable sourcing and procurement and implementing an ongoing evaluation process
• Long term impacts that should be considered when developing a global outsourcing program
  

Speakers:

Harambee Solutions, St. Claire Gerald, Principal

Sustainable Economic & Environmental Development Solutions (SEEDS), Dave Meyer, Vice President/ Northwest Operations

Meet the Panel

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For more information or requests to join the panel, email ashley.harris@agrion.org