Talent Talks Podcast

Becoming Custodians of Sustainable Procurement with CPO at Bayer, Thomas Udesen, and Managing Partner at 4C Associates, Nick Muir #41

July 20, 2021 Thomas Udesen, Nick Muir, Martin Smith Episode 41
Talent Talks Podcast
Becoming Custodians of Sustainable Procurement with CPO at Bayer, Thomas Udesen, and Managing Partner at 4C Associates, Nick Muir #41
Show Notes

“Leading with a discussion around sustainability and an organization's overall impact on the planet and on society is a way of opening doors.”

The Sustainable Procurement Pledge has an ambitious goal to enlist 1 million procurement professionals on their mission to transform sustainability from a luxury to a necessity in our industry. 

Bayer’s CPO and the pledge’s Co-Founder, Thomas Udesen, recalls how he’s seen the sector’s approach to quality become a non-negotiable standard, and hopes that the same can be true of environmental impact caused by supply chains.

Sharing the sentiment on episode 41 of Talent Talks, Managing Partner at 4C Associates, Nick Muir, considers how some industries may find this more of a struggle, and a growing number of executives who will be swayed by opportunities that demonstrate a dedication to sustainability.

This episode of Talent Talks covers:

  • The opportunities unlocked by appealing to more sustainability-focused execs
  • How hybrid working has managed, and will continue, to reduce our environmental impact
  • The Sustainable Procurement Pledge’s ambitious goals, and the incredible progress they’ve achieved so far
  • Sustainability as a future ‘need-to-have’ rather than a ‘nice-to-have’
  • Ensuring regulation is as universal as possible to avoid unnecessary confusion

This episode of Talent Talks is sponsored by 4C Associates - a leading European procurement and supply chain consultancy, who work collaboratively with forward-thinking clients to deliver real business value across a wide range of transformation and cost optimisation service offerings. Visit https://www.4cassociates.com/ for more information.

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