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Supply Chain Talks with Schneider Electric
Value chains are hot topic. On average, they are 11 times the amount of what is emitted directly 'on-site'. That is why BACA member and Supply Chain Leader Schneider Electric went all-in on supplier engagement. This article reveals how they did that.
32 companies call for scientific climate targets in an open letter
In an remarkable show of unity, 32 members of the Belgian Alliance for Climate Action have signed an open letter, urging policy makers to recognize the economic benefits of scientific climate targets. The initiative also calls for policies that support companies to develop their potential as catalysts of the climate transition.
Supply Chain Talks | Lineas
When you know that carbon emissions from the supply chain are on average 11.4 times higher than what is emitted directly 'on-site', you understand our interest. That is why last November, we launched a brand-new initiative: the Supply Chain Leaders Group. In this blog series, we will exchange with each leader about how they engage their suppliers to reduce their emissions and - in doing so - help accelerate the climate transition.
Deep-Dive | Behind the scenes of the new European Sustainability Reporting Standards
On our very first EU Sustainability Policy Day, The Shift and WWF Belgium welcomed Philippe Diaz and Antoine Pugliese, two experts who contributed to the development of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) within EFRAG. Afterwards we asked Jan-Klaas Somers, one of our very own Young Challengers and a sustainability consultant, to interview them with his most compelling questions.
Supply Chain Talks | Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Value chains are hot topic, and rightfully so. That is why we regularly reach out to the BACA-community, digging for inspiring stories about how they engage their supply chain in their climate plans. For this 'decarb story' we invited Philip Kavvadias, Senior Manager Supplier Sustainability at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners to elaborate about how they take on the challenge.
10 reasons why your company needs a climate transition action plan
Among the key tools to ensure a company’s readiness for the future, is a solid climate transition action plan: a roadmap that indicates how your company will adjust its business model so that it aligns with the latest and most ambitious climate science recommendations. This article covers the top 10 reasons underpinning the importance of such a climate plan. A handy list for motivating anyone not yet on board with your plans!
Supply Chain Talks | Proximus
Value chains are hot topic, and rightfully so. When you know that carbon emissions from the supply chain are on average 11 times higher than what is emitted directly 'on-site', you understand our interest. That is why we asked Young Challenger and Circular Economy Manager at Proximus Tom Simmillon to shed his light on their Supplier Engagement Program. How did they get started, what makes it so important and on what the plans for the future?
Decarb Story | De Lijn
Every month, we single out one original story from one of our members that happens upon our radar. Here's the decarb story of De Lijn brought to us by its Manager of Strategy, Bert Van Hemelen.
Decarb Story | Triodos
Every month, we single out one original decarbonisation story from one of our members that happens upon our radar. Here's the decarb story of Triodos Bank, brought to us by its Product Manager Impact, Ronny Jongen.