Catherine Rushforth
Airbus
Head of Human Rights
Collaborating for impact: How consumer brands and OEMs are raising the bar on supply chain due diligence
11:25
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11:55
The need for end-to-end visibility has never been more urgent for downstream businesses. Yet a fragmented supply chain means that there is still a lack of reliable insight into upstream risks. This poses the question- how can companies make credible claims on sustainability or compliance when they can’t see past tier one? This session explores how brands and OEMs can work with refiners, processors, and smelters to close these gaps.
- Address due diligence blind spots within the manufacturing segment of the supply chain
- Facilitate upstream/downstream knowledge sharing to ensure products are built on responsible sourcing
- Unlock business value: How enhanced due diligence can improve brand reputation, market access and regulatory alignment.
- What further resources are needed to support enterprises aiming to raise the bar on critical minerals supply chain due diligence?
- Evaluate the tools and technologies that are delivering traceability in practice.
Simon Blanchard
Verkor
Responsible Sourcing Manager