In this episode, Thomas and Tim Grunow, Co-Founder of Archlet, discuss various topics including the tradition of burning a snowman in Zurich, the history of Archlet, and the role of sustainability in procurement. They explore how Archlet helps businesses make sustainable sourcing decisions and the challenges they face in implementing sustainability strategies.

They emphasize the importance of leadership buy-in and education in driving sustainable procurement strategies. They also discuss the need for procurement teams to collaborate with suppliers and foster innovation in order to achieve sustainability goals. Tim encourages organizations to start somewhere and communicate the value of sustainable procurement internally.

Takeaways

The sustainability landscape in procurement is evolving, with some categories being more advanced than others.
Strong leadership is crucial in driving sustainability initiatives in procurement.
Educating businesses about sustainability and providing clear metrics is important for progress.
Procurement plays a key role in achieving sustainability goals in businesses.
Collaboration with suppliers and fostering innovation are key to achieving sustainability goals.
Sustainable procurement extends beyond emissions reduction to include topics such as Diversity & Inclusion and Compliance.
Organizations should communicate the value of sustainable procurement internally.
There is potential for incentivizing supplier performance on sustainability.

Host: Thomas Buch Andersson

Guest: Tim Grunow

Producer: Cristina Souto

Music: Kiholm

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How to source sustainably and collaborate with suppliers