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Adapt or Be Dropped: Why ESG is No Longer Optional for the SME Supply Chain
The Sky is Falling for Unprepared Suppliers
For years, SMEs have viewed ESG as a “big company” problem, a distraction involving paperwork and jargon. That era is over. OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers have committed to carbon neutrality. To hit those targets, they must address their “Scope 3” emissions, which is a polite way of saying your carbon footprint. They are no longer just “encouraging” sustainability; they are weaponizing it as a procurement requirement. A recent Bain & Company survey of 750 industry leaders found that over the next three years, 70% will shift business away from suppliers that cannot prove their sustainability credentials. If you aren’t already measuring your Greenhouse Gas (GHG) output and ESG performance, you aren’t just behind; you are at risk of being de-sourced.
• The Reality Check: A clear-eyed look at the OEM mandates currently heading your way. • Beyond ISO 14001: Why your old environmental certifications won’t save you from new ESG requirements. • Low-Cost Defenses: Practical steps to begin reporting without breaking your budget.• The Reality Check: A clear-eyed look at the OEM mandates currently heading your way. • Beyond ISO 14001: Why your old environmental certifications won’t save you from new ESG requirements. • Low-Cost Defenses: Practical steps to begin reporting without breaking your budget.
The Bottom Line: You can view ESG as a burden, or you can see it as the only way to keep your doors open. The “sky” isn’t just falling; the ground is shifting. This webinar will show you how to plant your feet.
Robert Ciranna is the President of True North Sustainable Growth and a 40-year veteran of the automotive manufacturing sector. With an engineering and global sales background at companies like Ford Motor Company, Sherwin-Williams, and Henkel, Robert doesn’t just understand ESG; he understands the high-stakes reality of the manufacturing floor. He is the author of The Six Pillars of Sustainable Growth and The Six Pillars of Sales Excellence. Robert holds engineering degrees from Miami University and the University of Michigan, with ESG certifications from Duke University and the Center for Sustainability and Excellence. He specializes in turning a “compliance threat” into a competitive fortress for SMEs. Contact: bob@b2bsalesgrowth.com | 248-974-0851
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