How are companies engaging with their upstream and downstream value chains to scale action on their sustainability targets?

For this session, we will explore how different leading businesses are working with their value chains to push progress on specific ESG initiatives for business growth and improved environmental and social impacts, including climate action, responsible production and consumption, and living wage. Panellists will discuss strategies for engaging with both upstream (suppliers, raw materials, etc.) and downstream (distributors, customers, etc.) stakeholders to develop meaningful working relationships, accelerate impactful action across industries, and enable greater efficiency.

The session will highlight successful models and innovative approaches that companies are adopting to create sustainable and inclusive value chains, highlighting concepts like circularity and responsible procurement. Ultimately, this session will demonstrate how deepening engagement with the entire value chain ecosystem can amplify efforts to meet the SDGs at scale and bolster new value creation.