ESG Committee | Scope 3 & Supplier Engagment

This round table will explore the critical importance of Scope 3 emissions and their role in corporate sustainability strategies, specifically focusing on supplier engagement decarbonation journey. 

As Danone, we are committed to not only reducing our direct carbon footprint but also influencing our broader value chain. With Scope 3 emissions accounting for a significant portion of our environmental impact, we are working closely with suppliers to ensure responsible sourcing, transparency, and shared accountability in meeting global sustainability goals. 

Join this round table and discuss practical steps and challenges in creating resilient, low-carbon supply chains through deeper supplier collaboration.

Barbara is a global change leader with a passion for embedding innovation and sustainability into business practices to deliver impact at scale within large organizations. 

With extensive experience at Unilever and Dole in Singapore, where she spent much of her career, Barbara joined Danone in October 2024. 
In her current role, she leads global sustainable sourcing across Danone's €18 billion procurement portfolio, ensuring that every decision aligns with the Danone Impact Journey and the company’s broader ESG commitments. Barbara's ambition is to not only drive sustainable practices across Danone's global supply chain but also to mobilize the entire organization behind ambitious sustainability targets. For her, success means that sustainability becomes fully integrated into the business as a key enabler of value creation, driving positive environmental and social outcomes alongside long-term business growth.
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We have become a world leader in four businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Early Life Nutrition, Medical Nutrition and Waters. Building on a unique health-focused portfolio that allows us to be a key player in the food revolution. 

At Danone, we believe that each time we eat and drink, we can vote for the world we want. 
This has inspired the definition of our long-term goals which flow directly from our ‘One Planet. One Health’ vision. As we strengthen our business model and nourish our dual economic and social project, we have every confidence we will deliver our business and financial agenda, as well as create and share sustainable value for all.

Through our commitment to social and economic progress, and our passion for bringing health through food to as many people as possible, we aim to generate profitable, sustainable growth now and for many years to come. You can discover our Danone Impact journey here: https://www.danone.com/sustainability/our-approach/danone-impact-journey.html

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