Supply Chain Digital Magazine January 2024 | Page 101

SELLAFIELD
Sellafield align with its sustainability goals . The controllable aspect of this is the criteria , which is how the organisation ensures that suppliers meet the necessary requirements to do business going forward .
“ We are taking an end-to-end approach with our supply chain . From the awareness level and throughout the supplier journey , sustainability will be there . Considering the nature of our business , which predominantly relies on our supply chain for our purpose of delivery , it only makes sense to work collaboratively with our partners to support , directly and indirectly our sustainability goals ,” says Etoimou .
“ We want to ensure that we will achieve our goals , but most importantly , that we will contribute so more of our existing and potential partners can appreciate the importance of embedding sustainability principles in their organisations . It is fundamental to have more role models around us ; only in this way we can achieve a greater , positive impact .
“ Evidently , there is a direct correlation between meaningful business relationships and exponential impact from sustainability actions . In our case , our social value programme , our Six strategy , combined with our environmental strategy , and the carbon management programme , can only multiply and maximise their impact through collaboration with our supply chain . This provides both parties with the right visibility and understanding of each other ’ s priorities and maturity level , allowing sharing of knowledge and expertise to advance progress .”
Etoimou then explains the need to align its principles and actions with those of its partners .
“ First of all , it is important and only fair for everyone that would like to work
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