Supply Chain Digital Magazine January 2026 | Page 38

NEW STANDARDS FOR ETHICAL SUPPLY CHAINS
TOP 10 – PREDICTIONS FOR 2026

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Levent Ergin, Chief Climate, Sustainability & AI Strategist, Informatica

NEW STANDARDS FOR ETHICAL SUPPLY CHAINS

EXECUTIVE: LEVENT ERGIN
JOB TITLE: CHIEF CLIMATE, SUSTAINABILITY & AI STRATEGIST
COMPANY: INFORMATICA
have begun to see the strategic benefit of ethical and responsible sourcing. Levent Ergin, Chief Climate, Sustainability & AI Strategist at Informatica says:“ Treating compliance as a box ticking exercise misses the point. Strong data governance doesn’ t just keep an organisation out of trouble, it builds resilience.
“ When deadlines shift or rules change, businesses with solid data systems can move faster, win contracts sooner and trade on trust while others scramble.”

83 %

of consumers would prefer to order a drink made with Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa over one without the label
( source: Kerry Group)
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