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“ How do we do that ? By making sure that , at a functional level , ESG and sustainability are a core part of how we are measured and how our objectives are measured . This way , everything flows all the way down to individual objectives .”
“ Over the coming year , everyone has targeted individual measures that are not only around commercial delivery , but are also really clear on ESG and sustainability objectives . This means these topics are standing agenda items every time we engage with the business . Every time we sit down and review performance with the business units , or talk about sourcing , deals , or supply management performance , then sustainability is a core part of that .”
Only by constantly talking about sustainability and ESG does Willescroft believe you can fully embed them into a business . He also points to the importance of having clarity on priorities .
“ Sustainability is a broad subject , and you ' re in danger of spinning your wheels if you don ' t prioritise . I have top-down support from the executive committee , who align the procurement sustainability objectives with the corporate ones .”
In this way , the areas he agrees upon with the executive committee “ become our absolute focus ”.
Willescroft adds : “ So , we have our core standards and policies – which are like hygiene factors – and then beyond this , the focus is on supply chain transparency .”
“ The CPO role is often about telling the company what it needs to hear , rather than what it wants to hear ”
JON WILLESCROFT CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER , G4S supplychaindigital . com 75