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expectations by adapting operations accordingly. Meanwhile, Deloitte’ s own WorldClimate strategy targets two-thirds of suppliers to set science-based emission reduction goals, driven by the reality that purchased goods and services account for more than two-thirds of their emissions.
The business imperative for supply chain sustainability has never been greater, though recent events in the US may be beginning to bring that into question for that corner of the globe. Still, no industry is being left behind – including the fintechs.
Driving sustainable partnerships Salah Said, Head of Sustainability at Klarna has experienced the transformative power of partnerships and innovation in sustainability. With more than a decade of experience, he emphasises the need to change business from within.
“ I’ ve been in sustainability for a little more than 12 years now,” Salah explains.“ Before that, I worked in a lot of non-profits, social innovation, social businesses and entrepreneurship – I felt it was always so hard to get corporates to do more.
“ I realised there was a need to change things from within, so sustainability was a great opportunity for me to go and do a little bit of entrepreneurship and help companies do better.”
He also points to trends such as the use of AI to accelerate ESG reporting and help consumers make more sustainable choices – an area Klarna actively explores.
128 October 2025