THE SUPPLY CHAIN INTERVIEW
This vision begins with its suppliers. Danone holds suppliers to clear standards through its Sustainable Sourcing Policy, which ensures goods it uses meet expectations right from their origins to the end product. The company backs this with monitoring and traceability, including the use of satellite technology to track deforestation, as explained in its 2023 Forest Annual Update. It’ s a practical demonstration of how digital tools and high standards come together to support responsible sourcing.
For Heiko, collaboration is key to maintaining these standards.“ We understand that resilience is a shared outcome,” he says,“ and one that depends on proactive, transparent and data-driven collaboration between us and our suppliers and retail partners.”
Danone puts a lot into developing its long-term partnerships and ensuring trust on both sides.“ We’ ve created a culture where open feedback, candid communication and real-time insights form the foundation of our partner relationships,” Heiko explains.
32 September 2025