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in its early stages , Zhirnov is confident that the integration will be seamless .
Knitted into the fabric of Essilor ’ s core mission is its sustainable approach , and this hasn ’ t gone amiss when it comes to the company ’ s supply chain and logistics management . As part of its 2020 sustainability strategy , 100 % of Essilor ’ s strategic suppliers will receive an external CSR audit and 100 % of its preferred supplies will acknowledge Essilor ’ s Supplier Charter .
“ As part of this , we ensure that the materials we are buying are not manufactured through child labour and don ’ t come from regions where minerals are extracted in an improper way ,” Zhirnov adds .
On top of this , the firm has also set itself another impressive task : to eradicate poor vision by 2050 . “ It ’ s the most honourable part of why we go to work every day ,” asserts Zhirnov , pointing out how 2.5bn people still lack vision correction today . Through forging partnerships with NGOs , national governments and the private sector as well as facilitating the development of local social entrepreneurs networks , Essilor hopes to understand local needs and barriers so that it can create vision care infrastructure that is both purposeful and sustainable . In the coming years , Essilor may grow its supply chain and procurement function further , but it seems the top item on Zhirnov ’ s agenda can be best summarised by the firm ’ s mission : “ improving lives by improving sight ”.
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