amfori in SDG Interviews – Climate Change Requires Business Changes: Actionable Solutions by amfori

Brussels, Thursday 3 October 2024 – As we are fast approaching the 10-year anniversary of the SDGs, there is no doubt that much
remains to be done to meet these ambitious targets. Whilst we are still debating on how to best
mitigate climate change impacts and trying to figure out what role social and economic parameters
can play in that equation, the reality on the ground is not improving. More and more companies are
looking into the environmental impacts of their activities, aware of the need for increased sustainability, yet only a few have reached the implementation and tracking progress stages. Most of the time companies get stuck at the “management of climate data” stage.

amfori, a global business association for more sustainable trade, offers companies actionable ESG solutions – including an initiative for companies to improve their environmental performance, called amfori BEPI.

The complexity of the sustainability challenge can be overwhelming but a journey of a thousand
miles always begins with a single step. As a global business association of 2400 members, amfori
takes pride in providing businesses with the support they need to embark on this journey towards
more sustainable global supply chains.

Kathy Roussel, Head of Advocacy and Engagement at amfori, has participated in a series of interviews with leading Executives from around the world during Climate Week in New York, discussing how organisations can and should embed principles of sustainability at the heart of their operations. As she points out: “Collecting climate data is only the starting point for companies, not the end destination. It can be very tempting to look for a magical solution whereby companies can monitor and mitigate their climate impacts. However, the reality is that responsible business conduct and thorough due diligence is the only way forward.”

Impact does not have to be limited to big companies. amfori members come in different sizes -big
and small and everyone has a role to play. If you consider the scale of global supply chains, there is
no doubt that even little changes in supply chains management can make a huge impact.

It can also be further amplified through collaboration. That’s why amfori creates a space where
companies can learn from one another and inspire each other to continuously improve and reduce
duplication of work.

If you have any questions, please contact us at press@amfori.org