7. Actioning sustainability targets throughout an organization with Marie-Hélène Labrie
May 16, 2023
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Delve into the challenges of implementing sustainability goals in organizations, aligning all levels towards a circular future. Learn about Koji Ko's ESG journey and emission reduction targets. Explore strategies for engaging suppliers, driving sustainable transformation, and overcoming hurdles in meeting sustainability goals.
Aligning actions with the overarching vision is crucial for success in sustainability initiatives within organizations.
Engaging suppliers in sustainability efforts requires collaboration, support, and continuous education to drive collective movement towards sustainable practices.
Deep dives
Setting Ambitious Sustainability Targets
Companies are embracing ambitious sustainability targets to address climate change and drive long-term success. However, the challenge lies in translating these targets into actionable strategies within complex organizations. Success in sustainability initiatives depends on aligning actions with the overarching vision. This alignment involves engaging various stakeholders, including board members, management, employees, and external partners like suppliers and customers, to foster a culture of sustainability and commitment to effecting lasting change.
Strategic Approach to ESG Goals at Koji Ko Inc.
Koji Ko Inc. has placed a strong focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, with an emphasis on inclusivity, sustainable growth, and resilience. By conducting bi-annual materiality assessments involving stakeholders like customers, employees, and investors, the company identifies key areas for setting targets and tracking progress. These targets encompass environmental aspects like emission reductions, waste management, as well as social objectives such as diversity and inclusion, reinforcing Koji Ko's transparent commitment to ESG goals.
Collaborating with Suppliers for Sustainable Practices
Engaging suppliers in sustainability efforts poses challenges, especially with smaller vendors lacking data or experience in emission reduction targets. To address this, Koji Ko Inc. has initiated collaborations with suppliers, encouraging them to set their emission reduction targets. By providing support, sharing experiences, and engaging industry peers, the company aims to create a collective movement towards sustainable practices, emphasizing progress over perfection and the importance of continuous education and adaptation in building sustainable business practices.
Welcome to another episode of The Circular Future podcast. In this episode, we dive into the challenges of turning ambitious sustainability goals into actionable results within large organizations. Hosted by Stephanie McLarty, head of sustainability at Quantum Lifecycle Partners, we explore the importance of aligning plans, actions, and people to achieve a circular future. From board members and top management to employees at all levels and external partners, fostering a culture of sustainability is crucial. However, obstacles like limited resources, lack of awareness, and resistance to change can impede progress. Our guest in this podcast is Marie-Hélène Labrie, Senior Vice President at Cogeco.
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