The Sustainable Value Chains Podcast

From Value Protection to Value Creation: Insights from Accenture and the Sustainable Procurement Barometer

Join host Fergal Byrne and Accenture’s Matias Pollmann-Larsen as they dive into the EcoVadis Sustainable Procurement Barometer 2024 results. Discover how leading companies are turning sustainability from a compliance-driven exercise into a powerful driver of value -- from digitizing procurement and engaging suppliers to meeting new regulations and advancing circularity. Learn practical strategies for building more resilient, transparent and impactful supply chains.

Data-Driven and People-Powered: Venator’s Path to Sustainable Value Chains

Join host Fergal Byrne as he speaks with Richard Verhagen, Venator’s Global Procurement Director, about the company’s journey toward sustainable procurement using EcoVadis. Richard reveals how EcoVadis ratings and tools helped Venator embed sustainability into everyday processes, engage suppliers more deeply, and cut carbon emissions—ultimately strengthening customer relationships and business resilience. Hear how leadership support, data-driven decision-making, and collaboration with critical suppliers can transform procurement into a powerful lever for environmental, social, and governance improvements across the value chain.

Collaboration, Engagement and Sustainable Value Creation at CBRE

We sit down with Alexandra Delval, the VP of Supplier sustainability at CBRE, the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm where she leads innovative programs aimed at enhancing sustainable procurement across a global and diverse supplier network.

Nature-Based Solutions: The Future of Resilient and Sustainable Value Chains

In this episode of the Sustainable Value Chains podcast, host Fergal Byrne interviews Louise Kjellerup Roper, CEO of Volans, to explore the rising significance of nature-based solutions (NBS) for businesses. They discuss how NBS can transform traditional approaches by addressing complex environmental challenges, enhancing biodiversity, and creating resilience. Louise shares insights on the benefits of NBS for industries like agriculture and energy, strategies for integrating nature into business models, and the evolving regulatory landscape. Tune in for valuable guidance on how to future-proof your company's operations while supporting a sustainable planet.

Decoding Sustainability with Bettina Grabmayer

The Sustainable Value Chains Podcast is back! In this episode, Fergal Byrne speaks with Bettina Grabmayr, Methodology and Research Director at EcoVadis and explores the critical role of sustainability assessments in managing supply chain risks, particularly as global regulations like the EU’s CSRD and CS3D come into play. Bettina shares how EcoVadis’ comprehensive rating methodology helps companies gather reliable sustainability data, engage suppliers and improve performance. She also delves into the rigorous data verification process, behind the ratings, which combines AI and human expertise to ensure accuracy and mitigate greenwashing risks. By tailoring assessments to industry-specific sustainability challenges, EcoVadis enables companies to address material issues and drive continuous improvement. Tune in to discover practical strategies for enhancing sustainability performance in today’s complex regulatory landscape.