SUPPLY CHAIN D & I
Diversity & inclusion supply chain challenges Assent is a privately held company which offers supply chain management solutions for complex manufacturers . It was recently awarded B Corp certification and Advanced Status with United Nations Global Compact , reflecting its deep commitment to embed sustainability not only across its own organisation , but as part of how it drives positive impacts for the communities and the customers it serves .
“ When we look at supply chain D & I , a major challenge is access to data . Supply chains are increasingly complex , with multifaceted networks of suppliers across the world , and it makes it incredibly difficult to understand where your supply chain stands with diversity . As ESG programmes continue to gain traction , suppliers are inundated with redundant data requests . If you have hundreds of suppliers , it is incredibly difficult to understand the diversity impacts across your supply chain ,” says Travis Miller , General Counsel at Assent .
D & I disclosure matters Publicly held , IBM ranks among the world ' s largest information technology companies ,
“ WHEN WE LOOK AT SUPPLY CHAIN D & I , A MAJOR CHALLENGE IS ACCESS TO DATA ”
TRAVIS MILLER GENERAL COUNSEL , ASSENT
providing a wide range of hardware , software and services . Commenting on Gartner ’ s findings , Sheri R . Hinish , Global Services + Alliances Lead , says : “ Public companies face pressure and scrutiny to disclose on ESG , particularly social and governance performance to adhere to growing regulatory compliance . Private companies are not subject to the same level of reporting as public companies , so in some cases internal business operations can remain confidential .
“ Aside from a current or previous employee sharing personal experiences on social media , it can be challenging to know just how much – or how little – diversity exists within a company . Social media and open access to information on platforms like Glassdoor and Fishbowl create an
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