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detail by some of the speakers on both the main stage and the sustainability stage , as well as from some of the pre-recorded digital sessions in the networking area .
In particular , data and analytics are crucial for supply chain transparency a topic that was covered in depth across the stage as Claire Hulett , Director Strategic Alliances EMEA at Interos explained that organisations can never have too much visibility . Technology and its ability to present data to companies will enable them to gain full insight into their supply chains , of which some companies will find suppliers and customers that they should be considering in their net-zero measurements .
The circular economy is a hot topic Beyond the biscuit cups and 100 % recyclable aluminium-bottled water at the show , leaders were keen to discuss the importance of a circular economy . According to Stephen Jamieson , Global
Head of Circular Economy Solutions at SAP — despite the importance of this — only 8.6 % of the world is circular . But there is hope for circular practices to change the way that businesses consume items like packaging materials .
“ I think there are organisations that are embedding circular systems ,” says Jamieson during his talk on circularity and how packaging initiatives and data can be used to reduce the 45 % share of emissions from products . He believes that circular economies will become the norm over the coming years .
“[ It would be interesting to see ] a business that doesn ’ t adopt circular practices over the next 10 years ,” Jamieson explains .
Decarbonisation of the supply chain is underway On the Sustainability stage , the agenda was also packed with insights from other businesses discussing similar topics , such
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