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“ My carbon pipeline sits alongside my financial performance , meaning the person signing the cheques is also in charge of sustainability and innovation .
“ Procurement at Mars isn ’ t just about sourcing . By working to embed sustainability into every part of our operations and engaging in strategic partnerships , we ’ re helping lead the charge towards a more sustainable future .”
Supplier collaboration to boost sustainability Mars places great emphasis on collaborating with partners and suppliers to fuel its sustainability journey .
It participates in initiatives such as the Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition coalition , as well as working with the dairy industry and academic institutions to help find scalable solutions to meet global challenges .
Davies believes the Mars approach to procurement strategy extends far beyond simply sourcing materials and ingredients .
“ It plays an important role in enhancing various aspects of our wider supply chain operations – from raw materials to supply chain resilience and optimising for carbon and cost ,” she continues . “ Building resilience and futureproofing our supply chains means
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