A Strategic Approach to Responsible Sourcing Regulations and Risk Management in North America
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Is your supply chain ESG system regulator and investor “grade” for human rights and climate management? North American-based regulations that intersect with an organization’s sourcing practices such as Canada’s Modern Slavery Act (Bill S-211) and California’s Climate Disclosure Rulings (SB 253 and SB261) are adding to a growing set of similar laws in Europe and beyond. These regulations impact public and private corporations in unprecedented ways and require specific actions and public-facing reporting.
Stakeholders know that the laws expose significant risks to brand reputation, revenue, and supply continuity. As a result, procurement teams and risk managers are finding that traditional risk-avoidance tactics are insufficient, and they are uncertain about the best approach to comply and manage these risks effectively.
In this discussion panel, we will explore the strategic approaches that businesses have been taking to prepare for upcoming supply chain regulatory requirements in North America, while highlighting how existing risk management frameworks, data reporting systems, and lessons learned from existing international due diligence programs can ensure success.
Presenters:
Peter Rau, VP Enablement & Solution Consulting at EcoVadis 
Kimberly Rodriguez, Consultant specializing in sustainable supply chains at BSI Consulting
Kimi leads the development and implementation of supplier improvement and engagement programs that focus on capacity building for clients’ tier-n suppliers. She executes trainings on regulatory disclosure requirements and conducts current state analyses of clients’ procurement risk mapping programs. Having lived and worked in three continents, Kimi takes a global approach to her work and engages with sustainability issues from a cross-functional and multi-stakeholder perspective.
Namrita Lambda, Senior Consultant at Reeve Consulting
Namrita (Nam) is a senior consultant with Reeve consulting, leading the Human Rights work for clients. She has a creative and organized approach to problem solving and is passionate about waste management and circularity, particularly in the realm of consumer goods. Prior to Reeve, Nam worked in apparel and textile supply chain management in India for a decade. She was also part of the corporate impact team at Herschel Supply working on sustainable supply chain strategies. Most recently, she has completed her Master in Business Administration from the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia. Nam is also an advocate for sustainable fashion and is an active volunteer with Fashion Revolution.
Paul Quickert, Supply Chain Environmental and Social Governance Manager at PG&E
Paul Quickert has been with PG&E for 3 years working to track and reduce Supply Chian GHG emissions for purchased goods and services. In 2022, the Supply Chain team established a Roadmap to Net Zero GHG’s in support of PG&E’s company goal to be carbon neutral by 2040.
Paul has worked with suppliers to establish and improve their Sustainability Programs and he developed a number of training programs and tools to assist suppliers with program management, reporting and goal setting.
Prior to PG&E, Paul spent the majority of his career in the electronics industry, starting in waste management and environmental regulations with Hewlett-Packard. During his time with HP, he led a global hazardous waste vendor management program team and he helped to start the HP Electronics Recycling Program. He led a major revision to the HP General Specification for the Environment to enhance and clarify materials restrictions in products.
Paul’s Supply Chain knowledge led to a position in Cisco System's Global Services Supply Chain Organization as their Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Manager. His first duties were to establish a compliance strategy for European product substance restrictions and then develop a tracking process for Scope 3, carbon emissions from the transport of service inventory around the world to help Cisco meet its 2020, Scope 3 carbon emissions reduction goal. Paul represented Cisco and the electronics industry at the United Nations working on standards that would allow electronic equipment to be recovered from around the world and extend product lifecycles through refurbishment, repair and reuse.
Paul grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. He and his family live in San Jose and enjoy spending time hiking and whale watching at Point Lobos State Reserve near Carmel. His family also happen to be huge fans of Disneyland and were annual passholders up until the pandemic. He and his family are currently planning their next trip to the park during the upcoming Holidays.
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