Procurement Magazine January 2026 Issue 49 | Page 86

SUSTAINABILITY definition and support for project management and planning. The consulting firm brings expertise in digitalisation and automation of energy monitoring and measurement systems, demonstrating how tier-two supplier relationships can add value to complex procurement programmes.
Susanne Seitz, CEO of Buildings at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, says:“ Our collaboration with Airbus is built on years of mutual trust and shared ambition. It highlights Siemens’ capability to deliver smart and scalable technologies and services to reduce the carbon footprint of Airbus.”
Supplier expertise meets operational requirements Florent Massou dit Labaquere, EVP Operations of Airbus Commercial Aircraft, says the agreement will“ keep Airbus on the right path”. He adds:“ We’ re proud to be taking this important step toward making our operations more energy-efficient and future-ready. Collaborating with trusted partners is key in building a more resilient industrial footprint. The site-specific expertise from our Airbus colleagues in the UK and the US combined with Siemens’ technical know-how will keep us on the path toward meeting our energy use and emission reduction targets.”
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