Procurement Magazine July 2024 | Page 95

STRATEGIC SOURCING “ Consumers are already demanding more from the brands they engage with , and are mirroring several new directives and initiatives that encourage greater responsibility across supply chains .”
Kenvue pioneering supplier relationships Pamela Gill Alabaster , Global Head of ESG & Sustainability , at Kenvue , outlined the Kenvue Supplier Code of Conduct ( SCOC ).
Kenvue Inc . is a prominent American consumer health company , formerly the Consumer Healthcare division of Johnson & Johnson . Renowned for its portfolio of well-established brands such as Aveeno , Band-Aid , Neutrogena and Tylenol .
Pamela serves on the Ethical Supply Chain Programs Governing Board . She moved from Mattel ( an ESCP member ) to Kenvue . Kenvue is just establishing its supplier oversight program so not yet a member but the intention is that they will be once they start implementation . Kenvue was part of Johnson & Johnson but became totally independent last year , and is only about a year old in their new format .
The code sets ethical , social and environmental standards expected from suppliers and business partners . It is being incorporated into new and renewed contracts , demonstrating Kenvue ’ s commitment to aligning with suppliers who share its values . These values include supporting
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