PROCUREMENT STRATEGY
Across two years of training and development opportunities , employees were given the opportunity to put laser focus on environmental management and sustainability , as they worked towards the subsequent professional qualification from IEMA .
Once certified , colleagues were able to access the wide range of events , resources and networking opportunities IEMA facilitates with other sustainability professionals .
Why focus on upskilling ? The value could also be seen due to the vast procurement operation it holds , with supporting over 200 brands ,
including Guinness , Johnnie Walker , and Ciroc , with sales in nearly 180 countries worldwide .
To help their procurement and supply chain teams fulfil the wider company sustainability goals , they are following a strategy of up-skilling key staff in environmental management training .
“ The world around us is changing rapidly , as new research and technologies emerge to help us achieve our sustainability ambitions ,” says Andy .
“ That ’ s why it ’ s increasingly important that our colleagues in sustainability decision-making roles are equipped with the skills , knowledge , and tools to drive significant change in this area .”
68 June 2024