THE PROCUREMENT INTERVIEW
“ We believe shared benefits are longlasting benefits. We know that we can all go further when we work together and help create a more sustainable world for generations to come”
Amanda Davies, Chief R & D, Procurement and Sustainability Officer, Mars Snacking
This structural innovation may be Mars’ most replicable insight. While not every organisation can match Mars’ financial resources or long-term orientation, any company can examine whether its organisational structure facilitates or hinders the integration of sustainability into core business processes.
The Mars approach demonstrates that tackling Scope 3 emissions requires more than setting targets or mandating supplier compliance. It demands trust-based partnerships, long-term investment, aligned incentives, crossfunctional integration and genuine commitment from ownership through to operational execution. For procurement professionals navigating the complex terrain of supply chain decarbonisation, Mars offers a roadmap and proof that sustainable growth is not an oxymoron, but an achievable reality.
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