[BCR Supply Chain Finance Summit] Case Study: Sonae, Santander & Supply Chain Finance

This panel discussion took place at the 9th Annual Supply Chain Finance Summit in Madrid, organised by BCR.

The main talking points are summed up below:

• Introduction on EcoVadis' view of ESG in Supply Chain Finance and Procurement
• The importance of implementing the right ESG strategy before bringing in ESG factors into Supply Chain Finance
• How Ecovadis' rating model is applied to Supply Chain Finance and delivered for Sonae on procurement and Supply Chain Finance
• Sonae's drivers on ESG strategy and Supply Chain Finance and current advantages and benefits
• How Santander and EcoVadis' partnership delivered for Sonae
• The outcomes 9 months in, lessons learned, milestones achieved and future direction of travel

Speakers: Alex Garkov, ESG Account Executive, EcoVadis Sergio Bataller Jauma, Vice President, Global Trade & Working Capital Solutions, Santander CIB Eduardo Garrido, Head of Corporate Finance, Sonae