[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