This is part of a series in which we recap sessions from the 2023 IMDS & Product Chemical Compliance Conference held on October 17-18, 2023, at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan.

Chemical and sustainability information demands are increasing, and while IMDS is the tool to supply this information, a more dynamic approach and a more refined release process are needed and are in the works.

EV expert Brian Engle says we are in the midst of a new era of supply chain management, one of reducing dependencies and vertically integrating your manufacturing process. As business development director, electrification for Amphenol’s Advanced Sensor group, Engle provides insight on what AIAG members can do to make their supply chain less vulnerable.

Consultation underway for GRI Climate Change and Energy Standards

On the eve of the UN COP28 climate change summit, GRI has published draft versions of two standards that will be central to how organizations around the world commit to greater accountability for their climate change impacts.

AIAG’s Corporate Responsibility team extends a heartfelt “thank you” to each and every one of our volunteers for another successful year. We offer a special thank-you to those who gave so freely of their energy, resources, experience, and expertise in 2023.

Key Points

• On average, scope 3 emissions are 11 times higher than a company’s operational emissions, making supplier engagement crucial to achieving net zero.
• While there is no “perfect recipe” for supplier engagement and scope 3 emissions reduction, common themes can help guide action.
• Integrating net zero into management and procurement, tailoring support for suppliers, and engaging in partnerships are key priorities for accelerating decarbonization.

AIAG and its member companies have worked collaboratively since 1982 to consistently offer new and eye-opening information to assist you and your company. With your help, we’ve grown to over 4,000 member companies and counting, with over 900 volunteers providing subject matter expertise. As we approach the end of 2023, here’s a look back at some of our accomplishments.

This is part of a series in which we recap sessions from the 2023 IMDS & Product Chemical Compliance Conference held on October 17-18, 2023, at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan.

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Don’t miss out on AIAG’s wealth of useful webinars that are free for members. Here are a couple must-watch webinars by presenter Michael Lipowicz, GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.’s assistant project manager of climate change and sustainability. GZA is a full-service company providing highly diversified technical services throughout the U.S. whose core offerings include water, ecology, and construction management services.

Key Points

• Many procurement teams are energized by the prospect of helping to achieve a more sustainable future for their organization but lack the critical resources to do so.
• Not only does procurement control a large amount of budget, but it also has strong leverage in supplier selection.
• BSR’s supply chain sustainability team provides key actions business leaders can take to engage and integrate the procurement team into their net-zero strategy.