Due in part to growing global legislation, regulations, and customer specific requirements, requests for supplier data have reached an all-time high, driving verification, reporting, and compliance activities for ESG, chemical regulatory, and financial viability issues.
State of the Industry Supplier Assessment Questionnaire Webinar: "Quantify the Burden on Industry"
The Future of IMDS: Part Two
This is part of a series in which we recap sessions from the 2023 IMDS & Product Chemical Compliance Conference. The previous newsletter covered part one of The Future of IMDS, which can be read here. Here’s part two.
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.
Read MoreWEBINAR ON GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
A new year is a great time to recommit to continued education in your professional career, and what better way than with AIAG’s free webinar recordings? A can’t-miss webinar that you’ll want to put at the top of your list is “A Review of Scopes 1 & 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions” with Michael Lipowicz, GZA GeoEnvironmental’s assistant project manager, climate change and sustainability.
Read MoreAIAG Announces New Initiative to Identify and Address Forced Labor Compliance Risks in the Supply Chain
AIAG is taking a leadership role by collaborating with industry and subject matter experts to become a go-to resource for forced labor and human rights compliance in the mobility supply chain.
Read MoreThe Future of IMDS: Part One
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.
Read MoreBrian Engle: ‘Decrease Your Dependence’
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.
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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.
Read MoreAIAG’s CR Team Thanks Its Volunteers
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.
Read MoreHow to Engage Suppliers on Scope 3 Reductions
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.
CR TEAM REFLECTS ON 2023 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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.
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