Lessons From Building an Ethical Supply Chain with Chris van Bergen, CFO/COO at Nest Inc.

Sustainable sourcing is one of the major topics of conversation amongst sustainability professionals today. From their impact on materials and processes, to their role in getting firms to their net zero goals, suppliers are a vital component in the sustainability performance of a company. But beyond certifications and awards, how do we ensure that responsible sourcing practices permeate the supply chain strategy to create transformative change?Chris van Bergen has 12 years of experience as the CFO and COO of the non-profit organization Nest, where he leads using radical supply chain transparency, and has created strong partnerships with leading brands to leverage the power of market forces for good. Author of the newly published book, Certifiable: How Businesses Operationalize Responsible Sourcing, Chris created the groundbreaking Ethical Handcraft program at Nest, and will share with us his experiences in creating, implementing, and auditing transformative socially responsible sourcing practices.Join us to get a look behind the curtain of responsible sourcing, and find out how putting it at the heart of a supply chain strategy can create a permanent competitive advantage for a firm.