Globe helps supply chain adopt sustainable practices

MANILA, Philippines — Globe is driving sustainability across its supply chain by empowering vendors with training, tools and technology to align with global environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards.

The telco leader empowers its vendors to adopt sustainability practices via capacity-building initiatives, enabling them to enhance their competitive edge while meeting evolving consumer demands and regulatory standards.

Countries worldwide, including the Philippines, have implemented mandatory sustainability reporting requirements for listed companies. With these regulatory developments, Globe seeks to help prepare its suppliers to meet evolving sustainability standards.

Through its internal Sustainability Academy, Globe equips suppliers to adopt sustainable practices and address critical challenges, including knowledge gaps and technical capacity.

Globe and Givvable, a data and insights platform for supplier sustainability, recently co-organized the webinar “Beyond Business as Usual: Building a Sustainable Future,” attended by almost 170 representatives from over 50 vendors, 81 percent of whom were local suppliers.

Apple Evangelista, Globe’s Sustainability and Social Responsibility head, highlighted strategies for carbon reduction in the telco sector. Meanwhile, Naomi Vowels, co-founder and director of Givvable, explored the use of automated tools for supplier sustainability and ESG diligence.

The webinar also showcased valuable insights from distinguished experts who discussed integrating sustainability into the supply chain and provided an introduction to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and their calculation.

The GHG accounting module resonated strongly with participants, prompting some to commit to implementing sustainability guidelines, reviewing their products and services, and sharing knowledge within their organizations.

“Sustainability requires deliberate efforts, supported by awareness, dedication, and collaboration. Our Academy enables suppliers to take meaningful steps toward achieving shared sustainability goals,” said Jerry Cabiles, head of Globe’s Procurement and Logistics.

Using Givvable, Globe also evaluates its top 300 suppliers, selected based on expenditure, against ESG performance. Givvable is an Australian-based AI-powered data platform designed to screen and validate suppliers’ ESG practices. This effort aims to create greater value and impact by maintaining supplier diligence and aligning practices with Globe’s sustainability standards. The platform also has modules that cover topics such as carbon footprint reduction, circular economy, and ethical sourcing.

“Givvable brings visibility to the ESG performance of your suppliers, enabling you to make informed choices that align with your sustainability values and business goals. By leveraging our platform, companies can foster a sustainable supply chain, mitigate risks, and contribute to a better future for all,” Vowels said.

Moving forward, Globe plans to scale its Sustainability Academy to reach more suppliers, provide advanced training modules, and deepen supplier engagement.