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ESG, Sustainability, & the Future of Electronics w/ Tom Raftery

OnTrack · 5 Mar 2024 · 46m · Episode 256

What this episode covers

Tom Raftery, an independent technology and sustainability consultant and host of the Climate Confident and Sustainable Supply Chain podcasts, explains how ESG regulations and technology are reshaping supply chains. He details how 80-90% of corporate emissions originate from upstream suppliers, driving procurement strategies that prioritize carbon footprint alongside price and availability. Raftery highlights the role of IoT sensors, private 5G networks from companies like Wire Pass, and AI in enabling the transparency and auditability required by new EU regulations like the Deforestation Regulation and Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.

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early-stage companies

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Companies
SAP, Wire Pass, EO Live, Oakley, IPC
Also
Kelly Scanlon, Ellen Carey, Zach Peterson, Climate Confident Podcast, Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast, OnTrack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 7, 5G, PFAS, GDPR, EU Deforestation Regulation, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, Digital Product Passport

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