Recording of Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | The smarter E Europe | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 15:35 .

ENGIE's Deputy Head of Quality and Procurement outlines the company's commitment to sustainability, transparency in the supply chain, and decarbonization efforts through innovative energy solutions and detailed risk monitoring systems.

The deputy head of quality and procurement at ENGIE Renewables shared insights into the company's efforts in sustainability and transparency, particularly within its supply chain. ENGIE's overarching mission is to lead the global transition to a carbon-neutral economy by offering innovative energy solutions that support economic growth and social progress. Operating across 31 countries with over 97,000 employees, ENGIE focuses on four main regions: Noham, Latin America, EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa), Asia-Pacific including Australia. ENGIE emphasizes renewable energies through technologies like wind (onshore/offshore), hydroelectric power, and solar PV—where they are France's leading electricity producer. Transparency is critical for stakeholders such as investors, customers, regulators who demand clear communication regarding sourcing and production processes. To meet these expectations sustainably while mitigating risks associated with sourcing from unethical suppliers or unsustainable means; ENGIE developed a 'Material Risk Passport' tool encompassing 60 risk indicators across 12 categories ranging from market projections to environmental impacts. To further decarbonization efforts aligned towards net-zero emissions by 2045 certified under SBTI’s guidelines below two degrees trajectory; ENGIE initiated Sustain-2025 program aiding their suppliers reduce carbon footprints collaboratively over the next three years thereby reinforcing commitment toward sustainable procurement practices ensuring traceability throughout value chains maintaining accountability via comprehensive data scrutiny methods fulfilling stringent ethical standards required globally today fostering trustworthiness among diverse stakeholder groups involved therein thus bolstering overall corporate responsibility engagements.

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Speaker

Laurene Gusse
Deputy Head of Quality & Procurement
ENGIE Renewables

Talk of session: Solar & Sustainability: All About ESG Considerations & Transparency along the Solar Supply Chain

As investors focus more on ESG criteria in the solar supply chain, the industry aims to enhance transparency, traceability, and reduce carbon footprint. This comes at a time of significant legislative change in Europe, with market access rules and the promotion of improved sustainability practices on the horizon.

This session will discuss:

• How ESG considerations are impacting developers' procurement decisions
• How solar manufacturers along the solar supply chain are addressing ESG concerns
• Legislative requirements and industry efforts to increase transparency and sustainability performance
• Processes for certifying solar products with low embodied carbon

Further Talks of this session:

Welcome and Introduction

Speaker

Dr. Guido Agostinelli
Solar Sector Head
IFC - International Finance Corporation
USA

To Talk

The Road Towards 100% Renewable Powered PV Manufacturing

Speaker

Lin Sun
Head of Sustainability Development
JinkoSolar
China

To Talk

Providing Transparency Along the Value Chain in the Context of Forced Labor and CSDDD EU Regulations

Speaker

Alexia Ruvoletto
Head of Secretariat
The Solar Stewardship Initiative
Belgium

To Talk

European Regulatory Framework for Sustainable Solar: An Update on Ecolabeling and Eco-Design of Photovoltaic Modules

Speaker

Dr. Giorgio Bardizza
Global Manager Solar PV
TÜV Rheinland
Germany

To Talk

Panel: How to Ensure Truly ESG-Compatible Solar Products in Europe

Speaker

To Talk