SUSTAINABILITY: APPROACHES FOR UNICEF AND NUTRITION SUPPLIES

Document Location: Requirements and Specifications - Formulation Guidance

Alternate Name: Nutrition Supply Forum Presentation by Lauren Knipping Bolinger, Sebastian Meaney, Monica Rios Romero

Date Document Last Updated: November 2, 2023

Publisher: UNICEF        

Date Uploaded to Website: June 1, 2024

Overview

This presentation provides an overview of the UN Strategy for Sustainability Management, Phase II and how it has changed from Phase I, UNICEFs sustainability and climate action plan, and approaches to sustainable procurement. The presentation goes in depth about the objectives and driving reasons for implementation of sustainability strategies. It also reviews the need for reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), and reviews how greenhouse gas emissions are calculated for products in the supply chain. Results from RUTF supplier questionnaires are also presented, demonstrating suppliers efforts in implementing sustainability practices.

Approaches that suppliers can use to reduce GHG emissions in their formulas are also provided, Identified best practices are included at the conclusion of the presentation, which can aid suppliers in improving their environmental and sustainability impact.

Management strategies for leadership in environmental and social sustainability are also discussed.

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Sustainability: Approaches for UNICEF and Nutrition supplies