In this conversation, Anastasia Kuskova discusses her experience running sustainability for a large company and her journey into the field. She emphasizes the importance of supply chain sustainability and shares insights from her work at ERG, a metals and mining company. Anastasia also introduces Sirius, an AI-driven sustainability copilot for mining and metal companies. She highlights the challenges and best practices of industry collaborations and offers advice on getting started with supply chain sustainability.

Takeaways

• Supply chain sustainability is a critical aspect of corporate sustainability, especially in industries like metals and mining.
• Prioritization is key when tackling supply chain sustainability, considering regional differences and materiality analysis.
• Industry collaborations can be challenging but can also drive meaningful change if dedicated resources are invested and clear goals are set.
• Startups like Sirius are leveraging AI and data infrastructure to simplify and streamline sustainability efforts in supply chains.
• Getting started with supply chain sustainability requires understanding priorities, embracing the process, and taking action.

Host: Thomas Buch Andersson

Guest: Anastasia Kuskova

Producer: Cristina Souto

Music: Kiholm

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