Incorporating voluntary sustainability standards into an automotive company’s responsible sourcing strategy
TDi Sustainability partnered with a leading vehicle manufacturer to enhance its sustainable materials program and develop a management tool to compare the sustainability attributes of materials in its supply chain.
This collaboration aimed to integrate responsible sourcing standards and certifications within the client’s supply chain and align with the company’s sustainability goals
- TDi worked with the client to understand the Voluntary Sourcing Standards (VSS) landscape and its application. The aim was to incorporate VSS into the company’s responsible sourcing requirements for the entire supplier network. Leveraging our extensive database of applicable VSS, TDi guided our client’s commodity teams through the VSS landscape.
- TDi crafted responsible sourcing plans for each material, integrating VSS and aligning with the client’s sustainability goals and requirements. TDi conducted further analysis on VSS requirements and provided tailored solutions to ensure seamless integration into client’s existing reporting metrics.
Impact on stakeholders: The collaboration resulted in increased awareness and utilisation of applicable VSS and characteristics among all commodity groups. Suppliers demonstrated enhanced alignment with requirements, contributing to compliance with the client’s sustainability goals.