How Baringa Supports the Development of Sustainable Supply Chains

The disruption of global supply chains caused by rapid changes over the last several years has led to many organisations re-evaluating how they manage their supply chain to provide their businesses with the flexibility and capacity needed to withstand disruption. The need for more organisations is now recognised that there is a strong connection between the sustainability of their business and their supply chain.

Building stronger supplier relationships is being recognised as a critical element in developing resilient supply chains and supporting alignment in the decarbonization of supply chains. By utilising transparency, visibility, and access to shared assets, businesses are increasing their ability to develop stronger relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration and ultimately creating more sustainable supply chains.

With increasing climate change, many global business supply chains are at an increased risk for disruption. Businesses are faced with increasing pressure to comply with regulatory requirements while creating a long-term strategy that will deliver value. The way businesses achieve sustainability is directly related to the sustainability performance of their suppliers. Managing emissions throughout the entire supply chain can be a complex task; however, it does present a significant opportunity to deepen the relationship with suppliers and advance sustainable growth.

Baringa is a global management consulting company that operates at the intersection of resilience and sustainability. Baringa's approach is to assist its clients in managing risks and achieving their sustainability objectives through a people-focused and collaborative process. Baringa works with organisations across Asia, Australia, Europe and the United States to support supply chain transformation.

Baringa combines expertise from both technical and commercial fields, along with regulations in order to assist clients with achieving their more aggressive sustainability goals. To this end, Baringa has developed a number of proprietary tools, frameworks based on best practices, and has a detailed industry knowledge in developing solutions to address the unique requirements of each client. The model for the Partnership and its associated services helps clients to understand the value of undertaking sustainable business practices while assisting them in navigating the rapidly developing ESG regulatory landscape.

All Baringa service teams are digitally enabled, have a wealth of knowledge and experience, and apply this expertise to improve operational efficiency, lower operational costs, and enable their clients to make more informed data-driven decisions.

Collaborating with suppliers is essential for enabling a sustainable Value Chain. A successful and sustainable Value Chain requires collaboration and strong, open supplier relationships throughout the supply chain continuum; Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Supplier Financing are critical components to creating an Intelligent Resilient Supply Chain through Collaboration. Baringa is able to help its clients reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions/GHG from their Operations throughout the Value Chain and thus create deeper relationships with suppliers and provide Shared Accountability for Environmental Outcomes.

At Baringa, we believe that People are the key to success for any Transformation Initiative being enabled by New Operating Models or Cross Border Supply Agreements with Sustainability Requirements. Although Technology Adoption and Business Process Transformation are essential components of our services, it is ultimately the Employees of Baringa and the Employees of our Clients that determine whether the changes implemented are adopted and Lasting.

Leadership in climate mastery and supply chains
One example of the kind of experience you will find is Maureen O'Shea, Supply Chain and Sustainability Partner at Baringa. Maureen has 20 years of experience building and managing supply chains globally, regionally and locally. She focuses on how supply chain management is connected to sustainable practices, specifically how it relates to climate change, and how to put people at the heart of the transition to a sustainable future.

As part of her contribution to the procurement and supply chain live: the net zero summit, Maureen will serve on the forum panel focused on the role that organisations can play in balancing their resilience, efficiency and environmental impacts while still being able to grow. Maureen brings a wealth of knowledge from her work managing a portfolio of US$100 million in spend, leading the supplier relationships functions and negotiating complex, multi-year contracts across multiple regions.

About The Net Zero Summit
The Net Zero Summit of Procurement and Supply Chain LIVE is being held March 4th and 5th, 2026, at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London, England. The Net Zero Summit is designed for the advanced procurement and supply chain practitioner across Europe and the UK and provides attendees with insights on all aspects of sustainable sourcing, supplier partnerships, innovation in the responsible supply chain, and more.

This conference will provide attendees with practical information and case studies from experienced practitioners, as well as opportunities to connect with fellow industry professionals and the decision-makers responsible for implementing sustainable procurement initiatives.