fbtechreview.comOCTOBER 20258in myVIEWOvercoming Challenges in Driving Sustainability Across Supply ChainDriving sustainability across a global supply chain as complex and diverse as Kerry's is both a challenge and an opportunity. One of the most persistent hurdles we face is balancing sustainability goals with cost and performance expectations--not just internally, but across our supplier network. Our ingredients come from all over the world, and aligning sustainability standards across different geographies, regulatory environments, and maturity levels requires deep collaboration and flexibility.To support this, we are continually improving our digital tools and data infrastructure that enhance traceability and transparency. These tools allow us to track environmental impacts across sourcing, logistics, and packaging, and to share actionable insights with both our teams and our customers. They're also critical for meeting emerging regulatory requirements and consumer expectations around carbon footprint and responsible sourcing.However, the biggest hurdle we've encountered is employee education and engagement. Sustainability is a shared responsibility, and influencing behavior across a global workforce requires more than just policies--it takes storytelling, training, and consistent reinforcement. We've focused on embedding sustainability into our culture by integrating it into onboarding, leadership development, and performance metrics. By making sustainability part of how we work--not just what we do--we're building a more resilient and responsible supply chain.Ultimately, overcoming these challenges has made us stronger and more resilient. Sustainability isn't a destination--it's a journey of continuous improvement, and we're proud to be leading that journey with purpose and partnership.Tracking Progress and Preparing for Regulatory ChangesWe track a range of KPIs aligned with our global sustainability pillars: People, Society and Planet. These include:· People impact: Number of people reach by Sustainable Nutrition Solutions·Social impact: Employee and community engagement metricsNURTURING TOMORROW'S FOOD THROUGH SUSTAINABLE LEADERSHIPBy Christina O'Keefe, Regional Head of Sustainability- North America, KerryWith a foundation in agricultural engineering from the University of Nebraska­Lincoln and an MBA from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Christina O'Keefe has cultivated a deep passion for the intersection of food systems, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence. Beginning her career in manufacturing roles within the food and beverage industry, she gained invaluable insight into product creation and its environmental impact. Since joining Kerry in 2011, Christina has held diverse roles spanning health, safety, environmental assurance, and sustainability. Her leadership focuses on advancing Kerry's global mission to provide sustainable nutrition solutions to over two billion people by 2030--delivering better food for both people and the planet.Christina O'Keefe
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