From global goals to local action: a conversation with Vicky Yu, Procurement Manager at Ikano Retail

In this episode of The Sustainable Table: Business Leaders Talk Welfare, Elissa Lane speaks with Vicky Yu, Procurement Manager at Ikano Retail, about what it takes to turn sustainability commitments into real-world action. With experience spanning global strategy at Inter IKEA Systems and local procurement across Asia, Vicky offers a unique perspective on how responsible sourcing goals are implemented on the ground.The conversation explores the realities behind sourcing higher-welfare products like cage-free eggs, from navigating supply constraints to managing cost pressures. Vicky shares how procurement teams play a critical role in driving progress, and why strong supplier relationships and collaboration are essential to achieving meaningful change.As companies work toward their sustainability commitments, this episode provides practical insights and lessons for bridging the gap between ambition and execution, especially in complex and evolving markets.