Supply Chain Now Classic- Green Planning: How CSCOs can help their organization reach its sustainability goals

Sustainability plays an essential role in shaping the future of supply chains - take your first steps to going green here.In this classic episode, hosts Scott Luton and Kim Reuter engage with seasoned experts Paul Delbar and Bart Verbruggen from OMP to illuminate the complexities and opportunities of sustainable supply chain planning.Throughout their discussion, they emphasize the proactive steps required for meaningful sustainability initiatives, the challenges of integrating sustainability into traditional models, and the importance of educating and empowering teams to drive change. Whether you're responsible for supply chain operations, interested in sustainability, or looking for ways to meet increasing consumer and investor demands for greener practices, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice to help you navigate your sustainability journey. Jump into the conversation: 00:00 Introduction to Paul and Bart05:45 Increasing effectiveness and sustainability through supply chain planning 08:22 How to incorporate sustainability metrics12:20 Balancing sustainability and profitability 15:44 Adapting to sustainability legislation23:59 Reducing transport and carbon emissions for future readiness28:48 Aligning supply chain planning with sustainability strategy32:31 Anticipating and evaluating scenarios to meet sustainability metrics40:16 Why you should reject current frameworks for collaborationAdditional Links & Resources:Connect with Paul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-delbar/ Connect with Bart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/verbruggenbart/ E-book: The CSCO guide to Green Planning- https://omp.com/resource-center/e-books/green-planningLearn more about OMP: https://omp.com/ Connect with Kim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-reuter-csg/ Connect with Scott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comSubscribe to Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com/joinCheck out Supply Chain Now’s NEW Media Kit: https://bit.ly/3XH6OVkWEBINAR- E2E Demand Planning – Tactics for Driving Value at Scale: https://bit.ly/4g5VdaDThis original episodes is hosted by Scott Luton and Kim Reuter. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/green-planning-csco-organization-reach-sustainability-goals-1300 The content in this episode, including all audio, videos, visuals, and graphics, is the property of Supply Chain Now and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, modification, or re-uploading of this content in any form is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from Supply Chain Now.For licensing inquiries or permissions, please contact us at [email protected]© 2026 Supply Chain Now. All rights reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.