Objectives

The participant:

• Deepens their knowledge on selected sustainability topics and their significance for the supplier network.
• Gains insights into the perspective of the BMW Group.
• Knows the application of due diligence as well as the Supplier Code of Conduct.
• Gains a basic understanding of CO2 emissions in the supply chain and measures for decarbonization.
• Understands the principles of the circular economy and the legally relevant requirements.
• Deepens their knowledge of the sustainability questionnaire (SAQ) and learns about ways to improve its status.
• Knows the contractual requirements for CO2 as well as their practical implementation in the procurement process.

Content

• Introduction to Sustainability at the BMW Group.
• Overview of Due Diligence with a deeper insight into the SAQ process.
• Overview of CO2 in the supply chain with a deeper insight into contractual CO2 obligations.
• Overview of the Circular Economy.
• Q&A: Opportunity to ask individual questions with BMW experts.

Target Group

Suppliers who:

• Take responsibility for sustainability topics in the supply chain.
• Are responsible for regulatory sustainability requirements.
• Are responsible for due diligence processes in their own company or the specific aspect of the SAQ process.
• Are involved in the implementation of CO2 reduction measures and the circular economy.