The complexity of supply chains is a massive vulnerability to the global economy – but also a powerful opportunity for innovation, as you’ll hear in this DLD26 expert panel discussion, moderated by journalist Greg Williams.
Nadine Philipp, Vice President at the BMW Group, explains that sustainability requires “going deep down the supply chain” because material sourcing and CO2 emissions are closely connected to the work of the company’s suppliers.
For increased transparency, BMW collaborates with other carmakers on Catena-X, a shared data ecosystem for the automotive industry.
Frank Jackel (Metalshub) points out that the raw materials industry could benefit from a digital upgrade. “If you had a battery passport for every battery that was recycled, you would know exactly the content of each material”, he says. “You could more effectively recycle that. Then you put this material on a marketplace.”
From an investor’s perspective, Agate Freimane (Norrsken VC) sees many opportunities – but also hard truths. “Sustainability alone is not enough”, she stresses. Startups must tie impact to a clear benefits, such as cost savings, efficiency, risk reduction.
Watch the video to explore this session in detail.
