How will the dairy industry ensure participation across the supply chain?
RN: For the entire dairy value chain to participate there must be a business case for sustainability at every step in the supply chain. The industry sees sustainability as good thing, both business-wise and from an environmental standpoint. I’ve been really impressed by the people in the field. There is a lot of motivation to participate in the sustainability effort coming from a broad number of areas. This Summit is part of a broader industry-wide sustainability initiative that will inspire the innovations in products and processes that can increase profits and market share while also being better for the planet. I really see the whole thing as a “carrot” not a “stick”. Maryann Jones Thompson is editor of the Corporate Eco Forum.
