Policy & Compliance
Mike’s role will be to develop a strategy to engage with and support Members, ensuring they remain up to date with government requirements and global legislation impacting supply chains BIFA appoints Mike Jones as Policy Advisor – Sustainable Logistics
M uch has been written about carbon reduction within global supply chains and the more widely related environmental sustainability agenda. Indeed, in BIFAlink magazine there have been numerous articles, including guides to help Members understand the impact that climate change will have on the industry, features to raise awareness on a range of environmental issues, and the results of a recent survey on carbon emissions. Main challenge It has become clear that carbon reduction is the main environmental challenge for industry and there is a growing awareness of measuring and reporting carbon emissions. Whilst some members are already deploying sustainability technologies and strategies to address environmental issues, these practices are not widely adopted, and many Members have not yet started the journey. We use the word ‘journey’ because sustainability is a transition and, whether in logistics or other areas, it needs to constantly adapt to the world’s changing conditions. Therefore, sustainability is a journey, not a destination and organisations need to constantly commit to improving their impact on the
Sustainable Logistics Policy Group
environment for the full benefits and opportunities to be achieved. Through various channels BIFA has been consulting with Members and establishing how far they have progressed on their journey. This information will be valuable when developing our Sustainable Logistics strategy. With all the above in mind, and as environmental processes and regulations move up the business agenda, BIFA has appointed Mike Jones to the newly established role of Policy Advisor - Sustainable Logistics, within the Policy & Compliance team. The first aim of this role will be to develop a strategy to engage with and support Members, ensuring they remain up to date with government requirements and the global legislation that will impact supply chains. The strategy will also include promoting best practice and encouraging Members to create behavioural change that will enable them to meet the ongoing demands of their customers.
“ Members are encouraged to nominate a candidate to join the Sustainable Logistics Policy Group if they wish
BIFA is in the process of establishing a Sustainable Logistics Policy Group to provide guidance to the Association and its Members. The group will include representatives from a wide range of organisations within the membership to agree and set association policy on all matters concerning Sustainable Logistics. The terms of reference and objectives for the Sustainable Logistics Policy Group are currently being drawn up; the group’s first meeting is planned for November this year. Members are encouraged to nominate a candidate to join the group if they wish to attend meetings and contribute on this important topic. We hope to hear from as many members as possible. Want to be part of the new Sustainable Logistics Policy Group? Contact Mike Jones at m.jones@bifa.org
to attend meetings and contribute on this important topic
10 | September 2023
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