June 2024 Working Session: Corporate Sustainability Strategies in Alignment with the SDGs
ABOUT THE EVENT
This presentation delves into one fundamental component of corporate sustainability strategies - aligning sustainable transportation logistics within supply chain management with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Business of all sizes and industry rely on some element of transportation in their supply chains.
For many businesses this may be more of a Scope 3 type consideration, for which there is little control or impact measurement beyond the cost and time of goods. Still, understanding a basic framework, opportunities and constraints, and measurement strategies may offer useful insights to enhance business efficiency (cost/time for some).
We will outline a strategic framework, principles, and key performance indicators essential for integrating these two crucial areas. The presentation aims to demonstrate how businesses can enhance sustainability, align with global goals, and achieve significant environmental, social, and economic benefits. Engaging case studies and actionable strategies provide a roadmap for successful implementation, addressing challenges, and emphasizing the importance of monitoring and transparent reporting.
FORMAT
Please note this is an interactive session. Attendees are encouraged to turn their cameras on and be ready to engage in breakout rooms. Working sessions are not recorded. Learn more.
OBJECTIVES
- Understand the significance of integrating sustainable transportation logistics within supply chain management to support environmental, social, and economic sustainability.
- Learn the principles and strategies for aligning sustainable transportation initiatives with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Explore actionable steps for implementing sustainable transportation logistics to achieve SDG alignment, including policy development, technological innovation, and partnerships.
- Recognize challenges in integrating sustainable transportation and the SDGs and discover solutions through real-world case studies.
MEET YOUR PRESENTERS
Dr. David B. Abraham, is a scholar of Sustainable Development Planning and Strategies, specializing in Transportation Planning and Performance Measurement. His research interests focus on developing sustainability strategies for the enhancement of living places. His research and professional experience includes: Sustainable transportation planning; Equity and well-being impacts from the built environment; Resilience and revitalization community planning; and Community performance metrics. He has also had experience with developing consensus building techniques for public participation/community involvement support for the identification and delineation of planning objectives.
Dr. Abraham’s work has been featured at workshops, keynote agendas and conference proceedings throughout the US and internationally in Ireland, Barbados, Brazil, Canada and Portugal. Under Dr. Abraham's guidance, his research provides hands on learning opportunities for students in various academic units at Rice University, including the Professional Science Masters Program, the Global Affairs Masters Program and the Jones School of Business.
Dr. Abraham currently leads the Office of Strategic Planning for the Harris County Toll Road Authority, where he is responsible for the Sustainability, Resilience and Equity in Transportation portfolios. He has served on the City of Houston Planning Commission and currently sits on the Urban Land Institute’s Planning Advisory Service Honorary Fellows (ULI-PASHA).
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
ISSP credential holders will earn 0.5 CEUs for attending this webinar.
RECORDING
This is an interactive working session and will not be recorded.