From the Ground Up: Building Resilient Supply Chains in Cocoa and Rubber

Businesses are under immense pressure to not only ensure the continuity of their operations but also to demonstrate ethical sourcing, environmental stewardship, and long-term risk management. As supply chains stretch across borders and involve countless stakeholders, building resilient supply chains isn’t just about managing logistics—it’s about securing the future of both business and the communities they rely on.

In this episode, Kara Fulcher of Michelin and Tilmann Silber of Barry Callebaut  Group share insights into how the rubber and cocoa industries are future-proofing their supply chains. From getting ahead of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) to empowering smallholder farmers and leveraging digital tools, they reveal how long-term vision, data-driven approaches and cross-functional collaboration are reshaping value chains for impact and resilience.

Key learnings from this podcast:

• Discover how global sustainability leaders are proactively addressing new regulations like the EUDR to stay ahead of compliance pressures.
• Explore strategies for embedding resilience into supply chains through smallholder farmer empowerment, ecosystem protection, and long-term supply security.
• Uncover the critical role of cutting-edge digital tools in revolutionizing supply chain management, ensuring traceability, and guiding ethical sourcing decisions.
• Learn why community engagement and long-term planning is key to scaling climate action and driving meaningful decarbonization across global value chains.