Emilio Tenuta is joining Sustainability LIVE at Climate Week NYC 2025 to share how Ecolab helps supply chains align business strategy with climate goals
The boardroom push for profit remains a critical objective in business, yet integrating sustainability into this agenda is becoming increasingly essential, particularly within the supply chain sector.
The evolving perspective that corporate strategy should incorporate sustainable practices is gaining momentum.
Businesses that reduce carbon emissions and adopt sustainable methods are not only preparing for climate challenges but also enhancing their appeal to partners and customers.
Emilio Tenuta, SVP and Chief Sustainability Officer at Ecolab, is a prominent advocate for this viewpoint. He underscores the importance of aligning sustainability with supply chain strategies.
On 22 September, he will present a keynote at Sustainability LIVE: Climate Week NYC titled “Proof, Not Promises. Companies Must Advance Business Growth and Impact.”
Emilio and Ecolab
Ecolab stands as a leader in integrating sustainability into global operations, ranking 22nd in Sustainability Magazine’s Top 250 World’s Most Sustainable Companies.
The global enterprise delivers water, hygiene and energy technologies across more than 40 industries in 171 countries, emphasising its supply chain’s role in maintaining sustainable practices. Emilio started with Nalco Water, Ecolab’s water and process management sector, back in 1984 as an application engineer.
Throughout his career, Emilio has engaged in technical marketing and business management across diverse industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, lodging, healthcare and more. Sixteen years into his sustainability leadership role, Emilio has observed a transformation.
“The biggest shift I’ve seen is that sustainability has moved from the sidelines to the centre of the business strategy,” he says.
This shift is especially relevant in supply chain management, where strategic alignment can lead to substantial efficiency and competitive advantages.
Sustainability at the centre
Emilio’s message is that sustainability in business, especially within supply chains, must align with corporate strategies and gain boardroom attention.
For impactful integration, sustainability measures require tangible outcomes that showcase business value.
Emilio’s message to businesses is clear: “Sustainability needs to be aligned with the business strategy and it is now more than ever reaching the boardroom.”
For this to be effective, sustainability programmes require measurable outcomes that demonstrate business value.
Emilio says: “Resource efficiency improvements, risk mitigation benefits and innovation opportunities provide concrete evidence of programme effectiveness.
“These metrics enable sustainability leaders to secure continued investment and organisational support.”
Measurable metrics enable sustainability leaders to secure continuous investment and organisational support, a crucial element for supply chain managers seeking to maintain or enhance their competitive edge.
Ecolab’s approach centres on delivering customer value through sustainability by directly addressing operational challenges while achieving environmental targets.
Their digital tools exemplify how precise measurement of sustainability can benefit both business operations and the environment.
Sustainability LIVE: Climate Week NYC 2025
The event will delve into the integration of sustainability into business strategies with specific focus areas such as net zero strategies, Scope 3 emission reductions and decarbonisation of supply chains.
Other themes include green finance, the circular economy and climate tech innovations like AI for sustainability.
These discussions aim to share insights and foster collaboration, offering supply chain professionals actionable strategies for effective climate action and sustainable growth.
Participants at Sustainability LIVE will have the opportunity to engage with leading voices in sustainability, gaining valuable insights and tools to enhance their supply chain strategies.
This reflects a growing recognition that sustainability is not just an adjunct to business strategy but is integral to the long-term success and resilience of global supply networks.
Source: https://supplychaindigital.com/
