Situation

The world’s largest grocer requested guidance after conducting a risk analysis, which showed 20 core commodities faced supply chain disruptions due to climate change and other factors. How might Blu Skye develop a framework to address these risks? 

Goal

Develop a framework to assess risks and make informed plans to ensure surety of supply for 20 key commodities.

Our Role

Assess

Partnered with Conservational International to conduct an analysis in order to prioritize commodities based on risk level and consumer demand. 

Align

Worked with a diverse set of stakeholders,  NGOs, and Walmart’s sustainability leadership and food merchandising teams to co-create goals.

Execute

Supported food merchandizing teams to launch efforts with suppliers toward these goals.  

Results

• Development of key supply chain performance indicators and reporting protocols.

• Catalyst for deeper place-based sourcing initiatives in the tuna, palm, and beef industries.

• Industrywide recognition of the 20 by 25 program as a leadership initiative and sustained progress in each of the commodity areas.