Leonardo S p A : Sustainability at the heart of Leonardo's supply chain

Through initiatives in partnership with external stakeholders and a continuous improvement approach, Leonardo intends to ensure better punctuality, quality and competitiveness of supplies, as well as the qualitative and dimensional growth of its partners, by leveraging skills development, innovation capability and financial soundness. Indeed, these factors are essential to increasing business resilience, sustainability, and competitiveness in international markets.

The qualitative and dimensional growth of partners benefits Leonardo and its suppliers. Sustainable growth in the supply chain is undoubtedly an element of competitiveness for everyone involved. For example, Leonardo benefits from a stronger, higher performing, innovative and resilient supplier base. By including new challenges such as sustainability and decarbonisation in its strategic vision, the supply chain can be competitive now and in the future.

For suppliers, and SMEs in particular, the prospect of medium-to-long-term business horizons, combined with Leonardo's strategic guidance and practical support, is an excellent opportunity to take a qualitative and dimensional leap forward. These companies can also act on new international customers/markets and create sustainable value wherever they operate.

In the opening and closing messages, Giacinto Carullo, Chief Procurement & Supply Chain Officer of Leonardo and Paolo Rostirolla, VP Supplier Sustainability & Development, underlined the importance of facing the challenge of sustainability with a project management logic, translating intentions into concrete actions, starting from 18 projects promoted by Leonardo with the "Sustainable Supply Chain Manifesto".