Speakers:
Niraj Singh
VP, Global Technical Services & Environmental Sustainability, Bureau Veritas CPS
Description:
In this comprehensive webinar, Niraj Singh presents crucial insights into managing hazardous substances within supply chains, addressing the growing demands for transparency and accountability in chemical management. The presentation outlines four key steps for effective chemical management, starting with understanding industry standards like RSLS (Restricted Substances List) and MRSL (Manufacturing Restricted Substances List) for across different product segments. Niraj emphasizes that hazardous substances can severely impact human health, causing issues from acute poisoning to respiratory problems, while also affecting environmental ecosystems through water, soil, and air contamination. The webinar introduces practical implementation strategies, including thorough chemical inventory management, supplier screening, and process controls. A significant focus is placed on the BVE3 platform, which has helped achieve remarkable improvements in chemical management, with MRSL-compliant chemicals increasing from 60% to 92% since 2020, and chemical transparency improving from 68.7% to 93%. The presentation concludes by highlighting the importance of integrating input, process, and output controls into a cohesive chemical management system for achieving true sustainability throughout the supply chain.