David Osborne, manufacturer Roman’s CEO, participated in a panel at the United Nations Global Compact Annual Summit, held at London Guildhall on 1 October.
According to a statement, the summit was packed with “dynamic and meaningful conversations”, ranging from panel discussions to fireside chats, hands-on workshops and networking opportunities. The emphasis was on offering strategic, output-oriented insights that could help bridge the gap between ambition and action, it noted.
During one of the key sessions, David joined Ruth Chapman from Dulas and Deborah Graham-Wilson from Eland Cables. The discussion centred on the pressures that companies, particularly SMEs, face in balancing customer expectations, regulatory requirements and sustainability initiatives. The statement added that David and Deborah shared their personal experiences of managing these demands, especially when navigating the complexities of supply chain sustainability and reporting. They provided an “honest look” into the challenges of managing everyday business needs while meeting growing sustainability targets, it cited.
David said: “It was a great honour to be involved and in such a wonderful setting. Very clearly, lots for all of us to do to achieve the change required.”