"The aluminium companies must undertake supply chain due diligence irrespective of its position in the value chain", Gangaa C. Sharma, Managing Director & CEO, CETIZION Verifica.

Gangaa C. Sharma serves as the Managing Director and CEO of CETIZION Verifica, a prominent global advisory and audit company. With an extensive career spanning over 27 years, he brings a wealth of experience across diverse sectors and geographies, including India, Asia Pacific, China, the Gulf, and the EU. Sharma's expertise encompasses manufacturing, environmental health and safety, CSR, biodiversity, climate change, social and labour issues, as well as ethics and governance. Notably, he is a distinguished member of the Global Sustainability Standard Board under the auspices of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), a leading global sustainability and climate change initiative, and an advocate for ESG reporting frameworks. Recognised as a worldwide expert in Aluminium Sustainability, Sharma has undertaken over 25 engagements, solidifying his position as a thought leader in sustainability and corporate responsibility.

AL Circle: Can you please elaborate on the supply chain due diligence concept specific to the aluminium industry?

Gangaa C Sharma: The supply chain engagement is getting more prominence in current organisation behaviour as part of stakeholders' and market regulators' expectations. From the "impact" perspective, the supply chain contributes maximum both in terms of positive or negative impact on organisation sustainability performance across social, environmental and governance pillars.