Calix Sustainable Procurement Strategy Case Study

This case study outlines Calix's sustainable procurement strategy and its impact on business performance. The document details the challenges faced by Calix, including meeting stakeholder sustainability expectations and responding to emerging legislation such as the UFLPA. It highlights the labor-intensive documentation processes and the need for upskilling within the supply chain. The case study explains how EcoVadis supports Calix in addressing these challenges by aligning sustainability topics with stakeholder expectations and identifying risks related to labor and human rights in the supply chain. It describes the role of IQ Plus in accelerating supplier risk mapping and data gathering, as well as the EcoVadis Academy's training programs aimed at continuous improvement. The results section presents metrics such as direct and indirect supplier coverage, average supplier scores, and the number of suppliers reassessed and improved since the last assessment, illustrating the effectiveness of the sustainable procurement strategy implemented by Calix.