Mobile Magazine May 2024 | Page 78

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“ We ’ ve implemented supplier screening ,” he says , “ and leverage a third-party service to detect risks within the supply chain , not just on the environmental front but also on the social front .”
Part of the screening process is ascertaining a supplier ’ s carbon footprint , investigating its net-zero strategy , verifying science-based targets and quantifying how much renewable energy a supplier uses .
“ We expect our suppliers to share our strong commitment to ethical business practices and we outline these expectations which include accessibility , environmental priorities and the protection of human rights ,” Wilkerson explains . “ We set expectations and engage with our suppliers and have stringent processes in place to support our commitments .”
T-Mobile also works closely with suppliers on their human rights policies , particularly how they communicate with employees
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