Newton Aycliffe-based shower designer and manufacturer Roman has revealed its CEO David Osborne participated in a panel at the United Nations Global Compact Annual Summit, held at the historic London Guildhall. This prestigious event brought together leaders and change-makers from a wide array of industries to discuss and share ideas on how to accelerate progress towards collective sustainability goals. The summit featured thought-provoking discussions, focusing on how businesses can contribute to addressing critical global issues like climate change, inequality, and responsible supply chains.
The emphasis was on offering strategic, output-oriented insights that could help bridge the gap between ambition and action when it comes to sustainability commitments. Business leaders, policymakers, and sustainability advocates were able to connect and collaborate, focusing on real-world applications and tangible strategies for creating sustainable and resilient business practices.
During one of the key sessions, David Osborne 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. Osborne and Graham-Wilson shared their personal experiences of juggling 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.
Their discussion resonated with attendees, many of whom are also dealing with similar challenges in their respective industries. By sharing real-world examples and practical advice, Osborne and his co-panellists helped foster a greater understanding of how to align business strategies with broader environmental and social objectives.
David Osborne commented: “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.”
