Most companies say they’ll go electric someday. AstraZeneca didn’t wait.
Procurement leader Alejandra Torres shows how her team at AstraZeneca built a carbon-zero fleet across Latin America - proving that going electric isn’t just sustainable, it’s smart business. From cutting fuel costs to turning sustainability into ROI, here’s why waiting for the market is the real mistake.
Key Moments:
0:00 Why Waiting for the EV Market Is a Mistake
2:32 Alejandra Torres Explains the Procurement and Sustainability Connection
4:27 Building Trust and Partnerships Inside Procurement
9:54 How Transparency and Innovation Drive Supplier Success
11:07 AstraZeneca’s Carbon-Zero Goal and Global Fleet Transition
14:42 Making the EV Business Case With Finance and HR
17:23 Alejandra Torres on Getting Employees to Want EVs
20:54 Fixing Infrastructure Gaps and Charging Challenges in Latin America
24:33 Scaling EV Programs Regionally
30:10 What to Do or Avoid When Electrifying a Fleet
35:58 Holding Suppliers Accountable for Emissions and Certifications
40:06 Business Travel and Going Zero Print Without Losing Impact
45:35 How to Get to Carbon Zero