How to Build a Manufacturing ESG Strategy: Lessons From Velosity CEO Dave Hemink

Can manufacturers advance environmental, social and governance goals without slowing growth? Dave Hemink, CEO of contract manufacturer Velosity, says yes. In this episode of Leaders in Industry, he tells host Christina Fuges how Velosity has made ESG part of everyday decision-making. Topics include:

• Employee buy-in: Hemink's "self-directed ESG" approach encourages floor employees to suggest and lead improvements.
• Certification as a business advantage: Velosity's EcoVadis rating has helped the company win new work.
• Measurable wins: On-site recycling recovered 33,000 pounds of metal and 5,000 gallons of cutting oil in one year.
• A practical roadmap: The SASB framework helps Velosity decide where to focus.

Hemink also explains how ESG helps attract and keep employees, and he offers advice for leaders just getting started: start small, measure results, and build momentum.

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