Embracing sustainability: How green is your supply chain?

By Tim Griffiths, Managing Director of Critical Input

There is no Planet B. The responsibility to care for our earth falls on both individuals and businesses alike.

Increasingly, customers are demanding transparency in how sustainability values are upheld throughout supply chains.

While fossil fuels remain a cornerstone, many mining companies are blending these with alternative energy sources such as hydro, solar, wind, and geothermal. For instance, Rio Tinto’s hydro-powered aluminium operations in Canada give their product a greener rating, making it attractive to eco-conscious companies like Apple.

Though alternative energy industries are more mature overseas, Australia is rapidly catching up.

Building a sustainable future requires businesses to analyse and invest in their sustainability capabilities.

At Critical Input, we provide the people, processes, and expertise necessary to progress your organisation’s sustainability journey. From the study phase to project completion, our team supports every step of the way.

Support for new projects

Innovation is key. Just because something hasn’t been done doesn’t mean it can’t be done.

Our expert team at Critical Input embraces new challenges, leveraging our principles of people and process to bridge gaps and reach green energy goals.

We offer capability assessments, feasibility support, project execution planning, and comprehensive management services.

Critical Input excels in:

🟠 Project investigation phases, including geophysical investigations and feasibility assessments.

🟠 Managing requirements and interfaces between design teams from concept to final design.

🟠 Supply chain management, encompassing market nurturing, procurement, logistics, and execution management.

🟠 Construction management with detailed planning and oversight.

🟠 Stakeholder engagement and management, including landowners, authorities, and community groups.

Whether managing a project from start to finish, supporting green energy infrastructure, or providing expertise during peak periods, Critical Input has the resources to assist.

About Critical Input

Founded in 2005, Critical Input is a 100 per cent Australian-owned company offering process improvement and supply chain and project management activities. We work in sectors from water and energy, to mining and heavy industry. At the centre of everything are three principals: process, because without process, there is no destination; people, because without buy-in, there is no evolution; and principles – because integrity is everything.

How we’re different

Unlike traditional ‘labour hire’ firms, we don’t simply place workers. Critical Input is an agile, modern workplace. We only put forward experts in the field. Our extensive database of resources provides us with access to a diverse range of skillsets across a large geographical area.

We already work with great people we know and trust and are committed to their wellbeing and professional development. Even when working client-side, our team members can access our support, systems and senior advice. This ensures you’re getting high-quality self-starters who can roll up their sleeves and get the job done.