THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is set to hold an even called Sustainability Solutions Exchange, or SSX, to encourage sustainable methods among local brands and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
The SSX will be conducted from March 23 to 25 to help meet the country’s commitment on the sustainable development goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. It will be held on digital events platform Hopin.
“Our goal is to shift Philippine businesses to practice sustainability in their supply chain and mitigate their impact to the environment. We are confident in this transition considering the growing demand of conscious local and international consumers which presents great opportunities for sustainable Philippine businesses to thrive in,” DTI-Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions Executive (CITEM) Director Pauline Suaco-Juan said in a statement on Tuesday.
“Through this event, we aspire to champion brands that are socially conscious, encourage MSMEs to adopt more holistic and eco-friendlier approaches in doing business, and contribute towards the sustainable shift across industries as we promote the best of Philippine products and services globally,” she added.
According to the DTI, CITEM also plans to unveil Sustainability.ph, the first Philippine government-led website that will provide access to a list of sustainability suppliers and other data on the sustainability industry.
It added that the website will serve as an online community platform that promotes products, services, exchange of ideas and conversations on sustainable consumption and production.
“The three-day trade show will showcase solution providers and local MSMEs in the expo; and key stakeholders and experts during the conference. The inaugural edition of the event will provide access to information, people, and organizations that will guide businesses in the food and lifestyle sectors,” the DTI said. — Revin Mikhael D. Ochave
