Sustainable Supply Chain

The Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast is where sustainability meets supply-chain resilience and transformation - no fluff, no filters, just real conversations that matter.

I’m Tom Raftery, and every Monday at 7 a.m. CET I sit down with global supply-chain leaders, startup founders, tech disruptors, and corporate changemakers to unpack the systems, data, and decisions shaping the future of sustainable and resilient operations. If your job touches supply chains, ESG, risk, resilience, or digital transformation, this podcast is made for you.

Formerly known as The Digital Supply Chain Podcast, the show has evolved into a platform laser-focused on climate-smart innovation, ethical sourcing, decarbonisation strategies, circular-economy models, compliance, traceability, and tech-led solutions that scale. From Scope 3 emissions to supply-chain transparency and risk mitigation, we get into the gritty details - and yes, we have a bit of fun while we’re at it.

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Our format is unscripted, informal, and always actionable. You’ll hear what’s working, what isn’t, and what’s next from the people doing the work - whether that’s tackling forced-labour risks, leveraging AI for supplier monitoring, re-localising production, or re-engineering procurement as a resilience engine.

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Guest

Tara Milburn

Tara Milburn is the Founder and CEO of Ethical Swag, a certified B Corporation dedicated to making supply chains for corporate merchandise more transparent, sustainable, and fair.

With over 30 years of experience spanning professional sports, tech start-ups, and global investment, Tara has built a career on linking purpose, brand, and execution.

She co-authored the successful bid for the first NBA international expansion, contributed to Vancouver’s Olympic bid, and has held leadership roles across major cultural and community organisations.

At Ethical Swag, she champions “Equity for All” in supply chains, embedding ethical sourcing, third-party verification, and social impact into every product.

An award-winning entrepreneur and frequent podcast guest, Tara is passionate about showing how even small procurement choices can drive meaningful change in business, employee engagement, and sustainability.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/taramilburn1/

Guest appearance on:

Ethical Swag: How Sustainable Promotional Products Are Changing Supply Chains