Ms. Ana Silva

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Ms. Ana Silva

Director, Sustainability & Ethics

Professional Summary

Ms. Ana Silva is an accomplished sustainability and ethical supply chain specialist with over 18 years of experience driving corporate responsibility, green procurement, and environmental performance in multinational organizations across Latin America. She is widely recognized for her innovative approach to integrating sustainability principles into core supply chain strategies, helping organizations achieve operational efficiency while reducing environmental impact.

Ana currently serves as the Director of Sustainability & Ethics at the Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management, where she leads initiatives promoting responsible sourcing, carbon-neutral operations, and transparency within global supply networks. Her leadership ensures that the Institute’s standards align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and international ethical compliance frameworks.

Areas of Expertise

  • Sustainable Procurement & Responsible Sourcing
  • Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Strategy
  • Supplier Sustainability Assessment & Audits
  • Green Logistics and Circular Economy
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Integration
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Policy Development
  • Ethical Leadership and Governance in Supply Chain
  • Capacity Building and Sustainability Training

Professional Experience

  1. Director, Sustainability & Ethics
    Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Specialists (CISCM)
    2020 – Present
  • Leads the Institute’s global sustainability programs and ethical compliance framework.
  • Oversees the Green Supply Chain Leadership Initiative (GSCLI) — a cross-continental effort to integrate sustainability into procurement education and professional practice.
  • Partners with regional councils to develop and enforce Ethical Supply Chain Codes of Conduct for members.
  • Facilitates annual sustainability workshops and roundtables across Africa, Latin America, and Asia.
  1. Regional Sustainability Manager (Latin America)
    Global Logistics Solutions (GLS), São Paulo, Brazil
    2012 – 2020
  • Designed and implemented ESG strategies that reduced supply chain emissions by 30% over 5 years.
  • Managed supplier sustainability audits and compliance training across 8 countries.
  • Championed renewable energy adoption and waste reduction within regional logistics operations.
  • Published the company’s first Sustainability Performance Report recognized by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).
  1. Supply Chain & CSR Consultant
    Independent Advisor to Multinational Firms
    2007 – 2012
  • Advised companies in manufacturing, retail, and agriculture sectors on implementing responsible sourcing and ethical supplier selection.
  • Developed CSR roadmaps aligned with ISO 20400 (Sustainable Procurement) and ISO 26000 (Social Responsibility) standards.
  • Conducted stakeholder engagement sessions to promote inclusive and fair labor practices

Education & Professional Credentials

  • Master’s Degree in Environmental Management — University of São Paulo, Brazil
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration — Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Certified Sustainability (ESG) Professional, Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management
  • ISO 20400 Lead Implementer, Sustainable Procurement Systems International

Professional Affiliations

  • Member, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Network
  • Member, World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
  • Advisor, Latin American Council for Green Procurement (LACGP)

Publications & Speaking Engagements

  • “Embedding Sustainability into Supply Chain Decisions: A Latin American Perspective” — Journal of Sustainable Operations (2022)
  • “Ethics and Green Procurement in Emerging Economies” — Keynote Address, CISCM Global Conference (2023)
  • Panelist, World Supply Chain Sustainability Forum, Geneva (2024)

Awards & Recognitions

  • Green Leadership Award, Latin American Sustainability Forum (2021)
  • Top 100 Women in Global Supply Chain, Global SCM Review (2023)
  • CSR Excellence Award, Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Specialists (2024)

Languages

  • Portuguese (Native)
  • English (Fluent)
  • Spanish (Professional Proficiency)

Personal Philosophy

Sustainability is not a compliance requirement — it’s a leadership responsibility. True excellence in supply chain management begins with ethics, accountability, and respect for our planet.