Why Waiting for the EV Market Is a Mistake — with Alejandra Torres
Most companies say they'll go electric someday. AstraZeneca didn't wait.
Procurement leader Alejandra Torres shows how her team at AstraZeneca built a carbon-zero fleet across Latin America — proving that going electric isn't just sustainable, it's smart business. From cutting fuel costs to turning sustainability into ROI, here's why waiting for the market is the real mistake.
Chapters:
0:00 — Why Waiting for the EV Market Is a Mistake
2:32 — The Procurement and Sustainability Connection
4:27 — Building Trust and Partnerships Inside Procurement
9:54 — How Transparency and Innovation Drive Supplier Success
11:07 — AstraZeneca's Carbon-Zero Goal and Global Fleet Transition
14:42 — Making the EV Business Case With Finance and HR
17:23 — Getting Employees to Want EVs
20:54 — Fixing Infrastructure Gaps and Charging Challenges in Latin America
24:33 — Scaling EV Programs Regionally
30:10 — What to Do or Avoid When Electrifying a Fleet
35:58 — Holding Suppliers Accountable for Emissions and Certifications
40:06 — Business Travel and Going Zero Print Without Losing Impact
45:35 — How to Get to Carbon Zero
Guest: Alejandra Torres, Latam Procurement Director, AstraZeneca — LinkedIn
