Climate Week NYC: IntegrityNext Honors Sustainable Supply Chain Leadership at CSO Awards
New York, 23 September 2025 – At this year’s CSO Awards North America, held during Climate Week NYC, IntegrityNext recognized one of the most forward-thinking supply chain sustainability leaders in the industry. Simon Jaehnig, Co-Founder & President of IntegrityNext Inc., presented the Sustainable Supply Chain Award to Ara Erickson, Vice President Corporate Sustainability at Weyerhaeuser.
Climate Week NYC: Spotlight on ESG Leadership
Held alongside the UN General Assembly, Climate Week NYC has become a key platform for turning climate ambition into measurable action. In this context, the CSO Awards North America celebrate sustainability leaders who embed ESG into core business strategy. As a long-standing partner of the CSO Series by futur/io, IntegrityNext supports this initiative to spotlight the leadership and commitment needed to drive meaningful change across global supply chains.
“It’s not always easy to push the sustainability agenda forward – and that’s exactly why we support platforms like this. They shine a light on the people who work every day to build a better, more sustainable future,” states Simon Jaehnig, Co-Founder & President of IntegrityNext Inc.
Weyerhaeuser Sets New Standards for Responsible Supply Chains
This year, IntegrityNext had the honor of presenting the Sustainable Supply Chain Award to Ara Erickson, Vice President Corporate Sustainability at Weyerhaeuser – one of the largest private timberland owners and wood products manufacturers in North America. Weyerhaeuser manages over 10 million acres of certified forests and pioneers nature-based climate solutions such as forest carbon projects and carbon capture initiatives. Its supply chain practices emphasize responsible sourcing, transparency, and compliance with global frameworks like the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
“The supply chain is the backbone of ESG. Recognizing leadership in this area is essential, because the pressure is growing — from regulators, investors, and customers alike — to prove where materials come from, how they’re sourced, and whether sustainability claims hold up. Weyerhaeuser sets a new bar for what responsibility across the value chain can look like.” remarks Simon Jaehnig, Co-Founder & President of IntegrityNext Inc.
Panel Spotlight: ESG Leadership in the Supply Chain
Following the award presentation, Simon Jaehnig hosted a live conversation with Ara Erickson on stage, exploring what defines effective sustainability leadership in complex global supply chains. Topics included the increasing regulatory pressure for traceability, the role of nature-based solutions in decarbonization, and how companies like Weyerhaeuser can help downstream partners achieve ESG goals. Erickson emphasized that collaboration and data transparency are essential in scaling measurable impact across entire ecosystems.
Supply Chain Transformation Gains Strategic Relevance
IntegrityNext’s participation in the CSO Awards reflects a growing focus on the role of supply chains in achieving climate targets, improving ESG reporting, and meeting stakeholder expectations. As global frameworks evolve, digital platforms like IntegrityNext support companies in operationalizing compliance — from supplier engagement to automated reporting.
You can find the highlights of the award ceremony on the CSO Awards homepage.
About IntegrityNext
As a global leader in supply chain sustainability software, IntegrityNext stands at the forefront of corporate sustainability and compliance. Since 2016, businesses have trusted IntegrityNext to simplify ESG compliance, reduce risks, and address critical challenges like due diligence, decarbonization, and sustainability reporting. With over 600 customers and 2.8 million suppliers across 190 countries, IntegrityNext is transforming supply chains into engines of transparency and sustainable growth.
