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Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition Acknowledged at the 2025 Learning in Practice Awards

On December 2, 2025, Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition (LOCT) and its collaboration with NovoEd received significant recognition at the prestigious 2025 Learning in Practice Awards. Hosted by Chief Learning Officer, a key platform for workforce development, this event highlights excellence in employee training and development programs.

Supplier LOCT, a growing network aimed at integrating suppliers into climate solutions, has partnered with NovoEd— a leader in enterprise talent development technology. This strategic collaboration, initiated in 2021, focuses on enhancing employee development initiatives for climate impact. The alliance has recently garnered three accolades at the awards:

• - Gold Innovation Award
• - Silver Business Partnership Award
• - Silver Strategy Award

These awards reflect the effective strategies and innovative practices employed to facilitate carbon emission reductions through education. Supplier LOCT, in concert with NovoEd, has constructed a comprehensive online learning platform that empowers supply-chain partners to engage in effective climate action.

Online Learning Environment

The learning platform showcases the power of collaboration by allowing diverse suppliers from multinational companies and industry associations to participate in a multi-lingual curriculum designed for capacity building. Currently, more than 2,500 suppliers across 89 countries are involved in various learning initiatives facilitated by this partnership. According to Nicole DelSasso, Executive Director of Supplier LOCT, providing accessible learning resources in multiple languages and flexible schedules is crucial for enhancing global outreach and effectiveness in training suppliers on climate solutions.

The Vision of NovoEd

Commenting on this achievement, Scott Kinney, CEO of NovoEd stated, "Supplier LOCT is pushing the envelope on what it means to demonstrate leadership in the demanding sector of climate action. We are honored to join them in their mission as recognized by the prestigious Chief Learning Officer's Learning in Practice Awards." NovoEd's commitment to providing engaging and impactful learning experiences for organizations manifests their dedication to scaling workforce capabilities in response to pressing climate challenges.

Significance of the Awards

The Chief Learning Officer Learning in Practice awards serve to acknowledge learning leaders who have shown excellence in crafting and implementing groundbreaking employee development programs. Their innovative approaches address key business challenges while emphasizing the importance of learning in a rapidly changing world. A complete list of the 2025 honorees is available for further insights into the achievements of other organizations in the field.

About Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition

Supplier LOCT, in collaboration with the consulting firm Guidehouse, aims to facilitate a strategic approach toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Partner companies in this initiative work actively to mentor and provide resources for suppliers, emphasizing practical guidance on reducing their carbon footprints. Currently, around 30 diverse companies are represented within this pioneering group, providing scalable, effective strategies for addressing the complexities of supply chain and Scope 3 emissions.

For more information about Supplier LOCT and their initiatives, visit supplierloct.com.

About NovoEd

Established in 2012 from the Stanford Social Algorithms Lab, NovoEd has positioned itself as a frontrunner in enterprise talent development technology. By driving engagement and collaboration through its proven learning platform, NovoEd empowers global enterprises to bolster workforce transformation and capabilities. Learn more at novoed.com.