DHL Supply Chain and Texas Tech University’s Jerry S. Rawls College of Business have a plan to make the campus greener.
The two entities are partnering to plant 20 trees with students on campus Tuesday, Feb. 12, beginning at 1 p.m. to support urban forestry and take action to mitigate climate change.
DHL Supply Chain North America is donating the trees as part of its Mission 2050: Zero Emissions initiative and to promote sustainability in the supply chain industry with potential new recruits.
DHL is also announcing the donation of a $2,500 scholarship to be awarded to a student of the Supply Chain program for the Fall 2019 school year in an effort to promote to the supply chain industry as a career path.
In a recent survey, “The Supply Chain Talent Shortage: From Gao to Crisis,” conducted by DHL, respondents cited that the perception of the supply chain industry as a profession impacts finding, attracting and retaining talent.
Supply chain careers are often not viewed as exciting or prestigious as compared to other professions.
Scott Sureddin, CEO DHL Supply Chain North America, is a 1987 Rawls College alumnus. He helped connect the two organizations, which share an interest in enhancing and protecting natural ecosystems and furthering opportunities for supply chain students.
Event details:
What:
DHL Supply Chain North America and Texas Tech University Student Tree Planting
When:
Tuesday, Feb. 12
1 p.m. Opening comments
Lawrence Schovanec, President, Texas Tech University
Scott Sureddin, CEO, DHL Supply Chain North America
Where:
Urbanovsky Park corner near the Robert H. Ewalt Student Recreation Center, 3219 Main Street. Park in surface lot highlighted in yellow on the attached map.
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