Leaders in purchasing and supply chain across every industry are seeking innovative ways to optimize value creation beyond cost savings and ‘tick-the-box’ exercises. With increased stakeholder demands, public scrutiny and regulations around sustainability - like the California Transparency Act, the UK Modern Slavery Act, and France’s Duty of Care Bill – the pressure (and challenge) is on procurement to ensure that standard practices meet these expectations.
Knowing more about the sustainability performance of suppliers can protect your sourcing activities and also reveal best practices and untapped opportunities.
This fall, join procurement professionals, industry thought leaders, and EcoVadis executives to discuss how to proactively (and efficiently) leverage sustainable procurement to drive a resilient supply chain. Come and share your views on the goals, challenges and experiences in sustainable procurement.
Key takeaways will include:
Check out last year's highlights and speakers here.
CPO Luminaries Roundtable in San Francisco
LOGISTICS
Date: | Thursday, November 7, 2019 |
Time: | 9:00am - 1:30pm |
Location: | Financial District, San Francisco |
Cost: | Complimentary but registration is required |
Who should attend: | Senior executives in procurement, sourcing and sustainability |
AGENDA
9am | Registration |
9:30am |
Welcome
George Livingston, Principal, Orange Silicon Valley
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9:40am |
Customer journeys to sustainable procurement
Anna Chasovikova, Next Generation Supplier Manager, Mars, Inc.
Erin M. Henning, Assistant General Manager and Director of Supply Chain Services, LADWP
Maria Sison-Roces, Manager of Corporate Sustainability Programs, LADWP
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10:40am | Break |
10:55am |
Jennifer Browne, Head of Global Procurement, Salesforce
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11:25am | Sustainable Procurement, Why Now? |
11:35am | Roundtable discussions |
12:35pm | Light lunch & networking |
1:35pm | Event ends* |
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Maria Sison-Roces
Manager of Corporate Sustainability Programs, Los Angeles Department of Water and PowerErin M. Henning
Assistant General Manager and Director of Supply Chain Services (SCS), Los Angeles Department of Water and PowerJennifer Browne
Head of Global Procurement, SalesforceAnna Chasovikova
Responsible Sourcing Manager, Mars, Inc.Pierre-François Thaler
Co-Founder and Co-CEO, EcovadisCPO Luminaries Roundtable in New York
LOGISTICS
Date: | Thursday, October 3, 2019 |
Time: | 9:00am – 1:30pm |
Location: | Flatiron District, New York |
Cost: | Complimentary but registration is required |
Who should attend: | Senior executives in procurement, sourcing and sustainability |
AGENDA
9am | Registration |
9:30am |
Welcome
Josh Lemke, Global Head of Sourcing, WeWork
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9:45am |
Improving Sustainability Performance: Navigating the Challenges of Complex Supply Chains
Mari-lou Dupont, Senior Manager, Decent Work & Social Sustainability, United Nations Global Compact
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10:15am |
Journeys to sustainable procurement
Cindy Bush, OneGroup Molly Ernst-Alper, Unilever
Robert Ricketts, Saint-Gobain
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10:50am | Break |
11:05am |
Supply Chain Implications of NYC Climate Week
Andrew Winston, Advisor, Speaker, Writer, Green to Gold, The Big Pivot
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11:15am | Sustainable Procurement, Why Now? |
11:30am | Roundtable discussions |
12:30pm | Light lunch & networking |
1:30pm | Event ends* |
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Josh Lemke
Global Head of Sourcing, WeWorkMari-lou Dupont
Senior Manager, Decent Work & Social Sustainability, United Nations Global CompactCindy Bush
Sr. Vice President and Manufacturing Risk Specialist, ONEGROUPMolly Ernst-Alper
Social Accountability Manager, UnileverAndrew Winston
Advisor, Speaker, Writer, Green to Gold, The Big Pivot