Sustainable Supply Chain Summit 2013

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Sustainable Supply Chain Summit 2013

On October 7-8 we will be joining the i-Procure EMEA team in London for the 8th annual Sustainable Supply Chain Summit.

Some of the topics:

  • Make supply chain sustainability a priority for top level decision makers, middle management across the company; through to procurement and buyers functions
  • New level of Human Rights standards and learn how to embed them into your value chain;develop on-site training and effective grievance mechanisms 
  • Better external engagement: Learn how to work with supplier factories to ensure data flow; move beyond Tier 1 suppliers for increased transparency and less supply chain risks
  • Harness the power of capacity building in your suppliers and value chain; build cost effective programs to spread your standards down your supply chain
  • Essentials on stakeholder engagement: How to deal with activist campaigners; train supplier managers to run a smarter business; develop meaningful partnerships with NGOs
  • Communications about your supply chain sustainability: Make the most of your sustainability report, regain trust through a long-term communication strategy; engage consumers on your hard work in supply chain sustainability

Some of the speakers:

Mike-Coupe-SainsburysMike Coupe, Sainsbury’s
Group Commercial Director, Member of Board of Directors
Presentation Title: Unique insights from the top – the retail perspective


Luis-Neves-Deutsche-TelekomLuis Neves. Deutsche Telekom Group
Climate Change and Sustainability Officer, Executive VP
Presentation Title: Keynote session on sustainable supply chain strategy: Can a B2B membership group drive supply chain innovation?

Greg-Priest-IKEAGreg Priest, IKEA Group
Head of Sustainability Policy
Presentation Title: Build a robust and sustainable sourcing strategy: Learn from a BCI partnership case study with WWF and IKEA

Christine-Diamente-Alcatel-LucentChristine Diamente, Alcatel-Lucent
Head of Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability
Presentation Title: Regaining trust through a strong, on-going sustainability communication strategy

Chris-Harrop-MarshallsChris Harrop, Marshalls
Group Marketing Director & Director of Sustainability
Presentation Title: Help your supplier managers to run better, smarter businesses by driving Human Rights Standards through your supply chain

Katja-Sbikowski-NovartisKatja Sbikowski, Novartis
Head Responsible Procurement
Presentation Title: Engaging Procurement/Buyers in sustainability on developing a holistic approach in assessing your suppliers

Magda-Carrasco-LOrealMagda Carrasco, L’Oreal
SRM & Sustainable Procurement Director
Presentation Title: Effective NGO partnerships for supply chain carbon reduction

Attend the conference

Visit the Ethical Corporation website for info about the Sustainable Supply Chain Summit 2013.