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Scope 3's next step
As the urgency to meet decarbonisation targets increases, procurement and supply professionals play a critical role in driving meaningful emissions reductions. But how do you reach and engage those hard-to-reach suppliers? What can procurement functions do to support SMEs and those organisations that don’t have existing capabilities to capture their emissions data, let alone manage it? And, how do you equip category managers and buyers with effective tools to have meaningful conversations with suppliers?
Two procurement sustainability leaders will reveal how they are addressing these challenges and hear directly from an SME engaged in their own Scope 3 journey to better understand the supplier perspective.
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SpeakersJimmy Brannigan Director NETpositive Futures
Beata Baumann Procurement Sustainability Director Atos
Brett Mendell Managing Director Thomas Kneale & Co
Amy Baer Global Executive Director of ESG and Procurement, GWS Local CBRE
30 Mins | 1 July 2025
Walking the tightrope of cost vs sustainability
Procurement is under pressure to deliver on two fronts: cutting costs and advancing sustainability goals. Balancing these demands has only got harder in a period of supply chain uncertainty and developing regulatory climate. How can organisations make progress on sustainability without compromising cost and availability of stock? Where can trade-offs be found? And on top of this, how do you stay compliant as ESG regulations evolve?
A senior procurement leader from national retailer Co-op shares how their team is tackling this balancing act on the frontline. And, get practical advice on how to engage suppliers and bring them with you on the journey to managing compliance and meeting your sustainability goals.
Session supported by EcoVadis
30 Mins | 1 July 2025
From chaos to clarity: digitising your contract management lifecycle
Poorly managed contracts can quickly become a source of confusion, risk and missed opportunity. Bad visibility and manual processes make effective oversight of contracts a major challenge. So, how do you bring order to multiple, complex contracts? What does good contract management lookout throughout the entire lifecycle? And, how can digital tools and AI further enhance these efforts?
Find out in this session as a global infrastructure firm shares its lessons for success and gain insight into the emerging AI capabilities to reduce your contract risk, better manage supplier performance, and bring clarity to chaos.
Session supported by Agiloft
25 Mins | 1 July 2025
Why SMART SRM is mission-critical in a volatile world
In a VUCA world, strong supplier partnerships are the foundation of resilient supply chains. An effective supplier relationship management (SRM) programme is foundational to driving value, managing performance and ensuring long-term visibility. What does best practice SRM look like? How can you become more accessible to do business with by make onboarding and performance monitoring seamless? And, how do you build a compelling business case for investing in your SRM capabilities
Learn the core components of a successful SRM programme and how you get buy-in to invest in tools can transform supplier relationships into strategic partnerships.
Session supported by Kodiak Hub
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18 March 2026
CIPS AI Webinar Week 2026
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60 Mins | 12 March 2026
From discovery to action: managing human rights risks in supply chains
Risk insights to strengthen your supplier due diligence and clarify your decision-making
This webinar took place on Thursday 12 March | 15:00 GMT
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Beata Baumann is the Procurement Sustainability Director at Atos. She has more than 15 years of experience in procurement with nearly 10 years of experience in sustainable procurement. Her focus has been to ensure that all aspects of sustainability are embedded in all Atos procurement processes, such as sourcing, contracting and supplier management. With her enthusiasm for sustainability, she created a comprehensive strategy and framework for Atos Procurement. In addition to her supply chain decarbonization efforts, she is a strong advocate for the social topics within sustainability such as the suppliers’ DEI practices and supply chain diversification. She is passionate about engaging and educating buyers, stakeholders and suppliers and thus raising awareness of these important issues.