CIPS Sustainability & Supply Summit 2024

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schedule 60 Mins | 18 July 2024

Hard choices: how to keep ESG at the top of the agenda in a volatile world

Sustainability is in danger of backsliding off the agenda as geopolitical tensions take centre stage. But don’t be blindsided by short-term turmoil – the advancement of ESG must remain a priority. 

CIPS’ global economist paints a picture of the landscape and in the panel discussion that follows, experts will discuss how procurement and supply chain professionals can make the case for sustainability in unstable times, and reveal the findings of CIPS’ new white paper on sustainability.

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schedule 40 Mins | 18 July 2024

Expectation and accountability: taking the lead in sustainable procurement

Have you ever thought about what your dream supplier looks like? Heathrow Airport’s procurement director shares how his team is handling the gap between their notional supplier and the reality of what is currently possible. 


The presentation is followed by a panel discussion on how organisations can face up to the challenges of implementing sustainability goals, from working directly with suppliers to putting the contractual clauses in place that can help you achieve your net-zero targets. 


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schedule 30 Mins | 18 July 2024

How AI can help procurement become a proactive leader in sustainability

How can procurement move from being a reactive participant to a proactive leader in sustainability by using technology and AI? This presentation and panel discussion addresses how to best harness AI to push the envelope on sustainability. Should every organisation be using it? Should you integrate it with systems you already have - or start from scratch? What can it do for you, and what do you need to watch out for? 


Hear from these experts panelists on how to make the most of new technology.

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