Supply chains are moving faster than human rights and labour risk programmes can follow. Tariff pressure, nearshoring, and the scramble for alternative sourcing are pushing procurement teams into new geographies, with unfamiliar suppliers, under real time pressure. The risk isn't just operational, it's human.
This session examines what the 2026 sourcing landscape is creating in terms of human rights and labour exposure, and what procurement and human rights leads need to do about it.
In this session we will cover:
- Why rapid sourcing shifts are creating blind spots in human rights and labour risk programmes
- How to assess risk quickly when you're working with new suppliers at speed
What "good" looks like when supply chains are in flux — and how to close the gap - The questions every procurement team should be asking before they sign the next contract
Who should attend: Procurement leaders, sourcing managers, and human rights or sustainability leads responsible for supply chain risk in a rapidly changing sourcing environment.
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Maxfield works at the intersection of sustainability, procurement, and system change, helping turn ambition into operating reality across global supply chains.
As Global Head of Sustainability at the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), Maxfield leads the organisation’s global agenda to set the benchmark for sustainable procurement and supply. His focus is on strengthening the standards, skills, and incentives that shape how procurement decisions are made—from the classroom to the boardroom—so the profession is equipped to deliver consistently and at scale.
Procurement is no longer a support function. It is one of the most powerful levers organisations have to manage risk, meet climate and nature commitments, uphold human rights, and create long-term value. When procurement works, sustainability becomes integral to everyday commercial decisions rather than an add-on.
What drives Maxfield's work is a simple belief: sustainability only delivers when it becomes embedded in professional norms, commercial decisions, and institutional expectations — creating the conditions for a just transition to a net-zero, nature-positive economy. His focus is on building the institutions, professions, and markets that make sustainable value creation the default, not the exception.
Maxfield is particularly interested in how professions evolve, how standards shape behaviour, and how organisations build the capability to deliver value and operate ethically in a rapidly changing landscape.
Maxfield is a regular speaker on sustainable procurement, professional standards, and value creation, engaging with leaders across business, policy, and the wider sustainability ecosystem.
Audrey Clavedon has over 15 years of experience in supply chain due diligence, sustainable commodities, and traceability. At Sedex, she works with businesses to develop large-scale innovative solutions that meet regulatory requirements like CSRD, TNFD, and EUDR while strengthening supply chain transparency. She has held leadership roles at Amazon, L’Oréal, and M&S, leading traceability initiatives, integrating sustainability into global supply chains, and shaping corporate strategy. She also advises businesses on responsible sourcing and sits on industry boards, contributing to the development of ESG and supply chain standards. Recognised for her expertise, she is known for cutting through complexity and delivering solutions that shape the future of sustainable supply chains.