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Agenda
22
Oct
The state of sustainable procurement
Drawing on insights from the CIPS State of Procurement & Supply 2025 research, we explored the latest data on ESG and sustainability trends. The webinar shared new data showing that while sustainability may have slipped slightly down the agenda amid global uncertainty, it remains a top three investment priority for 2025.
22
Oct
Expanding impact with ESG due diligence across supply chains
As Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) expectations evolve and global supply chains face increasing scrutiny, the pressure to demonstrate due diligence is intensifying. Register to find out more!
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23
Oct
Benchmarking sustainable procurement: The levers that effect change
Discover how organisations can benchmark, measure, and improve sustainability across their supply chains, with practical insights on ESG-focused procurement and transforming procurement functions.
23
Oct
From data to decarbonisation: Turning Scope 3 ambitions into supplier action
Explore how organisations can turn Scope 3 emissions data into real reductions and support the journey to carbon neutrality. Gain practical insights on prioritising high-impact opportunities, engaging suppliers effectively, and aligning procurement with long-term climate targets.
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Past Events
60 Mins | 29 April 2026
Time to Lead: insights from the CIPS Global State of Procurement & Supply 2026
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Raza Zaidi partners with clients and suppliers at Avetta as EMEA Director, Sales and Client Success.
At Avetta, Raza applies his expertise in supplier prequalification and risk management solutions to streamline processes and enhance client outcomes across the client base that work across multiple sectors. With a solid foundation in product, strategy and understanding the clients needs, he is dedicated to leveraging technology for operational excellence, stakeholder satisfaction whilst reducing risk within the clients value chain.
For the past 8 years Peter has worked at CIPS collaborating closely with procurement leaders to understand their challenges and helping them find the right solutions. A CIPS product suite expert, Peter is all about building strong relationships, connecting procurement leaders with the right CIPS expertise or partners, supporting the capability development of procurement personnel and transformation and improvement of procurement function.
Mike Ford: Global Principal - EHS & Sustainability. MSc. MSc. MCIPS. CMIOSH. FIIRSM. FRSPH.
A chartered safety professional with 30 years’ experience in HSEQ, ethical sourcing audits and Human Rights, Mike Ford has worked as Head of HSEQ on major infrastructure projects, utilities, mass transit, and manufacturing which included project compliance with responsibility for pre-qualifying and monitoring direct and in-direct supply chain.
Mike acts as an international subject matter expert on behalf of the prestigious Campbell Institute via the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management, reviewing annual safety award submissions. He has two post graduate master's degrees in Occupational Health and Safety Management, and Procurement and Supply Chain Management, as well as lead auditor certification in five disciplines.
His expertise includes:
- Development and delivery of global supply chain risk and evaluation programs focusing upon multi-disciplinary supplier risk (EHS / Qual. CSR / Sust.).
- Implementation and project management of global pre-qualification programs (Western Africa / APAC/Australasia / Canada / Scandinavia and UK and Mainland Europe) within a wide range of sectors: manufacturing, food, and construction (including governmental projects).