Thursday 17 September 2026


Registration & Welcome

8:30 AM
Registration, networking and exhibition
 
 
 
9:25 AM
Welcome from conference chair
 
Matt Mace, Editor, edie
Matt Mace


Tackling Climate Risk: Understanding and Adapting to a Changing Supply Chain Landscape 
 

Climate change is creating new risks across global supply chains, impacting sourcing, production stability and long-term business resilience. This session will explore how organisations can effectively identify, map and assess climate-related risks across their supply networks. Speakers will discuss how businesses are using climate risk modelling, scenario analysis and supply chain mapping to support strategic planning, regulatory compliance and future-proof procurement strategies. Attendees will gain insight into how leading organisations are adapting sourcing strategies, protecting supply continuity, and building resilience under increasingly volatile climate conditions.

9:30 AM
Keynote: Future-Proofing Supply Chains in an Era of Climate Disruption
 
 
 
9:55 AM
Panel discussion: From Mapping to Mitigation: How Businesses Are Building Resilient Supply Chains

Discussion points:

  • How businesses are adapting sourcing and procurement strategies to withstand climate shocks and market disruption
  • Practical approaches to managing physical risks such as extreme weather, resource scarcity and supply disruption across global value chains
  • How organisations are embedding resilience into decision-making, supplier engagement and long-term planning
Lucie Bolton, Sustainability Engagement Manager, Clarion Housing Group
David Moore, ESG Director, The Compleat Food Group
Char Love, Global Ambassador, Natura;, Taskforce Member at the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)
Lucie Bolton David Moore Char Love
10:40 AM
Building Resilient Supply Chains Through Supplier Engagement

Discussion points: 

  • Evolving supplier screening to identify and manage climate and operational risks 
  • Strengthening supplier capability through targeted support and collaboration 
  • Embedding resilience into sourcing decisions, KPIs and performance tracking 
Joe Franses, Vice-President, Sustainability, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Joe Franses
11:00 AM
Refreshments, networking and exhibition
 
 
 


Data-Driven Sustainability in the Supply Chain

Data is at the heart of effective sustainable supply chain management, from measuring Scope 3 emissions to building credible reporting frameworks and setting robust reduction targets. Yet organisations continue to face challenges around data quality and transparency.  

This session will explore how businesses are improving data visibility, supporting suppliers to provide accurate information, and leveraging emerging technologies, including AI, to drive smarter decision-making and stronger sustainability outcomes. 

11:30 AM
The road to supply chain resilience: Inside Volvo's data journey

Discussion points:  

  • How Volvo collects reliable data and supports suppliers to deliver it 
  • Measuring performance: How suppliers are assessed and benchmarked 
  • Managing data upstream and meeting downstream requirements 
Olivia Canham, Sustainability Manager, Volvo Cars
Olivia Canham
11:45 AM
Rewiring Scope 3: How Lush Is Redesigning Supply Chains for Impact

Discussion points: 

  • Designing for decarbonisation through low-packaging and solid product formats  
  • Developing supplier partnerships rooted in agroecology and conservation  
  • Improving traceability and transparency across complex supply chains 
Cadi Pink, Global Sustainability Commercial Lead, LUSH
Cadi Pink
12:00 PM
Questions & answers sessions
 
 
 
12:15 PM
Workshop 1: Collecting and Improving Scope 3 data

How organisations gather reliable data from complex supply chains and improve its quality.

Discussion points:

  • Data collection and supplier engagement
  • Scope 3 emissions data
  • Data quality and credibility
  • Measuring social impact
 
 
Workshop 2: Turning Supply Chain Data into Action

How organisations manage, analyse and report supply chain data to drive decisions and meet reporting requirements.

Discussion points:

  • Data systems and integration
  • Reporting and transparency
  • Setting credible targets
  • AI and automation opportunities
 
 
1:00 PM
Lunch, networking and exhibition
 
 
 


Engaging Suppliers: Embedding Sustainability Across Complex Supply Chains

Meaningful supplier engagement is critical to achieving sustainability, net zero and responsible sourcing goals, but many organisations struggle to move beyond commitments to measurable action. This session will explore how businesses can build effective relationships with suppliers that drive real change. Speakers will share practical approaches to setting expectations, managing KPIs, and supporting suppliers on their decarbonisation and compliance journeys. Attendees will learn how to balance commercial realities with sustainability ambition, improve communication across complex supply chains, and ensure consistency in performance and reporting. 

2:00 PM
Setting the Bar: How the NHS Is Transforming Medical Supply Chains

Discussion points:

  • Embedding Carbon Reduction Plans and Net Zero weighting into procurement
  • Standardising supplier engagement through the Evergreen Assessment
  • Driving continuous improvement through mandatory supplier targets
Heidi Barnard, Head of Sustainability, NHS Supply Chains
Heidi Barnard
2:15 PM
Setting the Standard: How BAFTA Albert Is Driving Sustainable Film and TV supply chains

Discussion points: 

  • The use of a free carbon calculator and certification programme to build data and accountability 
  • The SPARK initiative and collaboration across major broadcasters and studios 
  • Setting minimum sustainability criteria and communicating clear industry expectations 
     
April Sotomayor, Head of Industry Sustainability, BAFTA Albert
April Sotomayor
2:45 PM
Workshop 1: Building Effective Supplier Engagement Strategies

How organisations can engage suppliers in sustainability initiatives despite limited leverage, time constraints and competing priorities.

Discussion points:

  • Communicating effectively with suppliers
  • Securing supplier commitments
  • Supporting and educating suppliers
 
 
Workshop 2: Tracking Supplier Performance and Driving Accountability

How organisations can translate supplier engagement into measurable outcomes and track progress over time.

Discussion points

  • Setting supplier sustainability KPIs
  • Monitoring supplier progress
  • Embedding sustainability into procurement processes
     
 
 


Delivering Sustainable Supply Chains: Collaboration, Alignment & Next Steps

3:40 PM
Tackling Child Labour in Cocoa Supply Chains

Discussion points:

  • Embedding human rights into procurement and sourcing decisions
  • Partnering for scale with Save the Children and Italian Agency for Development Cooperation
  • Using blended finance to drive long-term impact
  • Building transparent, resilient cocoa supply chains
Mario Abreu, Head of Group CSR and Sustainability, Ferrero
Mario Abreu
4:00 PM
Sustainability and procurement in conversation

Discussion points:

  • Embedding sustainability into procurement: Integrating climate, data and due diligence requirements into sourcing decisions and supplier relationships
  • Cross-functional collaboration in practice: What effective collaboration looks like day-to-day, and how to break down internal silos
  • Balancing cost, risk and impact: Navigating trade-offs while maintaining progress on decarbonisation and responsible sourcing
Rachel McIntyre, Head of Procurement, Little Moons
Rachel McIntyre
4:40 PM
Chairs closing remarks and end of the edie Sustainable Supply Chains Summit 2026
 
Matt Mace, Editor, edie
Matt Mace
4:45 PM
Networking drinks reception

Dissect the day, continue the conversation and make new connections in an informal setting.

 
 
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