Sustainability in Procurement: Unlocking Value & Scaling Impact

Date

Thursday, 1st May 2025

Time

09:30 AM to 13:30 PM

Boardroom Overview

As Sustainability is increasingly on the strategic agenda for businesses throughout the GCC, Chief Procurement Officers and their teams are under increasing pressure to take action. Amongst rising stakeholder demands and emerging regulatory shifts, like the UAE’s Federal Decree-Law Number 11 2024 (On the Reduction of Climate Change Effects), leaders must act now.
But how can you drive meaningful change while delivering financial value?
This exclusive executive briefing will equip you with the knowledge and strategies to confidently lead Sustainable Procurement programs, answer tough stakeholder questions and unlock tangible business benefits.

Why Attend ?

Getting your head around Sustainable Procurement

Master the essentials and get insights from senior Procurement leaders who have actually launched and successfully implemented programs within complex organisations

The ROI of Sustainability

Understand how ESG-driven procurement boosts profitability, reduces risk, and enhances competitive advantage.

Digital Solutions for Mitigating Climate Related Risks

Leverage technology to improve ESG data accuracy, supply chain visibility and compliance

Interactive Executive Panel & Q&A

Engage in a dynamic discussion on overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities in sustainable procurement.
Master the essentials and get insights from senior Procurement leaders who have actually launched and successfully implemented programs within complex organisations
Understand how ESG-driven procurement boosts profitability, reduces risk, and enhances competitive advantage.
Leverage technology to improve ESG data accuracy, supply chain visibility and compliance
Engage in a dynamic discussion on overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities in sustainable procurement.

Who Should Attend ?

Boardroom Agenda

09:00 AM - 09:30 AM

Coffee & Networking

09:30 AM - 09:40 AM

Welcome Session

Speaker : James Westgarth, AVP Sourcing Performance, Emirates Flight Catering

09:40 AM - 09:55 AM

Opening Keynote

Speaker : Sam Achampong FCIPS,Regional Director – Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific, CIPS

09:55 AM - 10:15 AM

Sustainable Procurement Transformation - from Strategy to Implementation

Speaker : Jurriaan Lombaers, Former Chief Procurement Officer, AirFrance-KLM

10:15 AM - 10:55 AM

Panel: Getting Started with Sustainable Procurement

Speaker : Brett Whitfield, Vice President & Head of Procurement, Dubai Holding
Thomas Holte, Senior Director of Responsible Sourcing and SC Excellence, EGA
Anis Tabka, Chief Procurement Officer, Expo City Dubai

10:55 AM - 11:25 AM

Coffee break

11:25 AM - 11:45 AM

Sustainability in Global Supply Chains - Risks & Opportunities

Speaker : Matias Pollmann-Larsen, Managing Director, Global Sustainable Value Chain Lead,Accenture

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Working session: Sustainability as a Competitive Advantage

Speaker : Pierre-Francois Thaler, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, EcoVadis

12:15 PM - 12:25 PM

Closing Remarks

12:25 PM -13:30 PM

Networking, Coffee & Lunch

subject to change

Speakers

Thomas Holte

Senior Director of Responsible Sourcing and SC Excellence

Pierre-Francois Thaler

Cofounder & Co-CEO

Jurriaan Lombaers

Ex-SVP & Chief Procurement Officer

Sam Achampong FCIPS

Regional Director – Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific

Matias Pollmann-Larsen

Managing Director, Global Sustainable Value Chain Lead

Brett Whitfield

Vice President & Head of Procurement

Anis Tabka

Chief Procurement Officer

James Westgarth

AVP Sourcing Performance

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