Businesses Must Turn Sustainability Pressures into Tangible Advantages
As climate disruption, resource depletion, and geopolitical fault lines converge, businesses are being forced to rethink their approach to sustainability in supply chains.
Supply chains are facing a new era of disruption. Climate impacts, resource scarcity, geopolitical uncertainty, regulation, and shifting customer expectations are putting pressure on businesses to build supply networks that are not only more sustainable but also more resilient.
The path forward requires a practical, hard-edged approach. Leaders are grappling with decarbonising suppliers and tracing the origins of materials, seeking to build networks that withstand shocks and deliver competitive edge.
## Turning Challenges into Opportunities
At edie's Sustainable Supply Chains Summit, sustainability, procurement, operations, and supply chain leaders will come together to explore how organisations can turn these challenges into opportunities for smarter, more resilient supply chains.
Join us there next month on 17 September at 1 America Square, London, to be a part of the conversation.
The summit will focus on the practical strategies businesses can put into action. From decarbonising suppliers and tackling Scope 3 emissions to improving traceability, managing nature and water risks, and building greater visibility across complex global networks, attendees can engage in interactive workshops that foster cross-industry collaboration.
### Key Takeaways
- Build resilience against climate, resource, and geopolitical risks - Reduce supply chain emissions and accelerate supplier decarbonisation - Strengthen traceability, transparency, and data across global supply networks - Address growing risks linked to nature, water, and biodiversity - Turn sustainability requirements into commercial and operational advantage
### Who Should Attend?
The summit is designed for sustainability, supply chain, and procurement professionals working across all major industries. Whether you're just beginning to map your Scope 3 footprint or already deep into supplier engagement programmes, this event provides practical solutions for tackling Scope 3 emissions and implementing sustainable supply chain practices.
### Expert Speakers
Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with influential leaders in the field, including:
| Speaker | Organisation | | --- | --- | | Joe Franses | Coca-Cola Europacific Partners | | Heidi Barnard | NHS Supply Chains | | April Sotomayor | BAFTA Albert | | Mario Abreu | Ferrero | | Rachel McIntyre | Little Moons |
Networking with decision-makers is a key feature of the event, allowing professionals to connect with influential leaders in the field. With a focus on actionable strategies, the summit provides practical solutions for tackling Scope 3 emissions and implementing sustainable supply chain practices.
As supply chain resilience becomes increasingly critical to business performance, the organisations that understand their dependencies, work collaboratively with suppliers, and invest for the long term will be best positioned to navigate disruption.
