Conference Day Two - Wednesday, 7 August

08:15
Registration and welcome coffee

08:50
Opening remarks from the Chair

Sharon Morris
Director – Global Programs
Procurious

Achieving ethical procurement & social sustainability
9:00
Prioritising human rights and social sustainability for a more resilient and sustainable supply chain
  • Exploring the importance of basic human dignity and respect in the supply chain and how prioritising these values can improve business performance and reputation
  • Proactively responding to growing public awareness of human rights and sensitivities about working conditions before you get caught in a PR disaster
  • Meeting the increasing expectations of internal and external stakeholders around human rights and social sustainability in the supply chain

Shasta O'Loughlin
Head of ESG
KMD Brands

09:30
Addressing modern slavery reporting: a practical guide for procurement teams
  • Identifying and mitigating the risks of modern slavery across your supplier’s supply chains to create a responsible business culture and safeguard your company's reputation
  • Complying with reporting requirements of the Australian Modern Slavery Act to avoid potential legal and reputational damage
  • Integrating modern slavery risk management into your existing procurement strategy and how to leverage your purchasing power to drive positive social and environmental outcomes

Alison Rahill
Executive Officer Australian Catholic Anti-slavery Network
ACAN

Laura Giassetti
ACAN Program Manager
ACAN

Effective governance & transparency
10:00
Ensuring sustainable purchasing practices – a joint responsibility of suppliers and purchasers (video)
  • Examining what’s happening across Australasia to equip procurement teams with knowledge and strategies to purchase sustainably
  • Assessing the true sustainability of products and services
  • Promoting genuine environmental responsibility in procurement and encouraging positive change through procurement

Teresa Scott
Executive Director
Australasian Procurement and Construction Council

10:30
Morning Tea and Networking

11:00
Overcoming governance challenges in sustainable procurement
  • Navigating the lack of standards and guidelines on what sustainable procurement looks like
  • Setting clear baselines and measuring ongoing progress accurately
  • Allocating appropriate resources to allow for the effective implementation of sustainable procurement practices
  • Challenging old ways of thinking and resistance to change to build support for new sustainable procurement initiatives

Julien Langlet
Senior Manager, Procurement Operations
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank

11:30
Harnessing the benefits of enabling corporate sustainability goals through procurement
  • Prioritising suppliers who use environmentally friendly materials and processes to combat climate change
  • Committing to sustainability to improve reputation and attract customers who value sustainability
  • Saving costs by selecting energy-efficient suppliers

Sujata Karandikar
Director – Supplier Diversity and Sustainability
CBRE Asia Pacific

12:00
Building accountability and trust through transparency and visibility
  • Establishing clear guidelines for procurement transparency to build trust with stakeholders
  • Using technology and data to provide accurate, timely information on environmental and social performance
  • Developing a communication strategy to engage stakeholders and foster a culture of accountability in procurement

Sharon Gray
Group Manager – Indigenous and Social Inclusion
CPB Contractors (a member of the CIMIC Group)

12:30
Lunch and Networking

Environmental sustainability and procurement
13:30
The flow-on effect – how smart water metering changes ESG outcomes, company efficiencies and water savings

Guenter Hauber-Davidson
Managing Director
WaterGroup

13:50
Employing advanced procurement analytics to drive carbon reduction initiatives
  • Utilising data analytics to identify high-carbon areas within the procurement process
  • Developing carbon reduction strategies based on analytics insights
  • Creating a dashboard to track progress and measure the success of carbon reduction efforts

Julian Vega Gregg
ESG Lead - APAC
JLL

14:20
Highlighting the benefits of supporting veteran community businesses within corporate supply chain and procurement programs
  • Background on veteran community businesses and entrepreneurship
  • Why supporting a veteran community business is good for your business
  • How procuring from a veteran community business has a leveraged effect on across community and social outcomes

Pete Liston
Co-Founder
Veteran Community Business Chamber (VCBC)

14:50
Afternoon Tea and Networking

Developing future procurement leaders
15:20
Upskilling and reskilling your procurement team for ESG competence
  • Identifying the key ESG competencies required for procurement roles
  • Developing training programs to upskill employees on ESG topics
  • Supporting employees in reskilling to take on new ESG-focused roles within the procurement department

Jen Barclay
Head of Procurement and Sustainable Solutions
NARTA International

15:50
PANEL DISCUSSION: Examining the role leadership plays in driving the ESG agenda
  • How can leadership effectively promote ESG practices to internal and external stakeholders?
  • What is the role of the board in overseeing ESG performance, and how can they effectively engage with procurement and sustainability leaders to drive ESG initiatives forward?
  • What strategies can be developed for engaging leadership on ESG initiatives, and how can these practices be scaled to ensure widespread adoption?
  • How can procurement and sustainability leaders collaborate with other business functions to drive ESG initiatives across the organisation? What benefits can be gained from this cross-functional approach?

Moderator:

Sharon Morris
Director – Global Programs
Procurious

Panellists:

Marea Getsios
Procurement and Contracts Manager
Inner West Council

Lucie Chami
Chief Procurement Officer
Vitex Pharmaceuticals

16:20
Closing remarks from the chair
16:40
Conference adjourns