- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- 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)
- 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
- 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