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SUMMARY:SPP Human Rights x SPP DACH | Addressing Human Rights: a Strategic Lever to Upgrade Procurement
DESCRIPTION:***REGISTER FOR FREE: REGISTRATION LINK*** \nJoin Professor Alexander Trautrims\, a leading authority on modern slavery in supply chains and procurement\, and and Niamh Mercer\, MCIPS\, former Chief of Procurement and Contracting at the OSCE\, for a compelling session on how tackling modern slavery can drive a strategic transformation of the procurement function. Drawing on their extensive research and practical experience – including thier influential work with the OSCE and the University of Nottingham’s Rights Lab – Professor Trautrims and Ms Mercer will unpack the latest guidance and actionable insights from the OSCE’s anti-trafficking toolkit. \nPlease note: To ensure a safe and open environment\, the session recording will not be published\, and the use of AI note-takers is not permitted. \nYour speakers: \n\nProfessor Alexander Trautrims\, Professor of Supply Chain Management & Associate Director\, Rights Lab\, University of Nottingham\nAdvisor to the OSCE on human trafficking and modern slavery in supply chains\nMs Niamh Mercer\, MCIPS\, Former Chief of Procurement and Contracting\, OSCE and Former Procurement Expert working specifically to address the risk of Human Trafficking and Labour Exploitation with the Office of the Special Representative for the CTHB\n\nThis webinar will explore: \n\nThe business case for integrating modern slavery risk management into procurement strategy.\na Case study – Practical tools\, procedures\, and training to identify\, prevent\, and mitigate labor exploitation in supply chains.\nHow procurement teams can move beyond compliance to deliver social impact and enhance organizational value.\nReal-world examples of procurement team transformation\, supplier engagement\, risk assessment\, and contract management that support ethical and sustainable sourcing.\n\nDesigned for procurement professionals seeking to elevate their function\, this session will highlight how addressing modern slavery is not only a compliance imperative but also a catalyst for elevating the procurement function to a C-Suite value and impact generator. \nThis event is led by the SPP Chapter on Human Rights and co-hosted by the SPP DACH Chapter. \n— \n\nJoin the SPP Community for all events\, tools and Ambassador bonuses: sustainableprocurementpledge/register/\nJoin the discussion via our Human Rights LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12988048/  and the SPP DACH LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12700757/\nAs with all SPP events and platforms\, we ask attendees for active\, respectful participation and to refrain from sales pitches and solicitation. We kindly ask you to read and adhere to the SPP Netiquette (www.spp.earth)
URL:https://www.spp.earth/event/spp-human-rights-x-spp-dach-addressing-modern-slavery-as-a-lever-for-strategic-upgrade-of-the-procurement-function/
CATEGORIES:Country Chapter Events,DACH,Human Rights,Topic Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250624T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250624T144500
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SUMMARY:SPP DACH | Sustainability in Procurement: From Ambition to Action
DESCRIPTION:***CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT*** \nSustainability is no longer a nice-to-have in procurement – it’s a strategic imperative. But how do we move from high-level ambition to real\, measurable action? In this 45-minute session\, we’ll explore what meaningful progress in sustainable procurement looks like – globally and on the ground. The session will include two short speaker spotlights: from Charlie Wigglesworth\, Managing Director at Telos and Deputy CEO of Social Enterprise UK\, sharing reflections on the current state of social procurement and insights from his recent World Economic Forum article\, and Elena Heckmann\, Procurement Supplier Impact and Sustainability Manager at Accenture\, offering practical guidance on embedding sustainability into day-to-day procurement operations in large organisations. With audience Q&A and key takeaways to close\, this session will leave attendees with both inspiration and actionable ideas. \nWe look forward to having you attend the event! \n*** \n\nJoin the SPP Community for all events\, tools and Ambassador bonuses: sustainableprocurementpledge/register/\nJoin the discussions via our SPP DACH LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12700757/ \nAs with all SPP events and platforms\, we ask attendees for active\, respectful participation and to refrain from sales pitches and solicitation. We kindly ask you to read and adhere to the SPP Netiquette (www.spp.earth)\nThe event will be recorded and shared on the SPP YouTube channel: Sustainable Procurement Pledge – YouTube
URL:https://www.spp.earth/event/spp-dach-sustainability-in-procurement-from-ambition-to-action/
CATEGORIES:DACH
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251127T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251127T093000
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SUMMARY:SPP | Step In\, Stand Out: Your Path to SPP Chapter Volunteering
DESCRIPTION:***Register for free via this Teams link*** \nSPP is hosting a global volunteer engagement event to strengthen the core teams supporting our SPP Chapters and Co-Chairs. There’s a lot happening across our community—and we need active\, passionate contributors to help us do even more! \nIf you’re a procurement professional\, or if you have skills in communications\, event organizing\, community building\, language translation\, social media\, or any area that can support our mission—and you’re passionate about driving sustainability—we want to meet you! \nRegister now! \nThis event is your opportunity to learn more about SPP\, connect directly with our Chapter Co-Chairs\, and explore how you can contribute your time\, expertise\, and energy to help implement the vision and strategies of our global community. We’re looking for self-driven “doers” who are ready to roll up their sleeves and make a real impact. \nThe event will include an overview presentation followed by breakout sessions—come prepared to share a bit about yourself\, your skills\, and to exchange ideas with Co-Chairs on how you can get more involved with SPP and our regional\, industry and topic Chapters. \nParticipating Chapters include: \n\nSPP DACH\nSPP Human Rights\nSPP Scope 3\nSPP Supplier Diversity\n\nVisit www.spp.earth and follow us on LinkedIn to learn more before joining us. We can’t wait to meet you! \n— \n\nJoin the Community that gets it done – and receive the latest updates on webinars\, resources and community activities for procurement\, by procurement: SustainableProcurementPledge/Register\nJoin the discussions via our SPP LinkedIn Groups: SSP\, SSP Ambassadors \nAs with all SPP events and platforms\, we ask attendees for active\, respectful participation and to refrain from sales pitches and solicitation. We kindly ask you to read and adhere to the SPP Netiquette (www.spp.earth)\nThe event will be recorded and shared on the SPP YouTube channel: Sustainable Procurement Pledge – YouTube
URL:https://www.spp.earth/event/spp-step-in-stand-out-your-path-to-spp-chapter-volunteering/
CATEGORIES:Australia,Brazil,Canada,Country Chapter Events,DACH,Denmark,Emerging Technology,France,Germany,Human Rights,India,Indonesia,Industry Chapter Events,Nature & Biodiversity,Packaging,Pharma,Public Procurement,Scope 3,Singapore,South Africa,SPP Global Events,Supplier diversity,Topic Chapter Events,Travel & Hospitality,United Kingdom,United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251204T160000
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SUMMARY:SPP | Step In\, Stand Out: Your Path to SPP Chapter Volunteering
DESCRIPTION:***Register for free via this Teams link*** \nSPP is hosting a global volunteer engagement event to strengthen the core teams supporting our SPP Chapters and Co-Chairs. There’s a lot happening across our community—and we need active\, passionate contributors to help us do even more! \nIf you’re a procurement professional\, or if you have skills in communications\, event organizing\, community building\, language translation\, social media\, or any area that can support our mission—and you’re passionate about driving sustainability—we want to meet you! \nThis event is your opportunity to learn more about SPP\, connect directly with our Chapter Co-Chairs\, and explore how you can contribute your time\, expertise\, and energy to help implement the vision and strategies of our global community. We’re looking for self-driven “doers” who are ready to roll up their sleeves and make a real impact. \nThe event will include an overview presentation followed by breakout sessions—come prepared to share a bit about yourself\, your skills\, and to exchange ideas with Co-Chairs on how you can get more involved with SPP and our regional\, industry and topic Chapters. \nParticipating Chapters include: \n\nSPP Africa\nSPP UK\nSPP USA\nSPP Scope 3\nSPP Supplier Diversity\nSPP Public Procurement\n\nVisit www.spp.earth and follow us on LinkedIn to learn more before joining us. We can’t wait to meet you! \n— \n\nJoin the Community that gets it done – and receive the latest updates on webinars\, resources and community activities for procurement\, by procurement: SustainableProcurementPledge/Register\nJoin the discussions via our SPP LinkedIn Groups: SSP\, SSP Ambassadors \nAs with all SPP events and platforms\, we ask attendees for active\, respectful participation and to refrain from sales pitches and solicitation. We kindly ask you to read and adhere to the SPP Netiquette (www.spp.earth)\nThe event will be recorded and shared on the SPP YouTube channel: Sustainable Procurement Pledge – YouTube
URL:https://www.spp.earth/event/spp-step-in-stand-out-your-path-to-spp-chapter-volunteering-2/
CATEGORIES:Australia,Brazil,Canada,Country Chapter Events,DACH,Denmark,Emerging Technology,France,Germany,Human Rights,India,Indonesia,Industry Chapter Events,Nature & Biodiversity,Packaging,Pharma,Public Procurement,Scope 3,Singapore,South Africa,SPP Global Events,Supplier diversity,Topic Chapter Events,Travel & Hospitality,United Kingdom,United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260218T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260218T133000
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SUMMARY:SPP DACH: Is your Purchasing CBAM-proof?
DESCRIPTION:+++Use the following link to register for the webinar (it’s fee!): LINK +++ \nCBAM has now entered its definitive phase. Have you truly identified how this impacts your organization? What will this mean for your purchasing decisions in 2026? \nWhether you care because you see the financial risk\, or because of the implication for your supply chain decarbonization strategy\, this session is for you. \nWe are bringing back to the stage 2 experts who are familiar to the SPP audience: \n\nMartin Becker\, Head of Department Unit at the European Commission (the “voice of the legislator”)\nGabriel Rozenberg\, CEO of CBAMBOO (the “voice of the industry”)\n\nCome ask your questions and witness how Martin and Gabriel help us navigate the tension between legislative intent and practical implementation! \n  \n*** \n\nJoin the SPP Community for all events\, tools and Ambassador bonuses: sustainableprocurementpledge/register/\nJoin the discussions via our SPP DACH LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12700757/ \nAs with all SPP events and platforms\, we ask attendees for active\, respectful participation and to refrain from sales pitches and solicitation. We kindly ask you to read and adhere to the SPP Netiquette (www.spp.earth)\nThe event will be recorded and shared on the SPP YouTube channel: Sustainable Procurement Pledge – YouTube\n\n 
URL:https://www.spp.earth/event/spp-dach-is-your-purchasing-cbam-proof/
CATEGORIES:DACH,Scope 3
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260226T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260226T093000
DTSTAMP:20260106T105123Z
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SUMMARY:SPP - Chapter Co-Chair and Core Team Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:***This is an invite only event for SPP Chapter Co-chairs and Core Team members.*** \nDear Chapter Co-Chairs and Core Team Members\, \njoin us for this session to: \n\nalign on the key SPP messages\,\nclarify the roles/ responsibilities of co-chairs and core team members as well as the support from the Global Team\,\nshare SPP key templates and resources\nshowcase how to get access and navigate the SPP Teams infrastructure.\n\nIn other words\, we make sure you are empowered to lead and support your chapter in the broader SPP community and ecosystem. \nPlease check your inbox for the invitation or reach out to kathrin@spp.earth. \n*** \nIf you are interested in supporting an SPP Chapter\, rewatch this SPP Chapter Volunteering Session and drop a direct message to our Co-Chairs via LinkedIn (see list of chapters here) or send an application of interest via this form. \n*** \n\nJoin the SPP Community for all events\, tools and Ambassador bonuses: sustainableprocurementpledge/register/\nAs with all SPP events and platforms\, we ask attendees for active\, respectful participation and to refrain from sales pitches and solicitation. We kindly ask you to read and adhere to the SPP Netiquette (www.spp.earth)\nThe event will be recorded.
URL:https://www.spp.earth/event/spp-chapter-co-chair-and-core-team-member-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Australia,Brazil,Canada,DACH,Denmark,Emerging Technology,Germany,Human Rights,India,Pharma,Public Procurement,Scope 3,Singapore,SPP Invitation Only,Supplier diversity,United Kingdom,United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260226T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260106T105144Z
CREATED:20260106T104738Z
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SUMMARY:SPP – Chapter Co-Chair and Core Team Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:***This is an invite only event for SPP Chapter Co-chairs and Core Team members.*** \nDear Chapter Co-Chairs and Core Team Members\, \njoin us for this session to: \n\nalign on the key SPP messages\,\nclarify the roles/ responsibilities of co-chairs and core team members as well as the support from the Global Team\,\nshare SPP key templates and resources\nshowcase how to get access and navigate the SPP Teams infrastructure.\n\nIn other words\, we make sure you are empowered to lead and support your chapter in the broader SPP community and ecosystem. \nPlease check your inbox for the invitation or reach out to kathrin@spp.earth. \n*** \nIf you are interested in supporting an SPP Chapter\, rewatch this SPP Chapter Volunteering Session and drop a direct message to our Co-Chairs via LinkedIn (see list of chapters here) or send an application of interest via this form. \n*** \n\nJoin the SPP Community for all events\, tools and Ambassador bonuses: sustainableprocurementpledge/register/\nAs with all SPP events and platforms\, we ask attendees for active\, respectful participation and to refrain from sales pitches and solicitation. We kindly ask you to read and adhere to the SPP Netiquette (www.spp.earth)\nThe event will be recorded.
URL:https://www.spp.earth/event/spp-chapter-co-chair-and-core-team-member-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Australia,Brazil,Canada,DACH,Denmark,Emerging Technology,Germany,Human Rights,India,Pharma,Public Procurement,Scope 3,Singapore,Supplier diversity,Travel & Hospitality,United Kingdom,United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260429T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260429T120000
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SUMMARY:SPP DACH | In-Person Event at Bayer: Sustainable Procurement in Practice
DESCRIPTION:+++ Register here (it’s free!): REGISTRATION LINK +++ This is an in-person event. \n\n\nSustainable procurement in practice: interactive session with insights from GEA\, Bayer & Together for Sustainability (TfS). \n\n\n\nJoin the Sustainable Procurement Pledge (SPP) DACH Chapter for an interactive session on sustainable procurement in practice\, hosted by Bayer in Leverkusen. \nAgenda:  \n\nIntroduction to SPP DACH Chapter: Meet the Chapter Co-chairs!\nSustainable Procurement at GEA (Sebastian Zingsheim\, Senior Director)\nSustainable Procurement at Bayer (Florian Vollmer\, Head of Procurement Sustainability & Risk Management)\nTogether for Sustainability (TfS) Initiative\nInteractive discussion and Q&A\n\nLanguage: German/English \nDoor Time: Doors open at 10:00 for coffee. Session starts promptly at 10:30. \nParking: Visitor parking available on-site at Bayer Leverkusen campus. Please allow extra time for site access registration. \nFor more information\, please follow the registration link. \n\n*** \n\nJoin the SPP Community for all events\, tools and Ambassador bonuses: sustainableprocurementpledge/register/\nJoin the discussions via our SPP DACH LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12700757/ \nAs with all SPP events and platforms\, we ask attendees for active\, respectful participation and to refrain from sales pitches and solicitation. We kindly ask you to read and adhere to the SPP Netiquette (www.spp.earth)
URL:https://www.spp.earth/event/spp-dach-in-person-event-at-bayer-sustainable-procurement-in-practice/
CATEGORIES:DACH
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260625T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260625T143000
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SUMMARY:SPP DACH | Where is Sustainability on your agenda now?
DESCRIPTION:+++Register here (it’s free): LINK+++ \nIn a fast-changing world with new challenges arising seemingly every week\, how are companies keeping Sustainability at the top of their agenda? How do Procurement leaders manage to keep Sustainability on the radar of their executive leadership? How are they making sure that targets are still upfront and relevant\, not just within their companies\, but also across their supplier networks? How can companies still move the needle on Sustainability even with the prospect of reduced budgets? \nJoin us on this webinar hosted by the SPP DACH Chapter to hear from our expert panel and take the opportunity to ask them questions on their approach. For more information\, follow the registration link above. \nWe look forward to welcoming you at the webinar! \n+++ \n\nJoin the SPP Community for all events\, tools and Ambassador bonuses: sustainableprocurementpledge/register/\nJoin the discussions via our SPP LinkedIn Group: SPP DACH\nAs with all SPP events and platforms\, we ask attendees for active\, respectful participation and to refrain from sales pitches and solicitation. We kindly ask you to read and adhere to the SPP Netiquette (spp.earth)\n\nThe event will be recorded and shared on the SPP YouTube channel: Sustainable Procurement Pledge – YouTube
URL:https://www.spp.earth/event/spp-dach-where-is-sustainability-on-your-agenda-now/
CATEGORIES:DACH
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