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SUMMARY:SPP Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences | Accelerating Collective Impact with Together for Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:***Register for free via this Teams link*** \nJoin the Sustainable Procurement Pledge (SPP) and Together for Sustainability (TfS) for an engaging and solutions-focused session on how to drive GHG emissions reduction across supply chains. \nIn this 1-h webinar\, you will learn more about TfS and its Scope 3 GHG emissions program. The session with highlight two TfS key tools that support decarbonization and knowledge building: the TfS PCF Exchange solution and the TfS Academy. You will hear from 3 TfS members how these tools work and how they help companies in their journey to a more sustainable supply chain\, including sharing insights from their own experience. \nThe session is tailored to procurement professionals who will learn how to engage with TfS and its tools and how to make the most out of them. \n*** \n\nJoin the SPP Community for all events\, tools and Ambassador bonuses: sustainableprocurementpledge/register/\nJoin the discussions via our SPP LinkedIn Group: SPP Pharma \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  \n 
URL:https://www.spp.earth/event/spp-pharmaceutical-life-sciences-accelerating-collective-impact-with-together-for-sustainability/
CATEGORIES:Pharma
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250708T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250708T170000
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SUMMARY:SPP Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences | Accelerating Collective Impact with My Green Lab - NEW TIME!
DESCRIPTION:***Register for free via this Teams link*** \nJoin the Sustainable Procurement Pledge (SPP) and My Green Lab for an engaging and solutions-focused session on how procurement professionals can take action to drive environmental sustainability in laboratories. \nThis one-hour webinar will highlight two of My Green Lab’s flagship tools\, the My Green Lab Certification and the ACT Ecolabel\, that are transforming the lab sustainability landscape. You’ll hear from James Connelly\, CEO of My Green Lab\, along with sustainability leads from IQVIA and Thermo Fisher Scientific\, who will share insights into how these programs are helping organizations reduce their environmental impact\, meet their customer expectations\, and prepare for emerging regulations on lab sustainability and greenwashing. \nTailored for procurement professionals in the life sciences sector\, the session will focus on how to integrate sustainability into purchasing decisions. Attendees will learn about tangible actions and key questions they can ask their lab product and service suppliers to encourage more sustainable practices across the value chain. \n*** \n\nJoin the SPP Community for all events\, tools and Ambassador bonuses: sustainableprocurementpledge/register/\nJoin the discussions via our SPP LinkedIn Group: SPP Pharma \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-pharmaceutical-life-sciences-accelerating-collective-impact-with-my-green-lab/
CATEGORIES:Pharma
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250619T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250619T150000
DTSTAMP:20250613T101912Z
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SUMMARY:SPP Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences | Accelerating Collective Impact with Energize
DESCRIPTION:***Register for free via this Teams link*** \nJoin us for the next event in the SPP Pharma & Life Sciences Chapter event in collaboration with Energize. \nEnergize is a collaboration of 25 healthcare\, life sciences\, and pharmaceutical companies aimed at collectively decarbonizing the healthcare supply chain by providing renewables education and unique purchasing opportunities to participating suppliers. Join the Schneider Electric team and key Energize program members to learn more about the program and its recent success\, in particular the recent signing of two multi-buyer PPAs through the program that will enable significant decarbonization of the healthcare supply chain. \nYour Speakers: \n\nMaria Terracina\, Sustainable Sourcing Lead\, Pfizer and Co-chair\, SPP Pharma Chapter\nDave Rimkus\, Director Supply Chain Decarbonization Programs at Schneider Electric\nPeter Heredi\, Renewable Energy & Carbon Advisory Manager at Schneider Electric\nRob Williams\, Senior Director Sustainable Procurement at AstraZeneca and Co-chair SPP Pharma Chapter\nMatthew Yamatin\, Sustainability Program Director at Thermo Fisher Scientific\nChris Low\, Head of Sustainability Procurement & Packaging at Haleon\n\n*** \n\nJoin the SPP Community for all events\, tools and Ambassador bonuses: sustainableprocurementpledge/register/\nJoin the discussions via our SPP LinkedIn Group: SPP Pharma \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-pharmaceutical-life-sciences-accelerating-collective-impact-with-energize-2/
CATEGORIES:Industry Chapter Events,Pharma
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250226T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250226T183000
DTSTAMP:20250128T094722Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Procurement in India
DESCRIPTION:*** Register for free here: Registration *** \nOur two Chapters\, SPP India and SPP Public Procurement are coming together for a great event. \nCome participate as we explore the theme of Procurement in the region. \nYour speakers: \nRajasree Ray – Economic Adviser\, Ministry of Environment\, Forest and Climate Change\, Government of India. \nGuy Battle – (Host) Co-Chair\, SPP Public Procurement Chapter and CEO\, Social Value Portal \nSwapnil Dubey – Co-Chair\, SPP India Chapter and Senior President\, Procurement\,Yes Bank \nAshish Gupta – SPP India Chapter and DGM – Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited \nAlso joining for this event\, Q.Ahmedd\, (Webinar Facilitator)\, Co-Chair\, SPP Public Procurement Chapter and Senior Procurement Manager\, Dubai DE \nJoin us for a dynamic conversation and exchange. \n\n 
URL:https://www.spp.earth/event/sustainable-procurement-in-india/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:India,Public Procurement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250114T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250114T160000
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SUMMARY:SPP Pharma & Life Sciences | Unlock the Power of Best Practice Sharing - Hear More Winning Stories
DESCRIPTION:*Register via this Teams link*** \nJoin us for the next event in the SPP Pharma & Life Sciences Chapter where we will celebrate the first group of winners from the best practice sharing initiative and hear their case studies: \n\nSupplier Sustainability Risk and Supplier Decarbonization Maturity Frameworks by Sila Vogiatzaki from Lonza\nThe Power of Possibility by  Holly Richter & Julia Loffredo from Steelcase\nEVSE me ASAP – The EV Win for Employees & Customers by Thomas House from QMC Group\n\nThe response to the initiative was overwhelmingly positive with so many case studies that we can all gain insight from\, a large selection of additional case studies will also be made available to you via The Guide in 2025. \n*** \n\nJoin the SPP Community for all events\, tools and Ambassador bonuses: sustainableprocurementpledge/register/\nJoin the discussions via our SPP LinkedIn Group: SPP Pharma \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-pharma-life-sciences-unlock-the-power-of-best-practice-sharing-hear-more-winning-stories/
CATEGORIES:Pharma
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20241210T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20241210T160000
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SUMMARY:SPP Pharma & Life Sciences | Unlock the Power of Best Practice Sharing - Award Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:***Register via this link*** \nJoin us for the next event in the SPP Pharma & Life Sciences Chapter where we will announce the winners of the best practice sharing initiative and hear from those selected. \nThe response to the initiative was overwhelmingly positive so this session promises some truly inspiring case studies that we can all gain insight from. \n*** \n\nJoin the SPP Community for all events\, tools and Ambassador bonuses: sustainableprocurementpledge/register/\nJoin the discussions via our SPP LinkedIn Group: SPP Pharma \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-pharm-life-sciences-unlock-the-power-of-best-practice-sharing-award-ceremony/
CATEGORIES:Pharma
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20241009T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20241009T150000
DTSTAMP:20240917T045523Z
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SUMMARY:SPP Pharma | EUDR Regulation - What does Procurement need to know?
DESCRIPTION:The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) has been introduced to limit the EU market’s impact on global deforestation/forest degradation and promote deforestation-free supply chains. It applies to all products placed on the market from 30 December 2024 (30 June 2025 for small businesses). \nIn this session\, we will be hearing from some great Subject Matter Experts who will share their insight on what this regulation is about with specific focus on the impact for the Procurement professionals. \n*** Please register using the Teams link below*** \n— \n\nJoin the SPP Community for all events\, tools and Ambassador bonuses: sustainableprocurementpledge/register/\nJoin the discussions via our SPP LinkedIn Group: SPP Pharma \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)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-pharma-eudr-regulation-what-does-procurement-need-to-know/
CATEGORIES:Pharma
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240912T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240912T160000
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SUMMARY:SPP Pharma & Life Sciences | Best Practices: Unlock the power of experience sharing
DESCRIPTION:The Pharma chapter is re-launching: let’s engage all together by sharing our best practices!\nBest shares will be recognized and published in “The Guide”\nIn this meeting\, you will hear from Pfizer and Astra Zeneca on their Supplier Engagement journey!\nWe will also launch this initiative where you all will have the opportunity to tell your successful sustainability story and learn from each other. \n— \n\nJoin the SPP Community for all events\, tools and Ambassador bonuses: sustainableprocurementpledge/register/sustainableprocurementpledge/register/\nJoin the discussions via our SPP LinkedIn Group: SPP Pharma SPP Supplier Diversity | Groups | LinkedIn\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)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-pharma-life-sciences-best-practices-unlock-the-power-of-experience-sharing/
CATEGORIES:Pharma
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240610T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240610T143000
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SUMMARY:SPP Public Procurement | Leading the way on Sustainable Procurement across the Middle East
DESCRIPTION:Innovative Public Procurement in the Middle East \nAcross the UAE we are now seeing incredible innovation in sustainable procurement\, making it relevant to the unique opportunities now emerging in the region. Join this session to hear from leaders from the region on how they are driving sustainable procurement across the public and private sectors. \n  \nOur Speakers \nHosted by SPP Public Procurement Co-Chairs Guy Battle & Qutubuddin Mulla \n\nVidya Malkani | Managing Partner – VMC Consulting Services\nSulaiman Abdulla | Director – Administrative Affairs Department – Federal Tax Authority UAE\nSuwaid Al Badi  | Head of Procurement and Contracts -Masdar City\, Abu Dhabi\, UAE\nFaiq Khan | Vice President – CB Procurement\, UAE\n\n  \nSPP Chapter Events \n15+ SPP Chapters\, focused on either topic\,industry or country\, help drive the central SPP purpose to Equip\, Empower & Encourage Procurement professional in making more sustainable decisions across their supply chains. These events are open to all and free of charge.
URL:https://www.spp.earth/event/spp-public-procurement-leading-the-way-on-sustainable-procurement-across-the-middle-east/
CATEGORIES:Public Procurement
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