Circularity in Action: Recycling Deep-dive
2026-03-25 20:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Berlin)
15:00–16:00 EDT | 20:00–21:00 CET | 26 March 2026, 03:00–04:00 SGT | +++ Register here (it’s free!): Registration link +++
This session explores how to design circular collection systems that deliver real closed-loop impact — even when working below internal operational thresholds. It offers a practical look at partnerships, infrastructure access, portfolio economics, and the operational realities behind scaling circular models.
You can expect to explore:

How to build circular collection models that include all clients, while addressing internal limitations and coverage gaps
How strategic partnerships and access to existing infrastructure can enable broader reach and improved utilization
How to assess financial viability at system level, and navigate operational complexity, coordination effort, and governance realities

You will leave with a clear understanding that achieving real closed-loop impact and broad customer coverage requires system thinking, strategic partnerships, and models that work below internal thresholds — using infrastructure that already exists and evaluating performance at system level, even when complexity and hidden costs are part of the journey.
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WSPD is run as an SPP community event. We are very happy to bring this event to the global procurement community for free of charge for the 5th consecutive year. If you haven’t done so already, please consider joining the SPP Community. Your support enables us to continue delivering events, content and unique opportunities such as WSPD. Join us, if you share the values of The Pledge and our goal of making sustainable procurement the default. https://www.spp.earth/join/#the-pledge/We grow stronger with every person that joins.
We have the bold vision of building a global community of procurement professionals engaging in radical collaboration to drive sustainability at scale. Our SPP safe, non-commercial spaces and platforms make this possible – and WSPD is one of these spaces. We ask attendees for active, respectful participation and to refrain from sales pitches and solicitation. Please read and adhere to the SPP Netiquette (www.spp.earth). And as always, if we can do anything to strengthen SPP spaces for you, let us know.
The session will be recorded and shared on the SPP YouTube channel: Sustainable Procurement Pledge – YouTube – by participating you consent to being recorded.

Critical Minerals: Confronting the Hard Truths of the Just Energy Transition
2026-03-25 21:00 - 22:00 (Europe/Berlin)
16:00–17:00 EDT | 21:00–22:00 CET | 26 March, 04:00–05:00 SGT | +++ Register here (it’s free!): Registration link +++
As demand for critical minerals accelerates with the expansion of clean technologies and rising geopolitical competition, environmental and social risks across value chains are intensifying. This session explores what these realities mean for businesses — and for procurement professionals navigating time pressure, power imbalances, limited transparency and human rights risks.
Key discussion points include:

The role critical minerals play in the net-zero transition and the social impacts linked to mining expansion
The complexity of long value chains and the challenges of traceability and transparency
Questions of accountability for environmental and social performance across the sector
What workable solutions look like when balancing social risk with supply securitisation
Specific actions procurement professionals can take to contribute to a just transition

Participants will gain motivation and a practical framework to better balance ESG risks and supply security, supported by stakeholder engagement, internal alignment and collective action.
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WSPD is run as an SPP community event. We are very happy to bring this event to the global procurement community for free of charge for the 5th consecutive year. If you haven’t done so already, please consider joining the SPP Community. Your support enables us to continue delivering events, content and unique opportunities such as WSPD. Join us, if you share the values of The Pledge and our goal of making sustainable procurement the default. https://www.spp.earth/join/#the-pledge/We grow stronger with every person that joins.
We have the bold vision of building a global community of procurement professionals engaging in radical collaboration to drive sustainability at scale. Our SPP safe, non-commercial spaces and platforms make this possible – and WSPD is one of these spaces. We ask attendees for active, respectful participation and to refrain from sales pitches and solicitation. Please read and adhere to the SPP Netiquette (www.spp.earth). And as always, if we can do anything to strengthen SPP spaces for you, let us know.
The session will be recorded and shared on the SPP YouTube channel: Sustainable Procurement Pledge – YouTube – by participating you consent to being recorded.

Empowering Procurement: simplifying sustainability action with skills, tools, and training
2026-03-25 22:00 - 23:00 (Europe/Berlin)
17:00–18:00 EDT | 22:00–23:00 CET | 26 March, 05:00–06:00 SGT | +++ Register here (it’s free!): Registration link +++
This session focuses on how to strengthen capability within procurement organizations and unlock greater impact through empowered supplier managers. The speakers will share practical experience, tools, and lessons learned from their own journeys.
Participants can expect to explore:

How the speakers have built procurement capabilities and the outcomes achieved
The value and results of enabling supplier managers
Practical tools and resources available to support capability building, incl. collaboratively developed Scope3 procurement training materials
Tips and insights from real-world experience

You will leave with clear reasons why building capability matters, practical tips on how to get started, and access to resources.
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WSPD is run as an SPP community event. We are very happy to bring this event to the global procurement community for free of charge for the 5th consecutive year. If you haven’t done so already, please consider joining the SPP Community. Your support enables us to continue delivering events, content and unique opportunities such as WSPD. Join us, if you share the values of The Pledge and our goal of making sustainable procurement the default. https://www.spp.earth/join/#the-pledge/We grow stronger with every person that joins.
We have the bold vision of building a global community of procurement professionals engaging in radical collaboration to drive sustainability at scale. Our SPP safe, non-commercial spaces and platforms make this possible – and WSPD is one of these spaces. We ask attendees for active, respectful participation and to refrain from sales pitches and solicitation. Please read and adhere to the SPP Netiquette (www.spp.earth). And as always, if we can do anything to strengthen SPP spaces for you, let us know.
The session will be recorded and shared on the SPP YouTube channel: Sustainable Procurement Pledge – YouTube – by participating you consent to being recorded.

PCFs with Purpose: Driving Emissions Reduction in the Chemical Industry
2026-03-25 23:00 - 2026-03-26 00:00 (Europe/Berlin)
18:00-19:00 EDT | 23:00-00:00 CET | 26 March, 06:00-07:00 SGT | +++ Register here (it’s free!): Registration link +++
This session introduces Together for Sustainability’s approach to managing Scope 3 GHG emissions in the chemical supply chain, linking PCF work to real use cases and highlighting key resources available to companies and practitioners.
Participants will explore:

How Scope 3 GHG emissions management is driven by different use cases
Why certain company-level approaches work better depending on the use case
The importance of following sector standards to ensure comparability and avoid duplication
How TfS supports the chemical industry with resources covering all stages of the PCF journey
Practical guidance on setting up PCF programs, collecting data, calculating PCFs, exchanging results responsibly, and using them to drive emissions reduction

You’ll leave with one clear message:
Adopt leading industry standards for alignment and comparability—but don’t stop at the PCF number. Understanding its context reveals where the real value lies and where emissions reduction potential can be unlocked.
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WSPD is run as an SPP community event. We are very happy to bring this event to the global procurement community for free of charge for the 5th consecutive year. If you haven’t done so already, please consider joining the SPP Community. Your support enables us to continue delivering events, content and unique opportunities such as WSPD. Join us, if you share the values of The Pledge and our goal of making sustainable procurement the default. https://www.spp.earth/join/#the-pledge/We grow stronger with every person that joins.
We have the bold vision of building a global community of procurement professionals engaging in radical collaboration to drive sustainability at scale. Our SPP safe, non-commercial spaces and platforms make this possible – and WSPD is one of these spaces. We ask attendees for active, respectful participation and to refrain from sales pitches and solicitation. Please read and adhere to the SPP Netiquette (www.spp.earth). And as always, if we can do anything to strengthen SPP spaces for you, let us know.
The session will be recorded and shared on the SPP YouTube channel: Sustainable Procurement Pledge – YouTube – by participating you consent to being recorded.

Turning Scope 3 Ambition into Action — Building Governance to Drive Real Progress
2026-03-26 00:00 - 01:00 (Europe/Berlin)
25 March, 19:00-20:00 EDT | 26 March 00:00-01:00 CET | 07:00-08:00 SGT | +++ Register here (it’s free!): Registration link +++
Delivering meaningful Scope 3 decarbonization requires more than ambition — it requires effective governance that enables cross-functional ownership and sustained action. Sustainability teams often struggle to secure engagement and buy-in from other functions, manage trade-offs and translate climate objectives into coordinated action across the organization.
In this session facilitated by Impact Pathways, procurement and sustainability professionals engaged in the Scope 3 Peer Group will introduce a practical Scope 3 governance framework developed by Peers for Peers. Understanding this isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution, the framework reflects what is working in companies, regardless of industry, business model or Scope 3 maturity. Participants will hear directly from procurement leaders who are rolling up their sleeves, shaping the framework and applying it to drive progress within their own organizations and supply chains.
Participants will leave with insights on why governance is necessary to enable and accelerate Scope 3 progress, examples of how companies are approaching cross-functional ownership and accountability, and practical considerations for strengthening internal alignment on value chain decarbonization.
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WSPD is run as an SPP community event. We are very happy to bring this event to the global procurement community for free of charge for the 5th consecutive year. If you haven’t done so already, please consider joining the SPP Community. Your support enables us to continue delivering events, content and unique opportunities such as WSPD. Join us, if you share the values of The Pledge and our goal of making sustainable procurement the default. https://www.spp.earth/join/#the-pledge/We grow stronger with every person that joins.
We have the bold vision of building a global community of procurement professionals engaging in radical collaboration to drive sustainability at scale. Our SPP safe, non-commercial spaces and platforms make this possible – and WSPD is one of these spaces. We ask attendees for active, respectful participation and to refrain from sales pitches and solicitation. Please read and adhere to the SPP Netiquette (www.spp.earth). And as always, if we can do anything to strengthen SPP spaces for you, let us know.
The session will be recorded and shared on the SPP YouTube channel: Sustainable Procurement Pledge – YouTube – by participating you consent to being recorded.

Partnering for Impact: Advancing Sustainable Procurement Together
2026-03-26 01:00 - 02:00 (Europe/Berlin)
25 March, 20:00-21:00 EDT | 26 March 01:00-02:00 CET | 08:00-09:00 SGT | +++ Register here (it’s free!): Registration link +++
This session explores how organizations are moving from basic ESG reporting to sustainability intelligence – shifting from high‑level visibility to deeper, decision‑grade insights that enable action across decarbonization, data transparency, supplier collaboration, and AI‑enabled procurement.
Participants will explore:

The macro landscape and regional drivers shaping sustainable procurement priorities
How procurement teams operationalize decarbonization and emissions management through Scope 3 levers such as category strategies, supplier requirements, and performance management
What “decision‑grade” supplier ESG data looks like in practice – data quality, standardization, comparability, refresh cadence, and auditability – plus how carbon analytics and spend analytics come together with governance intact
Practical approaches to supplier collaboration that go beyond compliance, including shared improvement programs and the network effect
Where AI and technology deliver real sustainable procurement outcomes
How and why procurement leaders keep sustainability embedded during disruption

You’ll walk away with:
A practical blueprint to operationalize sustainable procurement, helping your organization progress from ESG reporting to sustainability intelligence by improving data confidence, embedding insights into procurement workflows, strengthening supplier collaboration, and using technology and AI to make sustainability a day‑to‑day decision rather than a parallel compliance task.
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WSPD is run as an SPP community event. We are very happy to bring this event to the global procurement community for free of charge for the 5th consecutive year. If you haven’t done so already, please consider joining the SPP Community. Your support enables us to continue delivering events, content and unique opportunities such as WSPD. Join us, if you share the values of The Pledge and our goal of making sustainable procurement the default. https://www.spp.earth/join/#the-pledge/We grow stronger with every person that joins.
We have the bold vision of building a global community of procurement professionals engaging in radical collaboration to drive sustainability at scale. Our SPP safe, non-commercial spaces and platforms make this possible – and WSPD is one of these spaces. We ask attendees for active, respectful participation and to refrain from sales pitches and solicitation. Please read and adhere to the SPP Netiquette (www.spp.earth). And as always, if we can do anything to strengthen SPP spaces for you, let us know.
The session will be recorded and shared on the SPP YouTube channel: Sustainable Procurement Pledge – YouTube – by participating you consent to being recorded.

Connecting the Health System Value Chain: Procurement-Led Collaboration for Sustainable Transformation
2026-03-26 02:00 - 03:00 (Europe/Berlin)
25 March, 21:00-22:00 EDT | 26 March 02:00-03:00 CET | 09:00-10:00 SGT | +++ Register here (it’s free!): Registration link +++
This session explores how top‑down global health commitments and bottom‑up procurement practice come together to drive sustainable transformation across the Health System Value Chain. It shows how international ambition—such as the COP26 health commitments—meets real‑world implementation through coordinated action from policymakers, connectors, and practitioner communities.
In this session, participants will hear about:

Top‑down ambition: How ATACH is mobilising governments and policy drivers to advance climate‑resilient and sustainable health systems.
Connecting mechanisms: How Health Proc Europe’s Alliance for Procurement Impact links buyers and suppliers to translate global goals into practical, scalable solutions.
Bottom‑up practice: How SPP’s practitioner communities are contributing hands‑on insights to co‑create and test a Sustainable & Resilient Procurement Toolkit – and how you can get involved!
How different actors across the value chain experience ambitions, challenges, and opportunities for collaborative action.
The conditions and mechanisms needed to bridge global commitments with day‑to‑day procurement realities.

You will walk away with a clear understanding of how global commitments can move from high‑level ambition to practical, measurable change—powered by procurement‑led collaboration. You’ll also learn how to engage in the HPE–SPP collaboration to strengthen knowledge transfer and build ESG‑driven resilience across the Health System Value Chain.
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WSPD is run as an SPP community event. We are very happy to bring this event to the global procurement community for free of charge for the 5th consecutive year. If you haven’t done so already, please consider joining the SPP Community. Your support enables us to continue delivering events, content and unique opportunities such as WSPD. Join us, if you share the values of The Pledge and our goal of making sustainable procurement the default. https://www.spp.earth/join/#the-pledge/We grow stronger with every person that joins.
We have the bold vision of building a global community of procurement professionals engaging in radical collaboration to drive sustainability at scale. Our SPP safe, non-commercial spaces and platforms make this possible – and WSPD is one of these spaces. We ask attendees for active, respectful participation and to refrain from sales pitches and solicitation. Please read and adhere to the SPP Netiquette (www.spp.earth). And as always, if we can do anything to strengthen SPP spaces for you, let us know.
The session will be recorded and shared on the SPP YouTube channel: Sustainable Procurement Pledge – YouTube – by participating you consent to being recorded.

Enabling Circular Economy Through Procurement: Insights from South East Asia
2026-03-26 03:00 - 04:00 (Europe/Berlin)
25 March, 22:00-23:00 EDT | 26 March, 03:00-04:00 CET | 10:00-11:00 SGT | +++ Register here (it’s free!): Registration link +++
This session highlights how circular economy (CE) practices are being advanced across South East Asia and how procurement plays a critical role in delivering value for business, planet and people. It will explore regional developments and practical business approaches to CE implementation.
Participants will explore:

The context of Circular Economy across ASEAN Member States, their aspirations, and how the ASEAN Circular Economy Business Alliance (ACEBA) is mobilising businesses

Circular Economy in practice and the business drivers behind it

Key global, regional and national developments, with business examples from the region

Procurement practices in South East Asia that support Circular Economy implementation

You will leave with a clearer understanding of Circular Economy and how businesses can implement it in practice — and realise tangible benefits through effective procurement and business action.
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WSPD is run as an SPP community event. We are very happy to bring this event to the global procurement community for free of charge for the 5th consecutive year. If you haven’t done so already, please consider joining the SPP Community. Your support enables us to continue delivering events, content and unique opportunities such as WSPD. Join us, if you share the values of The Pledge and our goal of making sustainable procurement the default. https://www.spp.earth/join/#the-pledge/We grow stronger with every person that joins.
We have the bold vision of building a global community of procurement professionals engaging in radical collaboration to drive sustainability at scale. Our SPP safe, non-commercial spaces and platforms make this possible – and WSPD is one of these spaces. We ask attendees for active, respectful participation and to refrain from sales pitches and solicitation. Please read and adhere to the SPP Netiquette (www.spp.earth). And as always, if we can do anything to strengthen SPP spaces for you, let us know.
The session will be recorded and shared on the SPP YouTube channel: Sustainable Procurement Pledge – YouTube – by participating you consent to being recorded.

AI in Procurement: Upskilling People and Capabilities
2026-03-26 04:00 - 05:00 (Europe/Berlin)
25 March, 23:00–00:00 EDT | 26 March, 04:00–05:00 CET | 11:00–12:00 SGT | +++ Register here (it’s free!): Registration link +++
This session explores how digital transformation and AI are shaping Procurement ESG activities, and what it takes to manage and govern these emerging enablers effectively. It focuses on the knowledge, skills and governance frameworks required to deploy and utilise AI-driven solutions in procurement sustainability.
Key discussion points include:

The digital transformation journey, from process automation to AI-powered orchestration
Opportunities to deploy AI to transform Procurement Sustainability processes
Governance frameworks for current digital applications and how they must adapt to govern AI solutions
Emerging technology backbones and orchestration layers, and how emissions data can be leveraged

Participants will be encouraged to embrace and adopt AI for its transformative potential, building digital skills within procurement rather than relying solely on IT teams to drive this change.
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WSPD is run as an SPP community event. We are very happy to bring this event to the global procurement community for free of charge for the 5th consecutive year. If you haven’t done so already, please consider joining the SPP Community. Your support enables us to continue delivering events, content and unique opportunities such as WSPD. Join us, if you share the values of The Pledge and our goal of making sustainable procurement the default. https://www.spp.earth/join/#the-pledge/We grow stronger with every person that joins.
We have the bold vision of building a global community of procurement professionals engaging in radical collaboration to drive sustainability at scale. Our SPP safe, non-commercial spaces and platforms make this possible – and WSPD is one of these spaces. We ask attendees for active, respectful participation and to refrain from sales pitches and solicitation. Please read and adhere to the SPP Netiquette (www.spp.earth). And as always, if we can do anything to strengthen SPP spaces for you, let us know.
The session will be recorded and shared on the SPP YouTube channel: Sustainable Procurement Pledge – YouTube – by participating you consent to being recorded.

Supplier Diversity in Asia: Unlocking Impact Through Social Enterprises
2026-03-26 05:00 - 06:00 (Europe/Berlin)
00:00–01:00 EDT | 05:00–06:00 CET | 12:00–13:00 SGT | +++ Register here (it’s free!): Registration link +++
This session explores the current maturity, challenges, and opportunities of supplier diversity across Asian markets. It highlights how social enterprises can strengthen responsible sourcing, align with ESG priorities, and deliver meaningful community impact.
Key discussion points include:

The evolving landscape of supplier diversity in Asia and the growing role of social enterprises as inclusive, impact-driven suppliers
Frameworks and considerations for companies beginning or expanding supplier diversity programmes in the region
Practical examples from corporations successfully working with social enterprises

Participants will gain actionable insights and practical models for integrating social enterprises into corporate supply chains, helping them take concrete steps to strengthen supplier diversity initiatives in Asia.
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WSPD is run as an SPP community event. We are very happy to bring this event to the global procurement community for free of charge for the 5th consecutive year. If you haven’t done so already, please consider joining the SPP Community. Your support enables us to continue delivering events, content and unique opportunities such as WSPD. Join us, if you share the values of The Pledge and our goal of making sustainable procurement the default. https://www.spp.earth/join/#the-pledge/We grow stronger with every person that joins.
We have the bold vision of building a global community of procurement professionals engaging in radical collaboration to drive sustainability at scale. Our SPP safe, non-commercial spaces and platforms make this possible – and WSPD is one of these spaces. We ask attendees for active, respectful participation and to refrain from sales pitches and solicitation. Please read and adhere to the SPP Netiquette (www.spp.earth). And as always, if we can do anything to strengthen SPP spaces for you, let us know.
The session will be recorded and shared on the SPP YouTube channel: Sustainable Procurement Pledge – YouTube – by participating you consent to being recorded.

International Financial Institutions as Catalysts for MENA & Gulf Sustainable Procurement
2026-03-26 06:00 - 07:00 (Europe/Berlin)
01:00-02:00 EDT | 06:00-07:00 CET | 13:00-14:00 SGT | +++ Register here (it’s free!): Registration link +++
Join Mr. Hady Agina as he moderates an in-depth discussion on the evolving landscape of sustainable procurement in MENA and the Gulf region. This session will explore how major International Financial Institutions, including the World Bank and key Islamic banks, are embedding sustainability into procurement policies, the rationale behind these shifts, and the tangible impact on regional projects and supply chains. Participants will gain insights into the measures IFIs are taking to promote responsible sourcing and the broader implications for governments, businesses, and sectors across the Gulf. Don’t miss this opportunity to understand the trends shaping procurement practices and how sustainability is becoming a central driver of investment and development.
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WSPD is run as an SPP community event. We are very happy to bring this event to the global procurement community for free of charge for the 5th consecutive year. If you haven’t done so already, please consider joining the SPP Community. Your support enables us to continue delivering events, content and unique opportunities such as WSPD. Join us, if you share the values of The Pledge and our goal of making sustainable procurement the default. https://www.spp.earth/join/#the-pledge/We grow stronger with every person that joins.
We have the bold vision of building a global community of procurement professionals engaging in radical collaboration to drive sustainability at scale. Our SPP safe, non-commercial spaces and platforms make this possible – and WSPD is one of these spaces. We ask attendees for active, respectful participation and to refrain from sales pitches and solicitation. Please read and adhere to the SPP Netiquette (www.spp.earth). And as always, if we can do anything to strengthen SPP spaces for you, let us know.
The session will be recorded and shared on the SPP YouTube channel: Sustainable Procurement Pledge – YouTube – by participating you consent to being recorded.

How Every Region Can Cut Costs and Carbon with Renewable Electricity
2026-03-26 07:00 - 08:00 (Europe/Berlin)
02:00-03:00 EDT | 07:00-08:00 CET | 14:00-15:00 SGT | +++ Register here (it’s free!): Registration link +++
This session explores how organizations can unlock both cost savings and carbon reductions through renewable electricity. Speakers from Haleon, Bayer, and Schneider Electric will share regional experiences and discuss how renewable electricity can help accelerate supply-chain decarbonization.
Participants will explore:

Why renewable electricity matters and the options available for sourcing it
Practical stories from China, India, Europe, and North America on saving money while accessing renewable electricity

A panel discussion, moderated by Simon Gerrard, on the challenges that are slowing the transition

How renewable electricity can help accelerate supply-chain decarbonization
Key conclusions and a clear call to action

Join this session to understand practical pathways for accessing renewable electricity across regions—and how to move from ambition to implementation while delivering both cost and carbon savings.
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WSPD is run as an SPP community event. We are very happy to bring this event to the global procurement community for free of charge for the 5th consecutive year. If you haven’t done so already, please consider joining the SPP Community. Your support enables us to continue delivering events, content and unique opportunities such as WSPD. Join us, if you share the values of The Pledge and our goal of making sustainable procurement the default. https://www.spp.earth/join/#the-pledge/We grow stronger with every person that joins.
We have the bold vision of building a global community of procurement professionals engaging in radical collaboration to drive sustainability at scale. Our SPP safe, non-commercial spaces and platforms make this possible – and WSPD is one of these spaces. We ask attendees for active, respectful participation and to refrain from sales pitches and solicitation. Please read and adhere to the SPP Netiquette (www.spp.earth). And as always, if we can do anything to strengthen SPP spaces for you, let us know.
The session will be recorded and shared on the SPP YouTube channel: Sustainable Procurement Pledge – YouTube – by participating you consent to being recorded.

CPO fireside chat: Procurement in a BANI world
2026-03-26 08:00 - 09:00 (Europe/Berlin)
03:00–04:00 EDT | 08:00–09:00 CET | 15:00–16:00 SGT | +++ Register here (it’s free!): Registration link +++
This session reaffirms that Chief Procurement Officers remain firmly committed to the sustainability agenda despite regulatory shifts and global disruptions. It explores how challenges such as decarbonization, inequality, and increasing corporate liability and risk have become core business imperatives embedded in strategy.
Participants will explore:

The evolving sustainability agenda over the past five years and what it now means for procurement and business strategy toward 2030
The “Resilience or Responsible?” dilemma, including progress to date (Scope 1 and 2 reductions, renewable energy adoption, collaboration) and how these efforts have strengthened supplier relationships and operational resilience
Key enablers of impact, persistent barriers to transformation, and what must accelerate in the coming years
How to simplify and operationalise sustainability by embedding it into core systems and processes, adapting to legislation, leveraging data, AI and digitalisation, and strengthening transparency, scenario planning and innovation
The return on investment of sustainability, procurement’s strategic role, and when tangible ROI becomes visible
The case for stronger procurement collaboration, including change management, resilience, risk mitigation, and new skills and capabilities
A business-focused, forward-looking discussion that avoids political polarisation

You will leave with a clear message: CPOs remain strongly committed to sustainability. It is embedded in core strategy and must be proactively managed to secure resilience, compliance, and long-term value creation.
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WSPD is run as an SPP community event. We are very happy to bring this event to the global procurement community for free of charge for the 5th consecutive year. If you haven’t done so already, please consider joining the SPP Community. Your support enables us to continue delivering events, content and unique opportunities such as WSPD. Join us, if you share the values of The Pledge and our goal of making sustainable procurement the default. https://www.spp.earth/join/#the-pledge/We grow stronger with every person that joins.
We have the bold vision of building a global community of procurement professionals engaging in radical collaboration to drive sustainability at scale. Our SPP safe, non-commercial spaces and platforms make this possible – and WSPD is one of these spaces. We ask attendees for active, respectful participation and to refrain from sales pitches and solicitation. Please read and adhere to the SPP Netiquette (www.spp.earth). And as always, if we can do anything to strengthen SPP spaces for you, let us know.
The session will be recorded and shared on the SPP YouTube channel: Sustainable Procurement Pledge – YouTube – by participating you consent to being recorded.

From Risk to Resilience: How Retailers Drive Collective Action in Fresh Produce Supply Chains
2026-03-26 09:00 - 10:00 (Europe/Berlin)
04:00–05:00 EDT | 09:00–10:00 CET | 17:00–18:00 SGT | +++ Register here (it’s free!): Registration link +++
This session launches a new study commissioned by WWF Switzerland, WWF Austria and WWF Germany and conducted by 3Keel. It explores the potential of collective action at landscape level to address biodiversity and water risks in fresh produce supply chains and to strengthen long-term resilience.
Key discussion points include:

The limitations of certification and individual supplier programmes in addressing biodiversity and water risks at landscape level
Levers and pathways for scaling collective landscape action to mitigate supply risks
Practical examples and key messages from the study for procurement teams focused on systematic resilience building

Participants will gain insight into how Collective Landscape Engagement can manage water and biodiversity supply risks that farm-level action alone cannot address, and what this means for procurement strategies in fresh produce supply chains.
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WSPD is run as an SPP community event. We are very happy to bring this event to the global procurement community for free of charge for the 5th consecutive year. If you haven’t done so already, please consider joining the SPP Community. Your support enables us to continue delivering events, content and unique opportunities such as WSPD. Join us, if you share the values of The Pledge and our goal of making sustainable procurement the default. https://www.spp.earth/join/#the-pledge/We grow stronger with every person that joins.
We have the bold vision of building a global community of procurement professionals engaging in radical collaboration to drive sustainability at scale. Our SPP safe, non-commercial spaces and platforms make this possible – and WSPD is one of these spaces. We ask attendees for active, respectful participation and to refrain from sales pitches and solicitation. Please read and adhere to the SPP Netiquette (www.spp.earth). And as always, if we can do anything to strengthen SPP spaces for you, let us know.
The session will be recorded and shared on the SPP YouTube channel: Sustainable Procurement Pledge – YouTube – by participating you consent to being recorded.

2026 WSPD Closing Session - Around the table: what the reports say
2026-03-26 10:00 - 10:30 (Europe/Berlin)
05:00-05:30 EDT | 10:00-10:30 CET | 17:00-17:30 SGT | +++ Register here (it’s free!): Registration link +++
Join us to close the 5th annual World Sustainable Procurement Day with a fast-paced, insight-packed session that brings this year’s theme  Action over Noise  to life. Five years in this community has moved from building a vision to activating a global community.
SPP is a reality, and WSPD is where that community steps into the spotlight.
In a dynamic round robin, SPP partners will share one or two key takeaways from their latest reports and studies, offering a clear snapshot of where sustainable procurement stands today, where we are going and where action is already happening. This session helps map the landscape of research and resources shaping real progress that can help you on  your journey.
And the cherry on top, Thomas Udesen, Co-Founder of SPP. From the spark of inspiration to the thriving global community we see today, Thomas has been at the heart of shaping and driving SPP. Join us to hear his reflections, challenges to all of us, and his infectious passion for doing more, faster, and with greater impact, a finale sure to deliver plenty of goosebump moments.
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WSPD is run as an SPP community event. We are very happy to bring this event to the global procurement community for free of charge for the 5th consecutive year. If you haven’t done so already, please consider joining the SPP Community. Your support enables us to continue delivering events, content and unique opportunities such as WSPD. Join us, if you share the values of The Pledge and our goal of making sustainable procurement the default. https://www.spp.earth/join/#the-pledge/We grow stronger with every person that joins.
We have the bold vision of building a global community of procurement professionals engaging in radical collaboration to drive sustainability at scale. Our SPP safe, non-commercial spaces and platforms make this possible – and WSPD is one of these spaces. We ask attendees for active, respectful participation and to refrain from sales pitches and solicitation. Please read and adhere to the SPP Netiquette (www.spp.earth). And as always, if we can do anything to strengthen SPP spaces for you, let us know.
The session will be recorded and shared on the SPP YouTube channel: Sustainable Procurement Pledge – YouTube – by participating you consent to being recorded.

SPP | The Integration Imperative: Public Procurement Meets Emerging Tech
2026-04-21 10:00 - 11:15 (Europe/Berlin)
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Public procurement is the sleeping giant of government. It holds immense power to shape our future, yet for decades, it has remained dormant—bound by red tape and slow to change.
It’s time to wake it up.
This event is about one thing: the practical integration of emerging technologies into public procurement. Not theory. Not high-level speculation. Real strategies for getting AI, automation, and cutting-edge innovation into the hands of the public sector.
Join policymakers, tech innovators, and procurement leaders as we bridge the gap between legacy systems and the digital future.
The giant is stirring. Let’s put it to work.
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Join the discussions via our SPP Public Procurement LinkedIn Group: SPP Public Procurement and the SPP Emerging Technology Group: SPP Emerging Technology
As 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)
The event will be recorded and shared on the SPP YouTube channel: Sustainable Procurement Pledge – YouTube

SPP Denmark | In-person Event: Building Effective Supplier Engagement for Sustainable Procurement
2026-04-24 08:30 - 11:30 (Europe/Berlin)
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Join this in-person event organised by the SPP Denmark Chapter for practical insights on designing and scaling supplier engagement that drives real Scope 3 impact at Novonesis and STARK Group and for exchnaging and networking with procurement peers.

Supplier engagement is becoming one of the most powerful levers in driving Scope 3 reductions – but how do you actually design, launch, and scale efforts that truly make an impact?
Novonesis and STARK Group share their approaches and walk us through the objectives, design choices, challenges, and concrete outcomes from their supplier engagement efforts. We’ll explore what works, what doesn’t, and what procurement teams should focus on next.

For more information on the agenda and the venue, please follow the registration link above.

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SPP Singapore | In-person Event: From Crisis to Resilience
2026-04-28 18:30 - 20:30 (Asia/Singapore)
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From Crisis to Resilience: How Geopolitical Disruption Is Reshaping Procurement and accelerating sustainable transformation
Join SPP Singapore for an interactive evening exploring how the current geopolitical landscape is reshaping procurement strategy — from energy sovereignty and local sourcing to sustainable food supply chains, systems change and true-cost accounting.
Through two real-world case studies — one from hospitality and island tourism, one from aviation and food logistics — we’ll unpack the ripple effects of disruption across industries, and explore what resilient and sustainable procurement looks like in practice.
This is a participatory session. Come ready to share, challenge, and learn from fellow procurement and supply chain leaders navigating the same disruption.
What to expect:

A macro framing of the compounding crises hitting global supply chains — with a regional lens on SE Asia
Two practitioner-led case studies connecting aviation, tourism, food, and energy supply chains
A systems-thinking lens on why procurement professionals are uniquely positioned to drive resilience and sustainability
Interactive roundtable discussion — bring your own experiences and challenges

For more information, please follow the registration link.
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SPP DACH | In-Person Event at Bayer: Sustainable Procurement in Practice
2026-04-29 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/Berlin)
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Sustainable procurement in practice: interactive session with insights from GEA, Bayer & Together for Sustainability (TfS).

Join the Sustainable Procurement Pledge (SPP) DACH Chapter for an interactive session on sustainable procurement in practice, hosted by Bayer in Leverkusen.
Agenda:

Introduction to SPP DACH Chapter: Meet the Chapter Co-chairs!
Sustainable Procurement at GEA (Sebastian Zingsheim, Senior Director)
Sustainable Procurement at Bayer (Florian Vollmer, Head of Procurement Sustainability & Risk Management)
Together for Sustainability (TfS) Initiative
Interactive discussion and Q&A

Language: German/English
Door Time: Doors open at 10:00 for coffee. Session starts promptly at 10:30.
Parking: Visitor parking available on-site at Bayer Leverkusen campus. Please allow extra time for site access registration.
For more information, please follow the registration link.

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SPP x HPE | Connecting the Health System Value Chain: The Procurement Lense
2026-05-05 12:30 - 13:30 (Europe/Berlin)
Thank you very much for your interest in the SPP x HPE: Connecting the Health System Value Chain through the Procurement Lens workshop.
After careful consideration, we have decided to cancel this workshop and take a slightly different approach. Over the past week, the Interregional Forum in Montreal created encouraging momentum around this topic—particularly among Canadian stakeholders. At the same time, we recognize that the timing of tomorrow’s session is not well suited to enable their full participation. In addition, the workshop was originally designed as a highly interactive session for a broader group of procurement professionals. With the current number and composition of participants, it would not deliver the experience or outcomes we had intended, and you are expecting.
This is not a pause in the work—quite the opposite. We see a valuable opportunity to build on the momentum and we will keep you up to date.
In the meantime, we would very much welcome 1:1 conversations. Our aim is to build a small but committed and impactful group to help steer this work forward.
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Thank you again for your interest and engagement. We look forward to continuing the conversation.
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About this collaboration
SPP has joining forces with Health Proc Europe (HPE) under the Alliance for Procurement Impact (API) in 2026, contributing procurement practitioner insights through its Pharma & Life Sciences and Public Procurement Chapters to co-create and test a Sustainable & Resilient Procurement Toolkit.
The goal: to break down silos, empower open peer-to-peer conversations and strengthen supply chains across Europe in line with the EU Green Transition and Critical Medicines Act.
At World Sustainable Procurement Day 2026, we kicked off an important conversation: 👉 How can procurement help connect global health commitments with real-world impact across the Health System Value Chain?
🎥 Missed the WSPD session or want a refresher? Watch the session recording to get up to speed — it sets the scene and provides the foundation for what comes next: https://lnkd.in/du–dGqR

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SPP Champions Program | Annual In-person Meeting 2026
2026-05-19 10:30 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
Each year, the SPP Champions Program brings together procurement leaders and their teams from some of the world’s biggest organizations to accelerate sustainable change.
For the fith time, Champions and Transformation Panel members will gather in person to connect face-to-face, celebrate the progress we’ve made, and double down on what’s next. Together, we’ll explore how to scale what’s working, unlock peer insights, and drive even greater, faster impact across Champion organizations and the wider procurement community.
This is a space by procurement, for procurement – designed to shape the agenda, surface practical solutions, and strengthen the collective voice of leaders championing sustainable procurement around the world.
Date: Tuesday, 19 May 2026 | Time: tbc
Location: London, United Kingdom
Event format: Invitation only – Champion Program participants
For more information: Want to learn more about the SPP Champions Program or how your organization can get involved? Reach out to melissa@spp.earth or visit our Champions Program page.
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SPP Canada | Building a High Performance Human Rights Due Diligence Program
2026-05-20 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Berlin)
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Join this dynamic session designed to energize procurement professionals who want to lead meaningful human rights action inside their organizations. With Bill S-211 reporting deadlines approaching, there’s never been a more critical time to act — and this conversation dives into what it really takes to launch and sustain a high-impact Human Rights Due Diligence program — from setting a clear commitment to navigating risks, engaging suppliers, and responding confidently when issues surface.
Speakers will help participants cut through complexity, build momentum, and turn principles into practical, scalable action that strengthens both compliance and culture.
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The session will be recorded and shared on the SPP YouTube channel: Sustainable Procurement Pledge – YouTube

SPP @ London Climate Action Week | Sustainable Procurement – Missing Link to Climate Action (UN Global Compact event)
2026-06-24 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Berlin)
Over the past year, SPP and our community have been supporting the UN Global Compact’s Coalition for Sustainable Procurement to shape an emerging framework on sustainable procurement.
The Framework addresses a gap by providing practical, scalable tools that help companies embed sustainability into sourcing decisions by translating ESG goals into procurement actions, integrating sustainability across the full cycle, and enabling teams to balance cost, risk, resilience, and impact at scale.
This work has been steadily evolving through dialogue, co-creation, and input from coalition members and partners like SPP. We are now at an exciting milestone.
During London Climate Action Week, a select group of CPOs, CFOs, CEOs, sustainability leaders, government representatives and industry associations will be invited to engage with the next stage of this framework. In this session, participants will engage with the Framework ahead of its global launch in September 2026 at New York Climate Week, test its relevance against real business challenges, and explore how procurement can create value beyond compliance.
Coalition context and background: Coalition for Sustainable Procurement
Date: 24 June 2026
Time: 02:00pm – 04:00pm BST
Type: In-person
This UNGC event is extended to key SPP community participants.
The format will combine presentations and interactive round tables, including one hosted by Kathrin Decker, Deputy Director of SPP. This will be a valuable opportunity to engage SPP Community members directly with the framework, contribute perspectives from practice, and help shape the next phase of development.
For more information, please contact: kathrin@spp.earth.

SPP DACH | Where is Sustainability on your agenda now?
2026-06-25 13:30 - 14:30 (Europe/Berlin)
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In 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?
Join 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.
We look forward to welcoming you at the webinar!
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SPP Singapore | Influencing for Sustainable Procurement Success with Prof. Giuseppe Conti
2026-07-06 18:30 - 20:30 (Asia/Singapore)
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Join the Sustainable Procurement Pledge Singapore Chapter for an engaging evening session with Professor Giuseppe Conti, focused on one of the most critical yet often overlooked capabilities in modern procurement: INFLUENCING.
In today’s complex procurement landscape, professionals are increasingly expected to embed sustainability as a core supplier selection criteria and across procurement decision-making.
However, achieving this in practice requires more than policies and frameworks—it demands the ability to effectively influence stakeholders, navigate competing priorities, and drive meaningful change across the organisation.
This interactive session will explore the psychology behind influence and persuasion, equipping procurement professionals with practical tools and insights to strengthen their impact.
Drawing on behavioural science and real-world experience, Professor Conti will unpack how soft skills can be leveraged to build alignment, overcome resistance, and champion sustainable decision-making.
What you can expect:

A deeper understanding of the psychological principles that drive influence and decision-making

Practical techniques to strengthen your ability to advocate for sustainability in procurement processes

Insights into managing stakeholder dynamics and competing business priorities

An opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals committed to advancing sustainable procurement

Whether you are navigating internal resistance or looking to elevate sustainability within your sourcing strategy, this session will provide actionable guidance to enhance your effectiveness as a procurement leader.
Giuseppe Conti
Prof. Giuseppe Conti is a leading expert in negotiation and influence, combining 25years in senior roles at global multinationals with two decades of teaching experience.
He is the founder of CABL, a firm offering customized training in negotiation and influencing.
Since 2005, he has been an award-winning lecturer, recognized for his lively and interactive training workshops across leading business schools in Europe.
In 2025, he was ranked #1worldwide among the Top 30Global Gurus for Negotiation.
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For more information about the agenda and event location, please follow the registration link above.
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SPP Pharma Chapter | Launch - Sustainability Impact: Recognizing Real-World Results
2026-07-07 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Berlin)
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Join the co-chairs of the SPP Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences chapter for the launch of a new initiative to spotlight sustainability case studies from across the sector. This call for submissions invites suppliers to share real-world examples of delivered impact, helping to build a collective body of practical insights that can inspire and accelerate progress across the SPP community.
During this session, we will introduce the submission process and outline what makes a strong case study, with a focus on measurable outcomes across climate, nature, and social dimensions. Clear guidance will be provided for both large organizations and small and medium-sized businesses, ensuring a broad and inclusive range of contributions.
Selected case studies will be highlighted as leading examples of supplier sustainability in action, with the most impactful entries recognized and celebrated at a virtual event in October. In addition, all participants will have the opportunity to be featured in SPP’s The Guide and WBCSD’s Business Action Bank/Climate Drive, helping to amplify their work and support peer learning across the industry.
Join us to learn how to contribute your experience and help build a shared resource of practical sustainability solutions that others across the sector can adapt and scale.
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The event will be recorded and shared on the SPP YouTube channel: Sustainable Procurement Pledge – YouTube
