We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming event, "Driving Sustainability in the Supply Chain", as part of our global campaign “Solving global challenges together” in the run-up of COP28.
 
We are thrilled to have Jaime de Bourbon de Parme, the Climate Envoy of the Netherlands, deliver the keynote speech.

The summer of 2023 was the hottest on record, according to data from the European Union Climate Change Service, with the planet fast approaching tipping points that will make climate chaos irreversible.

The UNFCCC First Global Stocktake Report (2023) brings to light the urgency of climate action, highlighting the significant gap between where we stand and the ambitious targets of the Paris Agreement. Collective and urgent attention and action - in the supply chain among other, is required to mitigate the effects of climate change.

But… do you know where to start? Where are the examples of companies doing this well? Do you know what is required from a legal perspective to make your supply chain more sustainable? Or what economic benefits the transition to a more sustainable supply chain can bring to your company? What are the repeatable patterns we can all learn from them to drive systems level change across our industry?

This event aims to accelerate climate action towards carbon zero supply chains by:

1. Underscoring the need to step up climate action (scope 3 in particular, regenerative agriculture);
2. Sharing valuable information, insights and actionable ideas to reduce environmental impact in the supply chain;
3. Encouraging radical collaboration among large corporations and SMEs, public and private sector;
4. Offering networking opportunities to find green solutions for your companies.

Following the keynote of the Climate Envoy of the Netherlands, we have two expert panels that will take you through their learnings, challenges, and the opportunities they see to realize a sustainable, carbon zero supply chain.

Speakers include:

1. Robert Metzke - Global Head Sustainability at Philips;
2. Yousef Yousef - CEO and Founder at LG Sonic;
3. Merei Wagenaar - Executive Director at UN Global Compact Network Netherlands;
4. Usama Asif - Procurement Director Nutrition at Unilever;
5. Jeroen Ouwehand - Partner and Chair of ESG and Responsible Business at Clifford Chance;
6. Wijnand Bruinsma - Director of Sustainability at AkzoNobel;
7. Matt Paver - COO at Carbon Responsible;
8. Joukje Janssen - Partner ESG Services at PwC;
9. Sanne Dekker - Manager Public Affairs at FrieslandCampina;
10. Petra Hissink - Sustainability Director at Royal Cosun;
11. Dennis Bakx - Global Sustainability Manager - Global Procurement at Heineken;
12. Jean Leite - Senior Sustainability Director at Rabobank.

The event will be moderated by Arjan Rensma, CEO and Founder of Sustainnovate.today.

Programme:

15:00 - 15:05 Opening remarks by Lyne Biewinga, Executive Director Membership, NBCC
15:05 - 15:15: Keynote by Jaime de Bourbon de Parme, Climate Envoy of The Netherlands
15:15 - 15:25: Reflection by Merei Wagenaar, Executive director UN GC Network Netherlands
15:25 - 16:05: Panel 1: the challenges
16:05 - 16:20: Break
16:20 - 17:10: Panel 2: solutions and best practices
17:10 - 17:15: What concrete actions will you now take? 
17:15 - 17:25: Launch of Green Coach Programme by Annick Boyen, Unilever
17:25 - 17:30: Closing remarks by Diederik van Wassenaer, Chair NBCC
17:30 - 18:30: Drinks reception

This event is supported by UN Global Compact Network Netherlands.

The in-person event will take place on 27 September from 15:00 - 17:30 CET, followed by a networking reception between 17:30-18:30 CET.

Location: HQ of Philips, winner of the NBCC Sustainability Award, Amstelplein 2, 1096 BC Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Mark the date in your agenda and secure your attendance through the link below. Limited seats are available, so first come, first served.
 
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