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Driving Sustainability in the Supply Chain - Solving Global Challenges Together

September 22, 2023

Author: Benelux Chamber Shanghai

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ABOUT THE NBCC

THE VOICE OF BUSINESS

The first initiatives to the establishment of the Netherlands British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) were taken in London in 1891 and today the NBCC is a fully independent bi-lateral commercial membership organization with members and clients in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and some third countries.

It is the leading organisation for British-Dutch businesses. The activities are organised around 4 main pillars: sharing information, representation, making connections and introductions and tailor made services. Activities vary from trade missions to seminars and a large variety of small and large scale networking.

 

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. Sanne Dekker - Manager Public Affairs at FrieslandCampina;
  3. Jeroen Ouwehand - Partner and Chair of ESG and Responsible Business at Clifford Chance;
  4. Petra Hissink - Sustainability Director at Royal Cosun;
  5. Usama Asif - Procurement Director Nutrition at Unilever;
  6. Dennis Bakx - Global Sustainability Manager - Global Procurement at Heineken;
  7. Jean Leite - Senior Sustainability Director at Rabobank;
  8. Joukje Janssen - Partner ESG Services at PwC.

Programme:

14:30 - 15:00: Doors open and coffee 15:00 - 15:15: Keynote by Jaime de Bourbon de Parme, The Climate Envoy of The Netherlands 15:15 - 15:25: Reflection by Merei Wagenaar, Executive Director UN Global Compact Network Netherlands 15:25 - 16:25: Expert panel discussion and Q&A 16:25 - 16:45: Break 16:45 - 17:15: ‘Real-life challenges’ – interactive panel discussion 17:15 - 17:25: Launch of ‘Green Coach’ Programme by Annick Boyen, VP Communications at 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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Register here!