Meet the speakers at the Sustainable Supply Chain Conference

Later this month, Logistics Manager will host the Sustainable Supply Chain Conference at 30 Euston Square, London for the second year running. As the event draws nearer, we’re taking a closer look at who delegates can expect to hear from on the day and what else the conference offers those who attend.

Logistics Manager’s Sustainable Supply Chain Conference is a one-day face-to-face event where delegates can hear directly from industry-leading speakers about how business sustainability can influence their bottom line. It is totally free to attend for buyers of logistics services.

Innovation will continue to drive supply chain sustainability in the years to come. At the Sustainable Supply Chain Conference, delegates will learn how to ‘go green’ throughout their end-to-end operations, discussing topics such as procurement, operations, retirement, data and communication. Overall, the conference will consider the environmental and human impact of products, from cradle to grave.

From raw materials sourcing, production, storage and delivery to every transportation link in-between, the journey is not easy – the complexity of many supplier relationships and border crossings makes supply chain sustainability extremely challenging. But the payback for getting it right is priceless, delivering on the three Ps of the bottom line – people, profits and the planet.

The conference will be chaired by Logistics Manager’s editor Emily Uwemedimo and features a packed agenda of industry experts.

So who’s speaking at this year’s Sustainable Supply Chain Conference? Click the banners below to find out more about each of this year’s expert speakers!

Fiona Coull, senior programme manager, Cross River Partnership

Cross River Partnership’s Fiona Coull will talk delegates through the London Light Freight Walking Trial, a project which aims to cut emissions and congestion in London by replacing light goods vehicles with porters who transport freight on foot using an electric-assisted trolley.

Jacquie Silvester, head of sustainability & improvement, The Cotswold Company

Jacquie Silvester is returning to the Sustainable Supply Chain Conference for the second year running, this time asserting that sustainability deserves a better ranking on the business strategy and highlighting the importance of getting the narrative right when it comes to sustainability.

Khanh Mach, sustainability specialist, Quorn Foods

Quorn Foods’ Khanh Mach will discuss the importance of engaging all of a business’ stakeholders in its sustainability journey, ensuring that everyone in the supply chain understands the importance of improving sustainability and their role in that process.

Joseph Hurst, transport sustainability lead, Nestlé UK and Ireland

Nestlé’s Joseph Hurst will share key learnings from Nestlé’s transfer to a fully diesel alternative HGV owned fleet, as well as the company’s sustainability roadmap for the future.

Xinchen Li, research assistant, Aurora Insights

Aurora Insights’ Xinchen Li will present the findings of a recent report from the knowledge hub, which takes a detailed look at trends, attitudes and challenges surrounding sustainability within supply chains.

Ed Ayton, sustainability & ethics advisor, Abel & Cole

Abel & Cole’ Ed Ayton will provide insights into animal welfare as a consideration when organisations are deciding on their sustainability agenda, looking into the importance of this issue and what should be included in a good animal welfare policy.

Fiona Humphries PIEMA, quality & sustainability compliance lead, Sipsmith

Sipsmith’s Fiona Humphries will speak to delegates about the gin distillery’s ongoing search for solutions to managing Scope 3 emissions, focusing on the importance of partnerships and emissions measurement.

Alex Florea, head of sustainability, Medik8

Medik8’s Alex Florea will address the skincare company’s B Corp certification journey and how the B Corp standard can be used by organisations as a force for good.

Toby Newman, CEO, Enistic

Enistic’s Toby Newman will cover effective data collection methods for supply chain analysis, implementing carbon accounting practices and strategies to reduce supply chain carbon emissions using data insights.

Dr Tom Simmons, founder & CEO, The Supplant Company

The Supplant Company’s Tom Simmons will explain what the food ingredient company is doing to address issues concerning health and the environment.

Panel discussion: How can companies balance sustainability and profitability in today’s economic landscape?

Emily Uwemedimo, editor, Logistics Manager

Lucy Jeffrey, founder, Bare Kind

David Carter, COO, The Cheeky Panda

Esther Knight, founder, Fanfare Label

Logistics Manager’s editor Emily Uwemedimo will moderate a panel discussion on how making progress towards sustainability can be achieved whilst still maintaining profitability, a topic that is especially relevant given rising costs and increasing pressure to be more sustainable. The panel consists of Bare Kind’s Lucy Jeffries, The Cheeky Panda’s David Carter and Fanfare Label’s Esther Knight.

Panel discussion: How can AI make supply chains more sustainable?

Tom Nicholls, CCO, Datasparq

Richard Cowley, head of transport solutions, GXO Logistics

Ishbel Hughes-d’Aeth, principal product lead, Datasparq

Datasparq’s COO Tom Nicholls will host a second panel discussion, this one centring around how AI can contribute to improved sustainability within the supply chain, looking at the cost savings and environmental benefits AI can deliver. It will take examples from GXO and Iceland’s partnership with Datasparq to illustrate how AI is transforming supply chains. Joining Nicholls on the panel is GXO’s Richard Cowley and Datasparq’s Ishbel Hughes-d’Aeth.

There’s all this to look forward to at the Sustainable Supply Chain Conference on 25 June 2024 – click here to register now for free!