CLOSED EVENT | CORPORATE MEMBERS ONLY

Due to the limited capacity of the venue, only 35 participants can attend the event. Registration alone does not ensure attendance; kindly await the receipt of a confirmation email before booking your travel arrangements.

The Atelier series “Suppliers Engagement for Sustainable Impact” is designed to equip corporate members with a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with developing mature and advanced supplier engagement strategies. It will demonstrate how such strategies can support the adoption of effective sustainability due diligence frameworks. Companies will learn best practices for enhancing supplier relationships and leveraging sustainability as a strategic asset to drive long-term, collaborative value.

Day 1 | Engaging Suppliers in Sustainability: Building an Effective Supplier Engagement Strategy

Learn how to achieve full transparency in the upstream supply chain and develop a fact-based approach to supplier engagement. Understand how to transition from a risk-based to an impact-based approach to sustainable supply chain management. Explore how to go beyond unilateral definition of sustainability requirements to develop effective engagement and joint actions with suppliers, enhancing competitiveness by addressing sustainability in a collaborative and efficient manner. Understand the processes, strategies, and actions that companies can adopt to enhance supplier engagement, such as supplier councils, annual meetings, and supplier training or content. Gain insights into EU due diligence requirements and the critical role of supplier engagement in driving sustainability impact beyond compliance.

Day 2 | Responsible Purchasing Practices: The Power of Collaboration for Growth and Competitiveness

Explore best practices and case studies of collaboration and engagement with suppliers to support sustainability due diligence. Understand the frameworks for responsible purchasing practices and how to create long-term value through supplier partnerships. Gain insights into the role of multi-stakeholder initiatives in advancing due diligence efforts and implementing on-the-ground remedial action plans. Learn how to effectively leverage grievance mechanisms to engage suppliers in remediation and continuous improvement efforts.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

• Sustainability Managers

• Supply Chain and Procurement Managers

• Compliance Officers

• ESG Data Manager Officers

• Audit and Risk Management Officers

For more information:

Filippo Spiezia, Senior Project Manager, fs@csreurope.org

 Matilde Emma Bettella, Project Manager, me@csreurope.org.