Sustainability LIVE Puts Supply Chains in Spotlight in NYC
Procurement and supply chain leaders are front and centre at Sustainability LIVE: Climate Week NYC.
Industry experts and executives will come together to explore how global supply networks can balance resilience, sustainability and business growth.
In today’s world, procurement teams and supply chain executives are under unprecedented pressure to not only deliver cost efficiency and operational reliability but also demonstrate real progress on climate action.
From food systems to consumer goods and corporate procurement frameworks, supply chains are often where sustainability commitments succeed or fail.
What’s on the agenda?
At this year’s event, attendees will gain insights into how organisations are responding to disruption, building partnerships across sectors and rethinking procurement strategies to align with net zero targets.
The sessions will showcase how leaders are embedding ESG principles into sourcing and supplier management, while also adopting innovative tools and technologies to increase transparency and resilience.
Building a Resilient and Sustainable Food System
Jim Andrew, Chief Sustainability Officer at PepsiCo, will return to Sustainability LIVE: Climate Week NYC on Day 1 to further explore sustainability in the food industry.
Having previously spoken about decarbonisation and regenerative agriculture, Jim will expand on his previous discussions and explore how organisations can build both resilient and sustainable food systems.
Two Sides of the Table: Aligning Agriculture and Brands for Impact and Business Resilience
Jim will also be appearing alongside Pilar Cruz, Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer and Head of Global Impact at Cargill for a joint fireside chat. The two will discuss how brands and agriculture can align for impact and business resilience.
Sustainable Procurement & Supply Chain
Sustainability starts in the supply chain. In this panel, leading executives will explore how procurement leaders are embedding ESG into supplier engagement, leveraging data to cut scope 3 emissions and fostering transparent, resilient value chains.
Discover how forward-thinking organisations are turning procurement into a catalyst for sustainable growth.
Panellists include:
- Rachel Delacour, CEO and Co-founder of SWEEP
- Jon Hixson, Chief Sustainability Officer and Vice President of Global Government Affairs at Yum! Brands
- Jen Huffstetler, Chief Sustainability Officer at HP
- Nicholas Mazzei, Vice President of Sustainability at DP World
- Manosij Ganguli, Group Chief Sustainability Officer at Aramex
These sessions promise to highlight the critical role supply chains play in addressing climate challenges.
With collaboration, innovation and strategic leadership, procurement teams can transform risk into opportunity and drive measurable impact.
Attendees at Sustainability LIVE: Climate Week NYC will gain actionable insights into building supply chains that are not only sustainable but also resilient and future-ready.
Join us at Sustainability LIVE: Climate Week NYC on 22 September.
