Building Effective Supplier Engagement for Sustainable Procurement

Supplier engagement is becoming one of the most powerful levers in driving Scope 3 reductions - but how do you actually design, launch, and scale efforts that truly make an impact?

Join us as Novonesis and STARK Group share their approaches and walk us through the objectives, design choices, challenges, and concrete outcomes from their supplier engagement efforts. We’ll explore what works, what doesn’t, and what procurement teams should focus on next.

Agenda Highlights

Breakfast (8:30-9:00)

Introduction to SPP

Case Presentation: Novonesis & STARK Group
A step‑by‑step walkthrough of how two organizations built their approaches, including:

• Objectives: The challenges they set out to solve
• Design & structure: Key elements, frameworks, and processes
• Supplier selection & criteria: How and why certain suppliers were chosen
• Challenges & solutions: What got in the way - and how they addressed it
• Communication & collaboration: Ensuring clear expectations and ongoing dialogue
• Measurement & metrics: Tracking performance and integrating insights into procurement decisions
• Incentives & motivation: What encouraged suppliers to take action
• Innovation & change: How the initiatives sparked broader supply‑chain improvements

Panel Discussion: Lessons Learned & What’s Next
Engage with practitioners on practical tips for implementation, reflections on what they would do differently, and trends shaping the future of supplier engagement.

Future Outlook
Explore how supplier engagement is evolving - from digital tools to new collaboration models and emerging sustainability expectations.

Networking (11:00-11:30)

Join us to connect with procurement and sustainability professionals who are committed to building stronger, more collaborative, and more impactful supplier relationships. Let’s share ideas, inspire one another, and accelerate meaningful change together.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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