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Sustainable Supply Chain Exhibition Theatre

Sustainable Supply Chain Exhibition

Sustainable Supply Chain Exhibition Theatre

The Sustainable Supply Chain Exhibition Theatre will feature both case-study presentations from exhibitors focussing on the benefits delivered by their products and services along with seminars from industry thought-leaders and experts in the sustainability field.

Accredited for CPD

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10:20
    • See packaging differently: Understand how transit packaging can evolve from a cost centre into a strategic driver of efficiency, compliance, and sustainability

    • Identify hidden value: Learn how smarter packaging choices reduce total cost of ownership by cutting waste, damage, and downtime across warehouse operations

    • Build a future-ready strategy: Discover practical steps to align your packaging approach with ESG goals, regulatory requirements, and long-term operational resilienceacopia group

10:40
    • Eco-friendly packaging that reduces waste and cost[' k

11:00
    • Understand the environmental impact of paper-based warehouse processes
    • Explore how digital and voice-enabled picking systems reduce waste and improve efficiency
    • Learn from real-world case studies demonstrating significant sustainability gains and identify practical first steps for launching a warehouse’s digital sustainability journeyj h
11:20
11:40
    • Optimizing warehouse and transport operations for lower emissionsGrey Matter
12:00
    • Using AI to monitor, analyse, and optimise energy and resource use across the supply chain
    •  How AI can forecast emissions hotspots and recommend actionable decarbonisation strategies
    •  Leveraging AI tools to scale sustainable practices while improving operational efficiency and resilience
12:20
    • Existing and evolving UK/EU sustainability regulations

    • Key challenges and opportunities for implementing regulations

    • Case studies and technology for building sustainable supply chainsAurora Insights

12:40
13:20
    • Connecting SMEs with funding and innovation supportInnovate UK Business Connect
13:40
    • How the NHS will reach Net Zero across its supply chain, including the roadmap to 2045, strengthened supplier requirements, and how transparency, carbon reduction plans, and social value weightings are driving sector‑wide progress
    • How 3PL and contracting are embedding decarbonisation into operations, from integrating Net Zero and Social Value in procurement (minimum 10% weighting) to ensuring suppliers meet Scope 1, 2, and key Scope 3 disclosure requirements
    • Where technology is making the biggest impact today, including digital emissions reporting, route optimisation, lifecycle insights, and innovations that help suppliers measure, reduce, and verify carbon across complex, multi‑tier supply chains

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14:00
    • How eCargo solutions reduce emissions, congestion, and costs in dense urban environments
    • The role of micro-fulfilment centres, automation, and digital platforms in supporting eCargo adoption
    • Future City Policy, infrastructure, and investment enablers to mainstream eCargo in urban supply chains
14:20
14:40
    • Leading sustainability frameworks and certifications

    • Tools and metrics to track (ESG) performance

    • How to integrate frameworks into supply chain operations for risk mitigation and credibility

15:20
    • Innovations in recyclable, reusable, and compostable packaging materials
    • Reducing Waste & Carbon Footprint: Strategies to minimize packaging volume, improve efficiency, and cut emissions 
    • Collaborative Approaches: Partnering with suppliers, brands, and consumers to implement circular packaging solutions
15:40
    • Optimising production planning and using demand forecasting
    • Innovative Byproduct Solutions, turning food manufacturing byproducts into new ingredients, beverages, or value-added products 
    • Leveraging packaging innovations and storage techniques to maintain product quality and prevent spoilage. 
10:00
    • How accurate, transparent data enables companies to measure, track, and disclose Scope 1–3 emissions. 
    • Leveraging digital tools, analytics, and real-time monitoring to identify hotspots and drive meaningful carbon reductions. 
    • Building trust and resilience across suppliers, customers, and financiers by using shared data frameworks to accelerate collective climate action. 
10:20
    • ​​​​​​Don’t cut corners
    • Supply chain grows your business
    • Plan ahead

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10:40
11:00
    • How large businesses can benefit from supporting their supplier with sustainability
    • How businesses in the supply chain can benefit from being more sustainable
    • Practical steps for supply chain sustainabilitySustainability West Midlands
11:20
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11:40
12:20
    • You can drive sales through sustainability as it's what people want
    • You can change your entire business to become sustainable
    • Why it's key to do soOLPRO
12:40
    • Understanding B Corp and other leading sustainability standards, and what they mean for business credibility
    • Practical approaches to monitoring, reporting, and verifying environmental and social impact across supply chains
    • How certifications can move from a compliance exercise to a catalyst for transformation and stakeholder trust
13:00
    • Why map risk and sustainability problems in multi-tier supply chains?

    • What data from multi-tier supply chains to collect? What can AI do?

    • How to learn and implement AI solutions for green supply chains?University of Leeds

13:20
13:40
    • How microplastics affect oceans, food systems, human health, and corporate sustainability goals
    • Emerging solutions in packaging, textiles, and manufacturing to cut microplastic leakage at the source
    • The role of regulation, corporate responsibility, and consumer behaviour in addressing the microplastics challenge
14:00
    • How businesses can apply internal carbon pricing to guide procurement, logistics, and manufacturing decisions
    • Using carbon pricing to align incentives, share costs, and accelerate emissions reductions across supply chains
    • How forward-looking companies leverage carbon pricing not just for compliance, but as a driver of efficiency, innovation, and resilience
14:20
    • How solar, wind, and battery storage can cut emissions and costs at warehouses, ports, and logistics parks. 
    • Integrating Clean Power into Operations: Practical steps for electrifying fleets, cold storage, and material handling equipment with renewable energy. 
    • Collaboration and Investment Models: How logistics providers, landlords, and tenants can work together to scale renewable infrastructure. 
14:40
    • Understanding how products affect the environment from sourcing to disposal
    • Using LCAs to improve product design, packaging, and supply chain strategies
    • Leveraging LCA insights to meet stakeholder expectations and strengthen brand credibility