The first sustainable procurement event. By practitioners. For practitioners.
When: October 17th, 2024
Where: SALT, Oslo
Sustainable procurement is paving the way for a future where procurement and sustainability teams work together to champion ethical, environmental, and economic impact.
Procurement has always been about cost, quality, and delivery. But now, ethical and environmental considerations are equally important too. Companies need to look at all these together to succeed.
Join us at the Summit to discover how procurement can create impact and explore ways to work together within your company and with your suppliers.
You’ll leave with practical tools, actionable insights, and new connections.
Enjoy engaging talks, workshops, and networking at Salt’s stunning location by the Opera House in Oslo.
We can’t wait to welcome you!
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Full speaker lineup and agenda coming soon!
Stage: Den Arktiske Hovedscenen
Ignite CEO Sigbjørn Nome will introduce the main topic for the day - the new era of Procurement.
We’ll unpack the findings from our joint study with EY on the state of sustainability in procurement. Learn what the industry’s current priorities are, the key challenges they’re facing, and the biggest opportunities in the future.
Get a strategic perspective on sustainable procurement and understand what it takes to succeed from two leading experts. Together, they’ll share real-world examples and practical tips to help you successfully transform your business.
Armijn Verweij, Partner & Head of Procurement for Europe and the Middle East, EY
Katharina Stenholm, Chief Sustainability Officer, DSM-Firmenich
Stage: Pyramiden
The Norwegian government now requires that climate and environmental criteria must account for at least 30% of the weighting in public tenders. In this session, our speakers will share the latest best practices, ensuring you’re up-to-date with the latest standards. The presentations will be followed by a rapid panel discussion.
Ida Kristine Hjorteset, Director, Lawyer with a focus on Public Procurement Law, EY
Hjalmar Storrvik, Director, Lawyer with a focus on Public Procurement Law, EY
Marit Holter-Sørensen, Head of Department, The Norwegian Agency for Public and Financial Management (DFØ)
Anders W. Skumsnes, Head of Procurement , University of Oslo
Stage: Den Arktiske Hovedscenen
New sustainability legislation, particularly CSRD, are expanding reporting requirements to include the entire supply chain, increasing complexity for procurement and sustainability professionals. This session will clarify regulatory frameworks, address challenges in implementing CSRD within procurement, and explore investor expectations for regulatory compliance.
Moderated by: Linn Anker-Sørensen, Global Sustainability Regulatory Lead, EY Law
Catherine Dehli, Sustainability Expert and Co-founder, Celsia
Thomas W. Grieg, Investment Director, Grieg Kapital
Stage: Langhuset
In this session, industry leaders will discuss how to balance economic, ethical, and environmental considerations in purchasing decisions. They’ll explore the feasibility of meeting stakeholder expectations, resolving conflicts between these considerations, and the potential for quantifying sustainability benefits, including the role of CBAM.
Moderated by: Øyvind Fredriksen, Global Sustainability Director, Hexagon Purus
Lars Heine Njåstad, Vice President, Global Supply Chain, DOF
Julie Dahl Benum, Director of Strategy and ESG, Norbit
Thomas Strøm, Product marketing Manager / Commercial Product Manager, Visma Proceedo
Stage: Pyramiden
Sourcing experts Deepstream examine the complexities of sustainable sourcing, focusing on the challenges and strategies necessary for achieving true sustainability in business. This session will cover critical topics, including the risks of greenwashing, the need for investment in clean energy, the strategic role of sustainability in business, and the future of procurement.
Hosted by Scott Farrance, Head of Clients & Partnerships, Deepstream
Susanne Vinje, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Kyoto Group
Stage: Langhuset
Category management is a well-known, strategic approach to procurement. However, many businesses still haven't implemented it. This session will discuss it's importance and argue that sustainability should be considered explicity as part of the category strategy in order to succeed.
Moderated by: Karina Nilsen, Head of Sustainability, GK
Tom Arild Trosterud, Vice President Procurement, Hurtigruten
Niklas Frisk, Group Procurement, Stena Metall.
Stage: Den Arktiske Hovedscenen
Learn how leading practitioners integrate risk management into supplier performance. Each speaker will share their experience on designing processes to proactively screen risks, conduct materiality assessments, and manage risks in conflict areas.
Learn how leading practitioners integrate risk management into supplier performance. Each speaker will share their experience on designing processes to proactively screen risks, conduct materiality assessments, and manage risks in conflict areas.
Moderated by: Ingrid Håvik, Sustainable Purchasing Manager, Strawberry
Eyvind Zetterberg, Procurement Head of Analytics and Business Development, Veidekke
Shahn Bothma, ESG and Risk Manager, Gearbulk
Trygve Ulset, Sustainability Manager, NHO
Stage: Den Arktiske Hovedscenen
Get ready for a session that combines strategy, excitement, and a whole lot of fun! Chess experts Maud Rødsmoen and Jon Ludvig Hammer — both top players and TV2 commentators — will show you how strategic thinking in chess mirrors the principles of sustainable procurement. With their engaging teaching style and passion for chess, this session promises to be as entertaining as it is insightful!
Maud Rødsmoen - Chess Master & TV2 Presenter
Jon Ludvig Hammer - Chess Grandmaster & TV2 Presenter
Stage: Langhuset
Join an engaging session where you get to meet other sustainability and procurement professionals through a host of fun and insightful activities.
Stage: Den Arktiske Hovedscenen
Co-hosts of the "Sustainability & Profitability" podcast, Sveinung and Lars Jacob Pedersen will lead an engaging and insightful discussion with practical tips and innovative ideas sure to inspire you.
Sveinung Jørgensen, Associate Professor in Sustainable Business, Norwegian School of Economics
Lars Jacob Tynes Pedersen, Professor & Co-head of Centre for Sustainable Business, Norwegian School of Economics
Hear the inspirational sustainability stories behind three of Norway’s biggest companies. Find out how they work with sustainable procurement, the challenges they're facing, and how they include sustainability into the procurement organization.
Lars Erik Lund, EVP Strategy and Sustainability at Veidekke
Eyvind Zetterberg, Procurement Head of Analytics and Business Development, Veidekke
Anne Berit Østby Rike, Sustainable Procurement Director at Yara
Lena Aarhus, Manager of Safety and Sustainability at Equinor
Stage: Bazaar and Langhuset
It's time to kick back, relax and enjoy the rest of the evening.