hktdc.com Sourcing Webinar: Sustainability - The Future of Sourcing

Sustainability has become essential for organisations of all sizes. Buyers and consumers prefer to connect with companies exhibit strong sustainability by all means. However, how do we kick off and manage it? Three sustainability advocates will join the dialogue to share their best practices for sustainability strategy and implementation. The discussion will cover the following topics:


🔑Current trends for sustainable products and services in Europe


🔑Tips on fulfilling the sustainability product standard and approach to sustainable sourcing


🔑Long-term financial impact of sustainable production


🔑Q&A session

Sarah Ward

CEO, The Giftware Association

Sarah is the Chief Executive of the Giftware Association which supports its members by offering invaluable advice and assistance to everyone involved in Gift Industry. Coming originally from a blue-chip retail background, Sarah then worked at Penny Kennedy where she gained extensive knowledge within the card, wrap and stationery areas of business. Her role at the GA has seen her utilise these skills across a broader environment and the association is delighted to offer help to everyone from established companies to start-ups, manufacturers and retailers.

 

Geri Liu

Business Development Manager, EcoVadis

Geri was the first customer-facing team member in the EcoVadis’Asia-Pacific region and is well experienced in supporting multinational enterprises like Faurecia, Nestlé, and L'Oréal in developing and implementing sustainable strategies. Geri is the key advocate for helping companies in the Asia Pacific to apply best practices to their processes and integrate sustainability into procurement organisations. With over 10 years of experience in strategic planning, client engagement and liaising with multicultural, international teams cross Asia, Europe and North Americas regions.

 

Helena Mansell-Stopher

CEO and Founder, Products of Change

Helena has over 25 years in the licensing industry across media and lifestyle brands, as well as a 5-year career in sustainability. She founded Products of Change to provide a safe place for the industry to learn, connect and transition to a more sustainable future. She also curates the sustainability in licensing conference (SILC) the first of its kind in the brand and licensing industry, formed to advance the industries knowledge on future innovations within the sustainability space.