Sustainability starts with commitment. It is driven by true commitment and perseverance, a determination to always go forward and never go back. It means doing, not just trying, and facing challenges head-on.
Committed individuals develop businesses that have a purpose. They build strong communities and create growth that is sustainable. They remain bold in the face of uncertainty, never wavering.
2:43Sustain 2024 brought together 600+ in-person attendees and 3,800+ virtual participants to exchange knowledge, ideas and inspiration on supply chain sustainability. Here are the highlights.
Our annual Sustain conference brings together sustainability pioneers, thought leaders, executives and practitioners from across the business world – here are six key takeaways from this year’s event.
9:41Listen to EcoVadis Co-CEOs, Pierre-François Thaler and Frédéric Trinel, open Sustain 2024. They set the stage for some of the sustainability megatrends explored throughout the conference.
1:55Watch the opening video for Sustain 2024. It explores this year's theme of "Plus Ability" – helping companies develop the abilities they need to thrive while also protecting our planet and society.
21:26Andrew Winston, best-selling author and sustainability thought leader, explores global gigatrends and how businesses can drive positive change in an increasingly uncertain world.
19:24In this session, Virginie Courtin of Clarins and Wytse Kaastra of Accenture discuss how to drive sustainability strategy and implementation at the executive level.
32:58This session brings together leading chief procurement officers from very different industries to explore the shared and unique challenges they face on their value chain decarbonization journeys.
19:30Dexter Galvin from CDP and Anke Hampel from ABB dive into the state of the climate crisis, the shifting carbon regulatory landscape and the progress companies are making.
24:56In an inspiring session, Karen Darke shares how she has overcome and embraced challenges on her way to becoming a Paralympic Gold Medalist, adventurer and author.
31:13This session brings together sustainability reporting leaders, including from EFRAG, to discuss how companies can navigate the complex and rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.
22:37Co-CEOs Pierre-François Thaler and Frédéric Trinel present the latest updates from EcoVadis and discuss upcoming developments in 2024.
12:11Annabelle Roberts and Richard Eyram, EcoVadis' Chief Customer Officer, present the EcoVadis Awards.
2:04Emily Rakowski, Chief Marketing Officer at EcoVadis, opens day two of Sustain 2024, reflecting on the previous day's impactful sessions.
15:37John Elkington explores the threats that hyper-politicization and a "democracy recession" pose to global sustainability. He looks ahead at key trends and highlights how to be a part of the solution.
8:49This session explores how integrating sustainability into enterprise resource planning processes can help your company unlock value. It covers strategies for embedding ESG principles into core busines
26:27In this session, Sally Uren and Sonja Haut discuss the importance of going beyond ESG compliance to shape a just and regenerative future.
43:50This session explores how to effectively engage both internal and external stakeholders to accelerate your sustainable program.
44:35This session shines a spotlight on the accelerating biodiversity crisis. Panelists discuss the current state of action on biodiversity and the benefits of a "nature-positive" approach to business.
42:54Embedding sustainability in retail value chains is crucial for reducing environmental impact and promoting ethical practices. This session explores strategies for integrating sustainable practices
