Wistia - [EN] - Sustain Recordings 2026

Sustain 2026 Day 1 Welcome

Monica Visconi-Patel, Chief Marketing Officer and Christopher Pennington, SVP Global Sales and Alliances, EcoVadis open Sustain 2026 with a welcome.

The Double-Edged Sword: AI, Energy & The Future of Sustainable Trade

The clean energy transition creates unprecedented commercial and geopolitical opportunities and pressures. AI promises immense efficiency gains across buildings, transportation, energy, and the econom

From Vision to Action – Creating Business Value that Lasts

Perspective creates clarity. After four years as the CEO of H&M Group, and over 20 years in leading positions across the company, Helena Helmersson takes a step back to reflect on her own experiences

The Power of Targets: Cracking the Code on Scope 3

As the Science Based Targets initiative surpasses 10,000 companies with validated targets, climate ambition is entering a new phase — one defined not just by commitment, but by implementation.

EcoVadis Sustainability Achievement Awards Part 1

The EcoVadis Sustainability Achievement Awards recognize companies with strong sustainable procurement programs and individuals going above and beyond to drive sustainability efforts within their orga

The Executive CPO Panel

Hear from Bertrand Conquéret, President Global Supply Chain & CPO, Henkel and Morgan Cleland, Global Sustainability Lead, Asahi Global Procurement as they discuss the evolution and impact of sustaina

Human Rights Under Pressure & The Pressure for Human Rights

Human rights expectations are evolving. John Morrison (IHRB) and Antoine Heuty (EcoVadis) unpack the 2026 agenda and what it means for procurement leaders navigating regulatory and data pressures.

Becoming Net Positive: Why Courageous Leadership Matters Now

In this session, Paul Polman reflects on leading with confidence in a tough global climate and moving sustainability from the sidelines into the core of business and supply chains.

EcoVadis Sustainability Achievement Awards Part 2

The EcoVadis Sustainability Achievement Awards recognize companies with strong sustainable procurement programs and individuals going above and beyond to drive sustainability efforts within their orga

The Shift from Regulatory Pressure to Strategic Necessity

Annet Aris (INSEAD) and Richard Gardiner (ShareAction) decode the shift from ESG compliance to competitiveness, providing a global regulatory pulse check for leading companies.

Making Sustainable Purchasing the Easy Choice at Scale

Blake Westerdahl shares how the Amazon Business & EcoVadis integration embeds sustainability ratings into the B2B purchasing workflow, enabling sustainable choices without slowing down procurement.

The Great Acceleration: Google's AI and Decarbonization Journey

Adam Elman (Google) reveals how machine learning processes massive datasets and predicts climate disruption, helping sustainability leaders move from reporting the past to predicting the future.

From Gatekeeper to Value Architect: Responsible Procurement in the Age of AI

AI is driving the "Autonomous Supply Chain," shifting Procurement to a value creator. Matias Pollmann-Larsen (Accenture) shows how CPOs use AI to build resilient, circular supplier ecosystems.

The Imagination Deficit: Why We Cannot Spreadsheet Our Way to the Future

Can we spreadsheet our way to the future? Phoebe Tickell (Moral Imaginations) challenges leaders to move beyond risk management to radically reimagine regenerative supply chains for 2050.

Sustain 2026 Closing