Sustainable Supply Chains in Practice

Hosted by the BritCham Sustainability Committee, this event aims to bring together senior supply chain, procurement and sustainability leaders to translate sustainability commitments into measurable value‑chain action. Recognising that carbon hotspots and effective decarbonisation levers vary by industry, the roundtable will explore how companies can prioritise investment, accelerate action with priority suppliers, and embed eco‑design, lower‑carbon materials, circularity and use‑phase considerations into procurement, product and operational decisions. Grounded in the realities of sourcing and manufacturing in Asia, the discussion aims to identify scalable approaches that strengthen sustainability performance, business resilience and long‑term competitiveness.

Following the roundtable, participants will join a curated VIP visit to GREENEXT Expo. The visit is designed to complement the discussion by showcasing practical solutions and case studies across low‑carbon materials, circular economy, sustainable packaging, supply chain traceability, resource efficiency and climate innovation.

By connecting strategic discussion with real‑world applications, the programme aims to help participants explore how sustainability priorities can be translated into operational action, supplier engagement and value‑chain transformation. The visit will also provide opportunities for peer exchange and cross‑sector collaboration among business leaders, solution providers and industry stakeholders.

Admission includes a curated VIP guided tour.

* Venue of the VIP visit to GREENEXT Expo:

Shanghai Exhibition Centre, 1000 Yan’an Middle Road, Jing’an District

上海展览中心，静安区延安中路1000号

• 1:00 – 1:15 pm | VIP arrival, Registration and Networking at the British Chamber office
• 1:15 – 1:25 pm | Welcome and Scene‑setting
• 1:25 – 1:45 pm | Keynote Speech “Sustainable Supply Chains in Practice” by Emmanuel DELPLANQUE
• 1:45 – 2:40 pm | Roundtable: Sustainable Supply Chains in Practice
• 2:40 – 2:55 pm | Key takeaways and closing remarks
• 3:00 pm | Depart for Shanghai Exhibition Centre
• 3:30–4:30 pm | Curated VIP guided tour of GREENEXT Expo / Shanghai International ESG Impact Week
• 4:30–5:00 pm | Networking and optional forum/exhibition engagement
• 5:00 pm | Event Ends

* The Chamber reserves the right to alter the above agenda at its sole discretion.

Disclaimer: By joining this event, you agree that photos, video, and audio recordings taken onsite may be publicly shared by the Chamber for promotional and communication purposes.

Notes:

In case of cancellation, please kindly note you must email the BritCham Shanghai Event staff yiwen.ling@britishchambershanghai.cn before 5 pm, 27 Oct. Due to the service charges of Glueup and online payment platforms, we can only partially refund up to 90% of your ticket price and payment will be processed within 14 days after the event via your original payment method. However, it is non-refundable for a cancellation request made beyond the above-mentioned timeframe.

1.  How do different industry carbon hotspots shape decarbonisation priorities across the value chain, and why is a one-size-fits-all sustainability approach often ineffective?
2.  What are the most effective levers for reducing value chain emissions in your sector, and how do you decide where to focus investment and resources?
3.  How can companies work more effectively with priority suppliers to improve data quality, address different levels of supplier readiness, and drive measurable action rather than compliance alone?
4.  How can procurement, product development and operations teams collaborate to embed eco-design, lower-carbon materials, circularity and use-phase considerations into decision-making from the outset?
5.  What does effective supplier assessment and development look like in practice, particularly in Asia’s sourcing and manufacturing environment, and where are the greatest opportunities for collaboration across the value chain?