Advancing the Green Economy: Sustainable Supply Chains

Speaker

Ben Wilde

Group Innovation Director at ADEC Innovations

With 15 years at ADEC Innovations, Ben Wilde leads Strategic Innovation, focusing on Sustainable Development Programmes, Impact Investing, and early-stage ventures & innovation. Based in the UK, Ben was instrumental in designing and launching CleanChain and the ZDHC Gateway platforms. He works closely with ADEC’s portfolio businesses and partner network to deliver impactful solutions to market. He has consulted and spoken internationally for Fortune 1000 companies and multilateral organizations, such as UNECE, UNEP, CDP, The Bangladesh Accord, SAC, ZDHC, Energy Saving Trust, UK DECC & DFID, and IFC. His focus areas include responsible supply chains, GHG and Energy Management, and Chemical and Water Stewardship.

Speaker

Mariel Barrera Fermin

Director of Impact Solutions

With over 18 years of experience in financial services and investment management, Mariel specializes in developing and implementing ESG and Impact strategies, policies, and processes that align with best practices and sustainability standards. As the Director of Impact Solutions at ADEC Innovations, a global leader in sustainable solutions, Mariel helps businesses, investors, and communities create positive impact and drive value. She is committed to leveraging ESG and Impact as competitive advantages, fostering innovation and transformation. Her expertise includes stakeholder engagement and driving business growth through sustainable practices.

Speaker

Niranjan Waghamare

Managing Director of Global ESG Solutions

With over 29 years of experience in corporate and entrepreneurial environments, Niranjan has held various leadership, management, consulting, business development, client relationship, and operational roles across multiple industries and geographies. Niranjan combines consulting, technology, and managed services expertise to drive innovation and excellence in diverse business contexts. He is passionate about purpose and impact, with a proven track record of creating social impact through entrepreneurial ventures. Niranjan has helped businesses formulate CSR strategies, execute impact programs aligned with the SDGs, and develop environmental, social, and business ethics policies. He has also led sustainability-focused training programs and is well-versed in global ESG regulations and frameworks, including CSRD, GRI, and SASB.

Date: October 28, 2024 & October 29, 2024

Time: 9:00-10:30 AM CET

Registration: October 2-27, 2024

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CIFAL Lebanon is excited to announce its second webinar "Advancing the Green Economy: Sustainable Supply Chains". This event is part of a series of webinars that will explore sustainability initiatives in support of various SDGs.

In this webinar on Sustainable Supply Chains, participants can expect to gain a foundational understanding of how sustainable supply chain management integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations with business objectives.

Hear from our speakers at ADEC Innovations: Ben Wilde, Head of R&D and Innovations; Mariel Barrera Fermin, Director of Impact Solutions; and Niranjan Waghmare, Managing Director of Global ESG Solutions, as they share valuable insights on integrating sustainability into supply chains, reducing environmental impact, and leveraging ESG practices to drive meaningful business outcomes.

With this webinar participants will:

Gain a basic understanding of key concepts of sustainable supply chains and their ESG integration.
Recognize the business case for sustainable supply chains and their potential benefits.
Identify common challenges in implementing sustainable supply chain practices.
Learn about best practices for sustainable procurement for large corporations and SMEs.
Explore emerging trends and technologies for enhancing supply chain sustainability.

This webinar is suited for anyone interested in learning about sustainable development through business, specifically through sustainable supply chain strategies. This can include professionals interested in ESG and sustainability, supply chain, procurement, and operations managers, CSR, sustainability, and compliance officers, industry stakeholders and regulators, business leaders and executives, academics, researchers, and consultants in sustainability, NGO and nonprofit representatives.

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Certification Policy: Participants of this webinar will be eligible for a certificate based on the conditions below:

For a Certificate of Participation, participants must have completed one of the two days of the program and completed the short assessment. This certificate will include a signature from CIFAL Lebanon.
For a Certificate of Completion, participants must have completed both days of the program and completed the short assessment. This certificate will include signatures from CIFAL Lebanon, and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR).

**Please note that only registered participants will be eligible to receive a certificate. To avoid any issues, please register through the link below or by clicking the "register now" button on the top right corner of this page.

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Agenda:

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For questions:

CIFAL Lebanon Team

info@cifal-lebanon.com

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