Procurement Climate Council 2025 | Agenda | September 17-18

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Welcome to the Procurement Climate Council! Hereโ€™s what you can look forward to over the next two days

About the Procurement Climate Council

Procurement is facing unprecedented challenges, from climate disruption and evolving regulations to supply chain volatility, and the urgency to act has never been greater. Standing still is no longer an option. Procurement professionals must act now to stay ahead, but the question remains: what are the next steps?

Explore global procurement challenges, engage with keynote speakers, and build lasting connections. Our mission, “Your Net Zero Journey,” promotes sustainability through partnerships. Join us, extend the invite, and let’s grow sustainably together at PCC 2025 with insightful workshops and networking.

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Agenda

13:30 – 14:15

๐Ÿ“ Tuinzaal, Amstel Hotel

Registration with Coffee

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Join us and your peers at the Amstel Hotel, where coffee and stunning terrace views await to kickstart an inspiring afternoon.

14:15 – 14:25

๐Ÿ“ Tuinzaal, Amstel Hotel

Opening

Robert Waalder

  • Founder of Sourcing Champions and former Vice President Procurement at Philips

Martijn van Melsen

  • Ivalua Senior Account Executive
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14:25 – 15:00

๐Ÿ“ Tuinzaal, Amstel Hotel

Opening & Keynote

Leaving fossil fuels underground: Challenges and Opportunities

Prof. Dr. Joyeeta Gupta

  • Prof. of environment at the Faculty of Social & Behavioural Sciences, University of Amsterdam
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15:00 – 15:45

๐Ÿ“ Tuinzaal, Amstel Hotel

Keynote

Scope 3 Demystified โ€“ How to leverage Collaboration, AI and Data like a Pro

Lara Obst

  • Co-Founder and Chief Climate Officer at ClimateChoice
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15:45 – 16:00

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Coffee Break

16:00 – 16:45

๐Ÿ“ Tuinzaal, Amstel Hotel

Workshop

Sustainable Procurement Roulette by IntegrityNext (Technology Sponsor)

Bastian Stroucken

  • IntegrityNext Senior Account Executive

Jonas Gehrke

  • IntegrityNext Subject Matter Expert for Supply Chain Visibility and deforestation risks
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16:45 – 17:30

๐Ÿ“ Tuinzaal, Amstel Hotel

Keynote

Circularity in the Supply Chain Needs Your Actions

Jenny Wassenaar

  • Board Member Recycling Society, Vice Chair of the Board UN Global Compact Network, Former Chief Sustainability Officer & Senior Vice President Global R&D at Trivium Packaging
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17:30 -17:45

๐Ÿ“ Tuinzaal, Amstel Hotel

Closing Remarks & Next Day Preview

Robert Waalder

  • Founder of Sourcing Champions and former Vice President Procurement at Philips

Martijn van Melsen

  • Ivalua Senior Account Executive
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17:45 – 18:15

๐Ÿ“ Tuinzaal, Amstel Hotel

Cava & Reception

18:15 – 20:30

๐Ÿ“ Tuinzaal, Amstel Hotel

Canal Cruise & Dinner

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Boarding – 18:15

Departure – 18:30

Return – 20:30

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Enjoy a scenic canal cruise through Amsterdam aboard an electric boat, paired with a delicious vegetarian Italian dinner on the water.

08:15 – 09:00

๐Ÿ“ Sourcing Champions Office, Weesperzijde 4

Breakfast & Coffee

Fresh barista coffee, pastries, yogurt, fruit, and quiche to kickstart an energetic day!

09:15 – 09:20

๐Ÿ“ Spiegelzaal, Amstel Hotel

Walk to the Amstel Hotel Venue

Just a 3-minute walk from our beloved office to the stunning Amstel Hotel.

09:20 – 10:00

๐Ÿ“ Spiegelzaal, Amstel Hotel

Keynote

The Business Case for True Pricing

Michel Scholte

  • Cofounder, Chief Commercial Officer & Executive Board Member at Impact Institute
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10:00 – 10:55

๐Ÿ“ Spiegelzaal, Amstel Hotel

Workshop

Procurement Decisions in Action: Carbon Pricing for Real Impact

Nancy Gillis

  • Lead, Innovation & Strategy of Scope 3 Peer Groupย 
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11:05 – 11:50

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Workshop

Supply Chains of Tomorrow: Transparency, Sustainability, and Carbon Management with Prewave (Technology sponsor)

Thomas von Obernitz

  • Prewave Senior Strategic Project Manager
Lorenz Raml
  • Senior Project Manager
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11:50 – 12:00

๐Ÿ“ Sourcing Champions Office, Weesperzijde 4

Walk to Sourcing Champions Office

From a morning of engaging workshops to a delightful vegetarian lunch in the Sourcing Champions' garden.

12:00 – 12:50

๐Ÿ“ Sourcing Champions Office, Weesperzijde 4

Networking Lunch

12:50 – 13:00

๐Ÿ“ Spiegelzaal, Amstel Hotel

Walk to the Amstel Hotel Venue

Reenergized by lunch, we return to the Amstel Hotel to dive into an afternoon of inspiring topics.

13:00 – 13:45

๐Ÿ“ Spiegelzaal, Amstel Hotel

Panel Discussion

Shaping ESG in Procurement Beyond the Sustainabubble

Eric Lips

  • Sustainable Procurement Risk & Compliance Manager Air France KLM

Hans Keeris

  • Former CTO/COO Region AMEA & SVP, Group Procurement and Supply Chain Management + Logistics at Wilo Group

Johan van der Knokke

  • Global Procurement Director of Hottinger Brรผel & Kjรฆr
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13:45 – 14:00

๐Ÿ“ Spiegelzaal, Amstel Hotel

Break

14:00 – 14:45

๐Ÿ“ Spiegelzaal, Amstel Hotel

Workshop

Decarbonization in Action โ€“ Procurement on the Hot Seat by EcoVadis (Technology Sponsor)

Suzie Dekker

  • Ecovadis Account Executive Benelux
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14:45 – 15:10

๐Ÿ“ Spiegelzaal, Amstel Hotel

Keynote

Hans Keeris

  • Former CTO/COO Region AMEA & SVP, Group Procurement and Supply Chain Management + Logistics at Wilo Group
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15:15 -15:50

๐Ÿ“ Spiegelzaal, Amstel Hotel

Keynote

Change What is Possible – Sustainability at DPWorldย 

Elske Messemaker – Kleijn

  • Vice President / CPO Europe of DP World
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15:50 – 16:00

๐Ÿ“ Spiegelzaal, Amstel Hotel

Closing Remarks

Robert Waalder

  • Founder of Sourcing Champions and former Vice President Procurement at Philips

Martijn van Melsen

  • Ivalua Senior Account Executive
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16:00-16:15

๐Ÿ“ Sourcing Champions Office, Weesperzijde 4

Walk to Sourcing Champions Office

16:15

๐Ÿ“ Sourcing Champions Office, Weesperzijde 4

Networking Garden Party

Wrap up the day by networking in the Sourcing Champions Garden, enjoying a refreshing drink. Stay a little longer, raise a glass, and celebrate two successful and engaging days.

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