Sustainability & Social Value Zone

Overview

As councils and suppliers face growing pressures to reduce carbon emissions, support inclusive growth and deliver meaningful social impact, procurement is increasingly recognised as a key enabler of sustainability and community impact.

The Sustainability & Social Value Zone will focus on how local authorities are embedding environmental and social value into every stage of the procurement lifecycle. Topics will include climate-friendly purchasing, measuring impact, achieving net zero goals, supporting local SMEs and VCSEs and ensuring contracts deliver wider benefits for people and place.

Delegates will hear from experts leading the way in green procurement, social impact strategy, and ethical supply chain practices ‒ making this zone essential for those committed to responsible and future-focused procurement.

Sustainability & Social Value Zone Agenda

10:50 - 11:15
Beyond Compliance: Embedding Social Value into Each Stage of the Procurement Lifecycle
Speakers
Tim Rudin

Head of Central Responsible Procurement Team

The Greater London Authority Group

11:50 - 12:15
Regeneration and Placemaking: The Positive Impacts Procurement Can Make
13:10 - 13:35
Unlocking Transformative Social Value
13:40 - 14:05
Guarding London, Serving Society: Veteran Employment as a Social Value Driver
Speakers
Christopher Hartley

Managing Director

InLine Risk Solutions Ltd

14:10 - 14:35
From Policy to Practice: Aligning Procurement Strategy with Local Government Sustainability Goals
Speakers
Christopher Hammond

Chief Executive Officer

UK100

14:40 - 15:05
Ensuring Social Value in the Supply Chain