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Silf samtalar: Introduction to Supply Chain Sustainability – What to Do in Practice? – 26/3

mars 26, 2026

From compliance to practical action in global supply chains

Supply chain sustainability is no longer just about compliance and reporting. Increasing regulatory pressure, higher customer expectations and growing geopolitical uncertainty are forcing organisations to rethink how sustainability is managed across their supply chains.

In this Silf samtalar session on March 26, Timo Rossi, Co-founder and CBDO at Jakamo, shares practical insights on how organisations can move from sustainability ambition to concrete action.

Rather than focusing on frameworks and theory, the session addresses a question many organisations are currently asking: What should we actually do in practice? The conversation focuses on how sustainability can be embedded into everyday supply chain and procurement operations – where the largest impact is created.

Drawing on research and hands-on experience from global manufacturing ecosystems, the session highlights how procurement and supplier collaboration can be used as key levers for reducing environmental and social impact, while at the same time strengthening competitiveness and resilience.

Together, we explore how:

  • Organisations can move from sustainability as compliance to sustainability as a performance driver
  • Procurement and suppliers play a critical role in where sustainability impact actually sits
  • Scope 3 work can move forward without waiting for perfect data
  • Digital tools support transparency, prioritisation and collaboration at scale

This session offers a clear, practical introduction to supply chain sustainability, providing participants with a structured starting point and concrete ideas they can begin applying immediately.

What we will cover:

  • Why supply chain sustainability matters for growth and long-term business success
  • How to lead sustainability strategically across the supply chain
  • Common misconceptions that slow real progress – and how to overcome them
  • Practical digital use cases for embedding sustainability into daily operations and partnerships

Speaker Timo Rossi

Co-founder & Chief Business Development Officer, Jakamo
Visiting Professor, IÉSEG School of Management

Timo Rossi has more than 15 years of experience in supply chain strategy, supplier collaboration and sustainability across global manufacturing ecosystems. He is Co-founder and CBDO at Jakamo, a digital collaboration platform for manufacturing companies, and Visiting Professor at IÉSEG School of Management.

Timo is a frequent lecturer in executive and academic programs and co-author of Supplier Experience – The Fundamentals of Modern Supplier Collaboration. His work focuses on building sustainable, transparent and human-centric supply chains through digitalisation and strategic partnerships.

📢 Free of charge (registration required)