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What is this virtual conference about?

This conference explores how supplier diversity can be leveraged as a strategic tool to build inclusive supply chains, driving meaningful social value and economic impact. As organisations increasingly prioritise ESG goals, fostering supplier diversity has emerged as a powerful approach to support underserved communities, enhance social value, and strengthen overall resilience in procurement networks.

Attendees will gain insights on actionable strategies to develop and maintain supplier diversity programs, from initial engagement to long-term impact measurement. Key topics will include:

• The Business Case for Supplier Diversity: Understanding the ROI of diverse sourcing on operational performance, innovation, and brand reputation.
• Policy and Compliance: Navigating government and corporate policies that promote supplier diversity and ensure fair opportunities for small and minority-owned businesses.
• Building Partnerships with Diverse Suppliers: Practical steps to create, nurture, and sustain relationships with a wide range of suppliers while addressing common challenges.
• Innovation and Resilience through Diversity: How diverse supply chains contribute to adaptability and innovation in uncertain markets.

What will I achieve?

• Social Value Creation: By prioritising supplier diversity, companies contribute directly to societal well-being, promoting inclusion and supporting smaller, diverse businesses that might otherwise struggle to secure contracts.
• Risk Mitigation and Supply Chain Stability: A diverse supplier base mitigates risks associated with supply chain disruptions, such as over-reliance on a single supplier or geographic area, making the supply chain more adaptable.
• Sustainable and Ethical Procurement: Embedding supplier diversity into procurement processes aligns companies with ethical standards and sustainable practices, strengthening long-term social value.
• Investor and Stakeholder Priorities: Demonstrating commitment to social value through supplier diversity appeals to socially conscious investors and meets stakeholder expectations for ESG accountability.

Who will I hear from?

Vaishali Baid, Social Value Lead- Action Sustainability 
Gemma Lindley, Supply Chain Performance Director- CBRE
Selina McCole, Managing Director- Goldman Sachs
Reshma Sheikh, Managing Director- MSD UK

Who is this session suitable for?

This virtual conference is best suited towards procurement professionals, diversity and inclusion leaders, policymakers, ESG & Sustainability managers and representatives from small and diverse suppliers

If you have any questions about this session, please contact Alice

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This training session is part of the Fairness, Inclusion & Respect Programme; an industry-wide initiative that aims to make the built environment more inclusive and respectful for all. To find relevant training, e-learning modules and learning tools, please visit the FIR Toolkit.