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Responsible Sourcing and Ethical Trade Forum
Maintaining momentum in an uncertain landscape
18th - 19th March 2026
London, UK
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Turn responsible sourcing into competitive advantage
Join 180+ senior leaders from global brands, suppliers, investors, and civil society who recognise that responsibility isn’t a cost – it’s the foundation of resilience.
Engage in candid discussions on how human rights due diligence, transparent supply chains, and fair labour practices drive competitive advantage, investor confidence, and operational stability in an era of volatility. No box-ticking exercises or aspirational pledges – just honest conversation grounded in real-world examples of what’s actually working.
Off-the-record
Cross-industry insights
No waffle, jargon or scripts
Real world problem solving
50+
speakers
180+
attendees
30+
practical sessions
Speakers
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Catherine Rushforth
Airbus
Head of Human Rights
Lina Hilwani
Mars
Global Human Rights Director
Alex Michalko
HP
Director, Climate & Responsible Sourcing
Susan Brennan
Jaguar Land Rover
Global Senior Purchasing Risk Manager
Christophe Quiquempoix
Schneider Electric
Vice President, Sustainable Procurement Global Supply Chain
Julia Laveissiere
Lindt & Sprüngli
Head of Responsible Sourcing
Holly McHugh
Mejuri
Vice President, Sustainability and Social Impact
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Agenda highlights
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Day 1
Governance that delivers
- Boardroom buy-in: If it isn’t compliance, what’s going to drive momentum in business and human rights?
- The global legislative landscape: What’s happening, what’s not, and what’s still TBC?
- Rights, resilience, ROI: How procurement can manage social risk amid global disruption and supply volatility
- Tier 2 and beyond: How to leverage multi-stakeholder initiatives for deeper change
- From emissions to equity: How to integrate worker rights into a robust decarbonisation strategy
- The right to a non-toxic environment: How stronger environmental stewardship can protect human rights
- Hidden risks, real opportunities: How to identify, manage and improve bad apple suppliers in complex supply chains
- Climate pressures on people: Rethinking environmental and human rights due diligence in complex value chains
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Who attends
"Magic happens when people from different parts of an ecosystem sit in the same room for two days. The Responsible Sourcing Forum starts off in a great way with the story of a survivor of modern slavery told first hand, reminding us all why and what we are all here for."
Global Head of Strategic Sustainability Topics
Ikea
"The Other Room format helped us move past surface-level conversations and dive into what really matters. It captured IF’s mission perfectly – fostering off-the-record, open, and honest conversations that push the agenda forward."
Director, Human Rights
Novartis
"Innovation Forum creates a constructive space that fosters great debate and interactions. It's become a key event for Partner Africa to take part in."
Head of Responsible Business Advisory
Partner Africa
"As always, it was a great and insightful 2-days event ! It is one of the few events with very honest testimonials with a diversity of points of views and experiences."
Global Sales Manager
Ulula
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18th - 19th March 2026
London, United Kingdom
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