World Sustainable Contracting Day

Thursday 15 May 2025

GLOBAL | ONLINE | FREE TO ALL

 
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Join us in Shaping the Future of Sustainable Contracting!

With the world navigating unprecedented regulatory changes, the focus on sustainable contracting has never been more critical.

Special thanks to our event partners

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What is World Sustainable Contracting Day?
World Sustainable Contracting Day (#WSCD) is unique, FREE, full-day experience that spans time zones to unite professionals worldwide in advancing sustainable contracting practices. Back for its fourth year, this year's event dives deep into the challenges and opportunities presented by a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. From real-life case studies to interactive workshops, you'll gain insight into what works—and what doesn't—on the path to building resilient, sustainable contracting frameworks. 

Who is it for?
Relevant to all who have an active role in the contracting life cycle. WSCD is designed for a diverse audience, including:
 
  • C-suite executives
  • Commercial and contracting practitioners
  • Legal professionals
  • Procurement experts
  • Supply chain professionals
  • Sustainability professionals
  • Academics 
Everyone has a role in achieving sustainability goals through the contracting process:
 
  • Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) navigating their first steps in sustainable contracting
  • Large corporations refining advanced strategies
  • Organizations of any maturity level striving to align with new standards 
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What’s in it for you?
By participating in World Sustainable Contracting Day, you can expect:
 

Practical Insights: Learn from real-world case studies—success stories and challenges alike

Tailored Workshops: Participate in sessions segmented by corporate size and maturity level to ensure maximum relevance

Actionable Takeaways: Gain tools and strategies you can implement immediately, no matter where you are in your sustainability journey

Expert-Led Discussions: Hear from global leaders shaping the future of sustainable contracting.

Global Networking: Connect with professionals from around the world, fostering collaboration and sharing experiences across diverse industries.

Stay Informed: Stay updated on key regulatory developments across jurisdictions and how they impact your contracting practices.

Inspiration for Innovation: Learn about innovative sustainable contracts, incorporating the latest trends and strategies for positive environmental, social, and governance impacts.

Actionable Solutions: Explore solutions to challenges such as child labor, supply chain diversity, and compliance, and discover how to bring climate change clauses to life in your contracts.

Empowerment: Be empowered to contribute to a more sustainable world through your role in the contracting process.

 

Receive a total of 4 CPD points that count towards WorldCC certification.

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1800+
Expected participants

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100+
Countries

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120+
Companies

Agenda

Don't miss engaging, interactive sessions (repeated across timezones), where experts and thought leaders will provide insights into advancing sustainability within commercial and contracting practices.
 
As new partners and speakers confirm their participation, we are actively building out the agenda to incorporate additional career development topics and sessions. Check back again soon for updates.
 

Case studies

  • Harnessing AI for sustainable contracting
  • Shared responsibility in action: achieving sustainability through big-small business collaboration
  • Driving equity through Gender-Responsive Procurement
  • Building a greener future through sustainable public procurement
  • Preparing for CSDDD: a large enterprise's Journey to compliance and resilience
  • Upholding human rights through supply contracts
  • Implementing environmental clauses with The Chancery Lane Project
  • The power of comic contracts: transforming agreements with visual storytelling
  • Driving impact through social value contracting
  • Empowering sustainable contracting through data
  • Combatting modern slavery: protecting workers in supply chains
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WSCD Workshops

Workshops

  • Beginner's guide to responsible contracting
  • Navigating sustainability and human rights compliance
  • Advanced strategies for proactive and relational contracting
  • Simplifying contracts for transparency and inclusion
  • Harnessing AI to tackle emission reduction targets
  • Get ready for CSDDD: practical steps for large enterprises to adapt and thrive
  • AI in Contracting: transforming processes and redefining Strategies
  • Preparing SMEs for the future: navigating CSDDD requirements with confidence

Featured Speakers

See our full list of expert speakers and the stellar agenda here.

 

This FREE event is available in 11 LANGUAGES. All content will be available ON DEMAND so register today to gain access to all the career enriching content available over the next 12 months, don’t miss out! Join us in Shaping the Future of Sustainable Contracting.