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.
From One Day of Inspiration to a Year of Impact
Launching January 2026
The World Sustainable Contracting Hub (WSCH) is the next evolution of World Sustainable Contracting Day (WSCD). Connecting global professionals, partners, and innovators who are driving sustainability through better contracts.
For four years, WSCD inspired thousands through one powerful day of dialogue. In 2026, we expand that vision into a year-round digital community, with eight high-impact sessions culminating in our global celebration, World Sustainable Contracting Day, 12&13 May 2026.
What’s New in 2026
Instead of a single day of discussion, we’re creating a living, connected learning experience, building momentum, sharing insights, and delivering measurable impact all year long.
The World Sustainable Contracting Hub offers:
- Eight live sessions: Global webinars, workshops, and case clinics throughout the year.
- Regional focus: APAC, EMEA, and Americas spotlights across key sessions.
- On-demand access: Watch anytime, anywhere, with takeaways and tools.
- Partner collaboration: Co-created sessions and shared visibility.
- Uniting our global community: Join us for two regional broadcasts, as we celebrate our annual World Sustainable Contracting Day #WSCD, 12-13 May.
All sessions are free to attend and closed captions are available in 11 languages. Receive a total of 4 CPD points that count towards WorldCC certification.
Who Should Join
- Commercial, contract, and procurement professionals.
- Legal and risk specialists advancing ESG objectives.
- Sustainability and CSR leaders shaping strategy and practice.
- Suppliers and partners aligning to responsible business goals
EMEA/Americas
APAC
On demand
Strengthening the Future of Contracting Through Inspired Leadership
22 January | 3-4pm GMT | 10-11am EDT
Join us for an inspiring launch webinar as the WorldCC Foundation proudly unveils the new cohort of Inspiring Women – a community of distinguished leaders, innovators, and change-makers who have demonstrated leadership, resilience, and a commitment to driving positive impact. Whether you are a contracts, procurement or commercial professional, a diversity & inclusion champion, or simply passionate about leadership and change – this webinar will set the tone for an exciting year ahead of shared learning, community building and meaningful influence.
Hosted by Sally Guyer, CEO, World Commerce & Contracting
Helping fathers find balance, clarity, and resilience in an unpredictable business world
27 January | 3-4pm GMT | 10-11am EDT
In today’s fast-paced commercial world, working fathers face unique pressures. From supply chain disruptions, geopolitical uncertainty and operational overload to the rapid rise of AI and digital transformation, the stakes are higher than ever — and balancing business ambitions with family and personal well-being can feel impossible.
Join the WorldCC Foundation for a candid, practical conversation with Rob Taylor — father of four, entrepreneur, and creator of The Dad Lens Survey Report. Rob will share insights into how fathers in high-stakes industries can navigate these pressures while maintaining focus on what matters most: family, self, and sustainable success.
In this session, you’ll discover:
- Key insights from the Dad Lens Survey: understand how fathers’ dominant lenses (Money, Family, Self, Business) influence decision-making, risk tolerance, and priorities in volatile environments.
- Strategies for thriving under pressure: from financial planning and career growth to staying resilient when markets and supply chains shift unpredictably.
- Navigating AI and business disruption: how to adapt, innovate, and involve your family and self-care in decision-making without burning out.
- Practical tools for meaningful conversations: including The Dad Deck and The Book of Dad, designed to help fathers reflect, communicate, and regain balance amid high-stakes work.
Why Attend?
Whether you’re a dad, a leader, or someone supporting fathers in your workplace or at home, this session will inspire new ways to create balance and belonging — both professionally and personally. Expect honest reflection, actionable strategies, and a conversation that tackles both the human and professional sides of being a dad in today’s volatile economy.
Rob Taylor, Founder, The Dad Lens Survey Report
Moderated by: Nikki Mackay, Chief Development Officer, WorldCC Foundations
International Women’s Day 2026: a global conversation
09 March
As we mark International Women’s Day 2026, we come together for a timely and forward-looking discussion that celebrates the achievements of women and girls while confronting the challenges that still lie ahead. Join us as we honour the power, resilience, and impact of women worldwide, and set the stage for action in the year ahead. This session will be updated with the official UN International Women’s Day 2026 theme once announced.
Hosted by Sally Guyer, CEO, World Commerce & Contracting
Contracts that create sustainable outcomes: advancing responsible & inclusive contracting
25 March | 3-4pm GMT | 11am-12pm EDT
This webinar brings together global leaders in sustainable contracting to explore how contracts can drive real environmental, social, and human-rights outcomes across supply chains. Featuring experts from The Chancery Lane Project, the Responsible Contracting Project, and Jargonfree we examine what contracts and codes of conduct look like today—and how they must evolve to meaningfully support sustainable development and responsible business. Together, we will unpack practical tools, model clauses, and evidence-based approaches that help organisations embed sustainability, shared responsibility, and due-diligence obligations directly into supply and procurement contracts. Whether you’re shaping policy, drafting agreements, or managing suppliers, this session offers clear pathways to strengthen sustainable outcomes across complex global supply chains.
Sarah Dadush, Professor and Director, Rutgers Law School; Responsible Contracting Project
Anne Ketola, Senior Researcher, Tampere University; Jargonfree Project
Becky Annison, Director of Engagement, The Chancery Lane Project
Moderated by: Nikki Mackay, Chief Development Officer, WorldCC Foundation
World Sustainable Contracting Day 2026
May 13
Leading through uncertainty: adaptability and collaboration for a sustainable future
As we celebrate the fifth year of World Sustainable Contracting Day, the world around us feels more uncertain than ever. Geopolitical tensions, rapid technological change, shifting regulation, and mounting environmental and social pressures are reshaping how organisations operate. In this context, adaptability and cross-sector collaboration are not just desirable—they are essential to achieving sustainable outcomes.
Join Sally Guyer, WorldCC Foundation CEO as she talks to an exceptional group of leaders from legal, procurement, sustainability, NGO and Government. Together, they will reflect on how sustainable outcomes have evolved over the past five years—and what it will take to lead through the next five.
From reimagining risk and resilience in global supply chains to deploying emerging technologies responsibly, the discussion will explore how organisations can build contracting frameworks that foster trust, inclusivity, and long-term value.
Hosted by Sally Guyer, CEO, WorldCC Foundation
Nikki Mackay, Chief Development Officer, WorldCC Foundation
Shared responsibility starts here: how the RCP Toolkit can transform your contracts
09 September
Contracts shape how companies actually behave in their supply chains—yet most sustainability commitments never make it into the documents that govern day-to-day business. The Responsible Contracting Project (RCP) is changing that. By embedding human rights and environmental expectations directly into commercial agreements, RCP helps buyers and suppliers share responsibility, prevent harm, and work together when problems arise.
This practical, action-oriented webinar will introduce the 4Rs of Responsible Contracting—shared responsibility, responsible purchasing practices, remediation first, and responsible exit—and show how they transform contracts from risk-transfer tools into engines for better outcomes for people and the planet.
Participants will learn how to:
- Embed shared human rights and environmental responsibilities in contracts
- Align purchasing practices with responsible sourcing principles
- Structure remediation pathways that prioritize solutions over blame
- Manage contract exits responsibly while minimizing harm
- Use the RCP Toolkit to upgrade contract templates, negotiation processes, and supplier engagement
- Whether you're in legal, procurement, sustainability, compliance, or supplier management, this session will show you exactly how to turn Responsible Contracting from an aspiration into a practical, scalable part of your supply-chain strategy.
Sarah Dadush, Professor and Director, Rutgers Law School; Responsible Contracting Project
Jargonfree sustainable contracts: a hands-on toolkit to make contracts drive impact
November
Contracts are more than legal documents—they can be powerful tools to embed sustainability into your supply chain. Yet, sustainability requirements often live only in separate codes of conduct, disconnected from core contract terms. The Jargon-Free Sustainable Contracting Toolkit is designed to change that.
In this interactive session, participants will explore a web-based toolkit that makes sustainable contracting clear, practical, and actionable. The toolkit is minimalist, low-maintenance, and built to last—without frequent updates—so organizations can integrate sustainability directly into contracts and supplier codes of conduct.
The session will cover four key areas:
- Why sustainable contracts matter
- The role of contracts in driving sustainability
- Common problems in integrating sustainability content
- Practical solutions for embedding sustainability into everyday contract practices
Tailored views for executives, sustainability teams, and contract users ensure that every participant can find immediate value. We will also discuss practical strategies for dissemination, helping your organization make sure this powerful “aha tool” reaches the right teams and doesn’t get lost online. By the end of the session, participants will leave with clear, actionable ways to use contracts—not just codes of conduct—to drive sustainability outcomes across their supply chains.
Anne Ketola, Senior Researcher, Tampere University; Jargonfree Project
Helena Haapio, Contract Strategist, Lexpert Ltd | Professor of Practice, Strategic Business Law, University of Vaasa; Jargonfree Project
Beyond tier one: a practical playbook for tier 2 and supply chain visibility
17 February | 2-3pm AEST
Supply chain visibility beyond Tier 1 remains one of the biggest barriers to effective modern slavery risk management—yet most organisations struggle with where to start, how to overcome resistance, and how to keep momentum when resources are limited. The Tier 2+ Visibility Playbook offers a refreshingly practical, back-to-basics approach to breaking through those challenges. In this session, participants will learn actionable techniques to gain visibility past Tier 1 suppliers, including:
- Proven strategies to address supplier resistance and drive better engagement
- Simple methods to improve data quality without adding unnecessary complexity
- Ways to work around resource constraints using prioritisation, sequencing, and smart tooling
- A structured 90-day implementation plan to kick-start (or re-start) multi-tier transparency initiatives
Designed for practitioners who want clear, realistic “how-to” guidance, this session arms you with a practical toolkit to build deeper supply chain transparency and strengthen your organisation’s response to modern slavery risk.
Ro Coroneos, Principal, Praxis ESG
Sharon Morris, APAC Group Regional Head, World Commerce & Contracting
Leading through uncertainty: adaptability and collaboration for a sustainable future
12 May
As we celebrate the fifth year of World Sustainable Contracting Day, the world around us feels more uncertain than ever. Geopolitical tensions, rapid technological change, shifting regulation, and mounting environmental and social pressures are reshaping how organisations operate. In this context, adaptability and cross-sector collaboration are not just desirable—they are essential to achieving sustainable outcomes.
Join Sharon Morris, Regional Head, WorldCC Foundation as she talks to an exceptional group of leaders from legal, procurement, sustainability, NGO and Government. Together, they will reflect on how sustainable outcomes have evolved over the past five years—and what it will take to lead through the next five.
From reimagining risk and resilience in global supply chains to deploying emerging technologies responsibly, the discussion will explore how organisations can build contracting frameworks that foster trust, inclusivity, and long-term value.
Hosted by: Sharon Morris, APAC Group Regional Head, World Commerce & Contracting
Driving social, environmental, and commercial value through strategic supplier diversity
Available 21 July
What happens when a major corporation partners intentionally with a small, purpose-driven enterprise? This webinar showcases the APA and PonyUp for Good collaboration as a model for modern social procurement—one that blends commercial outcomes with environmental & social impact, women-owned enterprise participation, and circular-economy solutions.
Key takeaways:
- Commercial outcomes: practical takeaways on how ESG Impact can guide growth and ROI
- Making the business case: the strategic rationale and internal business case that enabled this partnership
- Delivering value: how micro-businesses can deliver outsized value through innovation, agility, and community-focused outcomes.
Participants will leave with practical guidance for embedding social procurement into leadership practice and enabling supplier ecosystems that reflect diversity, sustainability, and long-term resilience.
Cat Harding, Co-Founder, PonyUp for Good
Mardi Brown, Co-Founder, PonyUp for Good
Sharyn County, General Manager Procurement & Real Estate, APA Group
Rebecca Green, Head of Transformation and Advocacy, Social Traders
Hosted by: Sharon Morris, APAC Group Regional Head, World Commerce & Contracting
Empowering global supply chains: sourcing strategies that drive SME growth and innovation
20 October
Global supply chains are evolving, and leading corporations are discovering that inclusive sourcing isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s a strategic advantage. By intentionally partnering with small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly women-owned businesses, companies can unlock innovation, strengthen resilience, and create meaningful economic impact across their supply networks.
WEConnect International connects women-owned businesses to qualified buyers worldwide, helping corporations identify high-performing, diverse suppliers and implement sourcing strategies that deliver both business results and social impact.
In this practical, action-oriented webinar, participants will learn how to:
- Design global sourcing strategies that integrate SMEs without compromising scale or quality
- Identify and engage women-owned and other diverse suppliers as drivers of innovation and market differentiation
- Build resilience across supply chains by diversifying supplier networks
- Leverage tools and best practices to ensure successful collaboration and performance
- Measure impact, both in economic empowerment and supply chain outcomes
- This session is ideal for procurement, contracting, supply chain, and commerce professionals looking to raise the bar for what global sourcing can achieve—turning supplier diversity and inclusion into a source of competitive advantage and lasting impact.
Hosted by: Sharon Morris, APAC Group Regional Head, World Commerce & Contracting
Environmental Clause Case Study from The Chancery Lane Project
Available 01 April
This session showcases how The Chancery Lane Project (TCLP) is transforming environmental ambition into contractual reality through pioneering climate-aligned clauses. Drawing on a real-world case study, we examine how organisations have used TCLP model clauses to embed net-zero commitments, reduce emissions across supply chains, and shift procurement and commercial decisions toward more sustainable outcomes. The Chancery Lane Project we will unpack the drafting logic behind the clause, explore adoption challenges, and highlight the measurable impact it can deliver when integrated into mainstream contracting. Participants will leave with practical insights into how climate-aligned clauses can be adapted for their own agreements—turning contracts into a powerful tool for achieving environmental and sustainability goals.
Becky Annison, Director of Engagement, The Chancery Lane Project
Paraguay case study: transforming public spending accountability through data, tech & community engagement
Available 03 June
This session highlights how reAcción, a grassroots organisation in Paraguay, transformed education spending oversight through quality procurement data, lightweight civic tech, and sustained community engagement. Beginning with local monitoring in the country’s poorest schools, their work led to a 400% improvement in proper fund use, expansion to Paraguay’s major cities, and the creation of FOCO—a national platform enabling citizens to track school infrastructure and feeding programs. David Riveros García will also share insights on civic space in Latin America and what global organisations can learn about partnering effectively with local civil society.
Key Takeaways
- How quality data and simple tech can unlock large-scale accountability gains.
- A practical model for community-driven monitoring that delivers measurable results.
- Lessons for scaling civic oversight from local pilots to national systems.
- How global organisations can better support civil society in challenging environments.
Oscar Hernandez, Director of LatAm, Open Contracting Partnership
Jargonfree Sustainable Contracts in Action: Lessons from 9 Finnish Companies
Available 09 December
Sustainability commitments often exist in codes of conduct—but rarely in the contracts that govern day-to-day business. The Jargon-Free Sustainable Contracting Toolkit is changing that, helping companies embed clear, practical, and enforceable sustainability requirements directly into contracts.
In this webinar, we showcase lessons from a pilot with 9 Finnish companies across manufacturing, technology, and professional services. Participants will see how these organizations turned sustainability commitments into actionable contract terms, creating shared responsibility between buyers and suppliers, reducing ambiguity, and strengthening supplier relationships.
Key takeaways include:
- How jargon-free language improves adoption and compliance
- Practical strategies to integrate sustainability into contracts and GTCs
- Real-world examples of problem-solving and solution-focused approaches
- Insights on scalable, low-maintenance tools that endure over time
Anne Ketola, Senior Researcher, Tampere University; Jargonfree Project
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