CIRCULAR ECONOMY & SUSTAINABILITY (SUST):

This track focuses on how logistics and supply chain processes can be reimagined to support circular economy initiatives. It highlights strategies for closing the loop through minimize resource use, waste reduction, and materials recovery. Practitioners will explore actionable solutions for integrating Circular Economy principles into supply chain re-design to achieve sustainability and decarbonization goals.

SUST-1 From Tariffs to Technology: Harnessing Circularity to Build Resilient Supply Chains - Deborah Dull, Founder, Circular Supply Chain Network With a shifting geopolitical environment, traditional supply chain strategies face fresh challenges from increased tariffs. Yet these disruptions present unexpected opportunities for operational innovation. This presentation explores how circular supply chain capabilities - (re)sourcing networks, (re)making products, and (re)directing resources - can mitigate tariff impacts while delivering operational benefits. Together, we'll examine the practical implementation of circularity through local manufacturing and advanced technologies, with particular focus on how AI-powered self-driving processes are transforming implementation approaches. Looking beyond traditional efficiency metrics, we'll share case studies demonstrating measurable ROI in employee satisfaction, customer experience, and business outcomes. Join us to discover actionable strategies for navigating uncertainties through circular operational strategies that turn potential disruptions into operational benefits.

SUST-2 Building a Sustainable Supply Chain: From Vision to Implementation Sustainability strategies and initiatives are a part of most businesses and their supply chains today. But are we really understanding the full potential of the benefits related to the triple botton line of “good for the planet, good for the people, and good for the profit”? Can the triple bottom line be simultaneously pursued and achieved? Are our business models (from product life-cycle design, to sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and recycling) fit for a sustainable transition from a linear to a circular economy? This panel will discuss these topics and more to help your company better understand how to move from vision to implementation of sustianable supply chain managerment. Jon Kirchoff, Professor, East Carolina University moderates a panel of professionals: Giorgio Adami, CEO, Adami Autotrasporti; Roberto Crippa, Chief Sustainability Officer, Tecniplast; Thomas Fuhrken, VP Logistics & Commercial Operations, Neste; Alessandro Scotti, Branch Manager, Dachser; Paolo Rangoni, Logistic Director Coop Alleanza 3.0; TBD, Feralpi

SUST-3 Emission reporting: How to optimize the upcoming mandatory reporting (CSRD) Even though the Omnibus legislation has pushed back the date for mandatory reporting, it will not go away. In this presentation we'll clarify what reporting will be mandatory and why accurate reporting will be most beneficial to you. We'll also explain the business case of Meelunie. Meelunie is one of the oldest (1867) and largest trading companies in raw food ingredients in the world with offices in North and South America, China, Singapore and South Africa. Jochum Reuter, Vice President Sales, BigMile; Meelunie TBD