Xplore Sustainability: Sedex Conference London 2023
22nd – 23rd March 2023
Delivering insight and improvement in an ESG world
We’re delighted to announce our return to in-person events, with a bigger, bolder and broader conference in 2023!
Join us in London to explore the latest opportunities, challenges and solutions in the industry, hear from outstanding speakers, connect with others, and celebrate successes at the Sedex Sustainability Awards dinner.
Bookings are now open for our flagship conference on 22-23 March 2023. There are limited spaces available, so book your tickets early to avoid disappointment.
What to expect
Bringing together over 600 attendees from a variety of businesses and industries, hosted by Katie Prescott, Technology Business Editor at The Times, for a 2-day experience of insights, collaboration, discussion and connections.
Our conference will spark challenge and debate, explore the latest tech and insights, and share stories from real businesses with speakers from Ted Baker, Nestlé UK & Ireland, The Body Shop (Natura &Co), UN Global Compact Network UK and many more.


Reasons to attend
- Build and share knowledge: Hear from industry leaders and innovators, be part of the conversation, and take away tangible, real-life actions to implement in your business.
- Meet Sedex: Learn about our strategy, have in-person conversations about your membership, and ask us anything about our tools and services.
- Make connections: Meet other like-minded businesses with similar challenges, be inspired by the actions of others, and build your future network.
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Meet our host
Our conference and Awards will be hosted by the renowned journalist Katie Prescott, Technology Business Editor at The Times.
Across the fast-changing landscape of tech, media and telecoms, Katie brings all the key stories to readers, listeners and viewers across Times platforms, was a BBC journalist for over a decade, and is a highly accomplished speaker and moderator. Katie is a weekly columnist for The Times’ award-winning business section and reports across the fast-changing landscape of tech, media and telecoms.

Agenda – Day 1 Wednesday, 22 March 2023
How do businesses satisfy demands from investors, governments and consumers in the same sustainability strategy, and perform well across each ESG area? Our panellists explore the challenge, realities, and solutions for business.
Our panellists explore existing and upcoming legislation and how to prepare for it, including by bringing all legislation demands together and streamlining your approach.
How can businesses use data throughout their sustainability and due diligence initiatives – from setting targets to demonstrating progress? How is the use of data evolving across ESG areas?
How FMCG manufacturer Solent Group uses insights to shape their sustainability programme and activities, including in ways that support other business priorities such as building supply chain resilience.
Learn how to draw better insights and guide your decisions using the social and environmental data you already hold.
Businesses of all sizes can drive positive impact – even small changes make a difference, especially in local communities. What does that look like in action?
How Bunzl plc is engaging suppliers to reduce emissions, and driving environmental improvement deeper into their supply chain.
Hear the future features from the Sedex Platform Team and have your say in their development.
Take the opportunity to network with sponsors and other conference attendees
Join us for an evening of recognition and fun at the Awards Dinner.
This is a ticketed event.
Agenda – Day 2 Thursday, 23 March 2023
Our panel explores ways to make sustainable sourcing decisions and build supply chain resilience amid crisis, conflict and disruption, with practical examples and on-the-ground insight.
What do stakeholders want to know about your company’s sustainability performance? Identify the data to answer their questions and communicate your progress credibly.
The “worth” in good ESG performance isn’t just about profit – how else do businesses quantify and demonstrate this worth, and educate stakeholders on the value in long-term sustainability?
Working together APSCA and Sedex are driving the future of audit. Hear how they can support your organisation and how Sedex’s Audit Quality Programme is ensuring a high level of delivery.
How far down your supply chain do you need visibility to be impactful and truly meet ESG goals? Our panellists discuss the inevitable compromises, intelligent solutions, and power of collaboration to scale your efforts.
How does Olio help businesses to measure, evidence and report on the great work they do with them – with credible, accurate data?
Complying with legislation is one of the biggest challenges businesses face in managing sustainable supply chains. Sedex’s Consulting Team share how to overcome some of these challenges and convert them into opportunities.
Our speakers discuss the need for bridging competitive boundaries and working together – collaboration isn’t anti-competitive, it’s a business advantage when the outcome is sustainability. This collaborative approach across competitors, regions, supply tiers and industries is also an essential component of positive change.
Join us for a summary of key messages and takeaways from the Sedex Conference 2023.
Hear the future features from the Sedex Platform Team and have your say in their development.
Take the opportunity to network with sponsors and other conference attendees
Join us for an evening of recognition and fun at the Awards Dinner.
This is a ticketed event.
Need help?
If you have questions about how to register or attend Xplore Sustainability email us at conferences@sedex.com