• The trends in methods and motivations for sustainability implementation
• The barriers to sustainability
• Analysis of Aurora Insights novel datasets on sustainable supply chains

• Understanding tradeoffs in decision-making between sustainability and resilience
• Which approaches to address tradeoffs between sustainability and resilience
• How to turn tradeoffs into reinforcing relationships

• Understanding carbon offsetting
• Carbon offsetting vs carbon reduction
• Challenges and criticisms of carbon offsetting

• Understanding the role of digital passports within supply chains
• How digital passports enhance traceability, transparency and visibility
• Industry case study

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• Last-mile delivery and its significance in the e-commerce supply chain
• Innovative solutions and successful case studies in sustainable last-mile delivery
• Regulatory considerations and consumer expectations impacting last-mile delivery strategies

• PaaS vs traditional ownership models
• How PaaS encourages sustainable design practices, extends product lifecycles, and promotes resource efficiency
• Challenges and strategies for transitioning to PaaS models

• Sustainable materials & manufacturing 
• Circular economy and waste reduction 
• Consumer engagement and transparency

• Bridging Strategy and Operations
• Navigating change
• Best Practice in Action

•  Micromobility is rapidly expanding in transportation and logistics due to increased sustainability awareness, public health concerns, and its potential to improve business profitability and user satisfaction.
• By providing an alternative to high-emission vehicles, micromobility supports sustainability, reduces congestion, improves efficiency, and enhances accessibility and equity in urban areas.
• This paper examines the major trends in micromobility growth, addressing implementation challenges, technological advancements, and its broader impact on transportation and logistics

• Understanding nearshoring: local sourcing and shorter supply chains
• Strategies for effectively implementing local sourcing initiatives
• Environmental benefits and economic impacts of nearshoring

• The importance of ethical labour practices and human rights in sustainable supply chain management
• Exploring strategies for monitoring and assessing compliance with labour standards
• The role of technology in enhancing transparency and accountability

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• Embedding excellence frameworks into intralogistics operations for seamless and effective processes
• Fostering innovation and prioritizing continuous improvement as essential elements of operational success
• Establishing sustainability as a core pillar to enhance long-term efficiency and resilience

• Build Resilience Through Sustainability: Learn how resilient strategies strengthen supply chains against disruptions to ensure food security in the region.
• Tackle Regional Volatility: Identify vulnerabilities—from climate impacts to geopolitical shifts—and bolster food availability.
• Enable Collaborative Solutions: Explore scalable partnerships, policies, and technologies that enhance both sustainability and resilience.

• Prioritising the transition to clean energy sources
• Technological innovation and energy storage solutions
• Policy support and corporate commitments

• Creating Inclusive leadership development programs
• Highlighting Women’s impact on innovation
• Fostering a supportive workplace culture

• Prioritizing supplier transparency and ethical standards
• Supporting environmentally responsible suppliers
• Long-term partnerships for sustainable practices

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• Understanding COP29 targets
• Key barriers to achieving the targets
• Innovative tools to help reach COP29 targets