How Procurement Powers the Shift to Sustainability
Sustainability is central to how modern businesses operate.
As climate targets tighten, consumer expectations rise and regulations become more demanding, supply chains sit at the heart of the shift toward responsible growth.
In 2025, building a sustainable supply chain means more than reducing emissions. It includes traceability, ethical sourcing and robust supplier collaboration.
Procurement professionals face mounting pressure to balance cost, speed and reliability with transparency, accountability and long-term impact.
That means ensuring every supplier meets environmental and ethical standards, every transaction is traceable and every decision supports the company’s broader social and environmental commitments.
But how do procurement leaders put this into practice? Across industries, organisations are taking different paths towards sustainability. Some embed sustainability directly into sourcing strategies. Others build partnerships with local suppliers or adopt technologies to track emissions and improve visibility.
What they share is a growing awareness that procurement is no longer just a back-office function—it is a critical enabler of responsible business.
At Procurement and Supply Chain LIVE London, the Sustainable Supply Chains Panel will explore how businesses can balance efficiency with responsibility while meeting growing stakeholder expectations.
The panel will run from 14:15 to 15:00 (GMT+1) on Day 1 (23 September) of the event, highlighting how emissions reduction, improved transparency and ethical sourcing are transforming procurement strategies globally.
By showcasing both corporate initiatives and cross-industry collaboration, the session will provide practical insights into how sustainability goals can be achieved without compromising on operational performance.
Meet the experts
Paul Doherty - Heathrow Airport
Paul Doherty, Procurement Director at Heathrow Airport, brings extensive expertise in operational, infrastructure and technology procurement.
His approach centres on data-driven insights and trusted advice for stakeholders, ensuring value for money and continuous improvement.
With a strong focus on supplier partnerships and local community engagement, Paul is committed to advancing Heathrow’s sustainability targets to maintain its licence to operate.
Tom Arild Trosterud - Hurtigruten
As Vice President of Procurement at Hurtigruten, Tom Arild Trosterud combines more than 15 years of global experience across sourcing, negotiations and supply chain optimisation.
With a background in engineering and business studies, his career has spanned leading organisations including Microsoft.
Passionate about strategic sourcing and innovation, Tom has built a strong track record in driving cost efficiency and supplier collaboration across industries and geographies.
Katie Ferrier - Achilles
Katie Ferrier serves as Regional Director for the UK, Ireland and Middle East at Achilles.
She is responsible for connecting buyer and supplier networks while ensuring the delivery of high-quality products and services.
With a focus on customer experience and collaboration, Katie leads teams that work to transform procurement operations and unlock value through rigorous business and technical testing.
Eirini Etoimou
A global advisor in sustainability, ESG and supply chain management, Eirini Etoimou brings both academic and real-world expertise to the panel.
She has led large-scale transformations across multiple continents, uniting stakeholders around innovative, long-term solutions.
With qualifications in procurement, logistics and leadership, Eirini is a published author and visiting lecturer who helps organisations translate complex sustainability theory into actionable practice.
Why it matters
Supply chains have become a critical driver of organisational sustainability agendas.
As business leaders face mounting regulatory requirements and stakeholder scrutiny, procurement teams are finding themselves at the centre of transformation.
The panel will provide a valuable opportunity to understand how leading executives are embedding accountability, resilience and innovation into the fabric of their supply chains.
About Procurement and Supply Chain LIVE London 2025
Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE is returning to the Business Design Centre in London for its annual Global Summit on 23-24 September.
This unmissable event is aimed at facilitating knowledge sharing and connections among the world's procurement and supply chain leaders.
Those attending can enjoy inspiring keynotes, engaging panels and exclusive workshops covering a diverse range of topics, including supply chain transformation, procurement technology, sustainability and ESG, AI, finance, logistics and supplier relationship management.
To secure your tickets, click here.
