Resources Theatre

How Procurement Organisations can Effectively Empower Suppliers through a Sustainability Lens to Achieve Mutual Progress and Growth

11 Sep (Fri) Day 2 : 14:45 – 15:35

Full Programme
Resources Theatre

Traditionally, the relationship between buyers and suppliers has tended to focus on price, cost, product quality, manufacturing processes and service.  As sustainability and ESG considerations are increasingly integrated into the supply chain (i.e. procurement and supplier relationships), procurement organisations must meet the sustainability expectations of their customers and various stakeholders. Beyond their own efforts, they must rely on the cooperation of suppliers to achieve overall sustainability objectives. However, supplier companies—particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)—often lack the necessary resources, experience and skills, and may have a limited awareness of sustainability, frequently viewing it as an additional, burdensome requirement imposed by clients. This session will explore how, from a sustainability perspective, procurement organisations can assist and empower suppliers to go beyond merely meeting basic requirements, enabling them to achieve self-improvement, growth, and even business expansion, whilst fostering positive, long-term procurement-supplier relationships.

Session Learnings:

  •  The gradual integration of sustainability into procurement and supply chain relationships, and the dilemmas and challenges faced by both procurement and supplier organisations
  • The blind spots and pain points encountered by supplier organisations—particularly small and medium-sized enterprises—in addressing purchasers’ sustainability requirements
  • Exploring different methods and approaches to drive supplier progress and business growth from a sustainability perspective

Post-Event Actions:

  • Re-evaluate the role of sustainability factors in procurement considerations
  • Explore and implement various approaches to enhance suppliers’ awareness and capabilities regarding sustainability
  • A clash of perspectives and a shift in mindset: creating long-term value versus cost considerations

Speakers

Felix Lam

The Institute of Purchasing & Supply of Hong Kong

Chairman, Communication Committee

Felix is the Chairman of Communication Committee of The Institute of Purchasing and Supply of Hong Kong and Director of Institute for Supply Management (Hong Kong) , where he is responsible for promoting professionalism in procurement and supply management.

He served as the Head of Sustainability at the Green Council for seven years, during which he advocated for corporate and supply chain sustainability through various initiatives, including training courses, seminars, membership programs, corporate sustainability awards, and consultancy services. Prior to that, he had a distinguished career at Towngas for twenty-seven years, culminating in his role as the Head of Corporate Supplies Department, where he led the procurement and supply chain operations. Felix has also been a guest lecturer at PolyU, HKHSU, HKU SPACE, and HKMA, BEC where he taught supply chain sustainability.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

  1. No matter large corporate or SMEs, climate actions are one of the key policys in organisation.
  2. 4Rs principles of Circular Economy are promoted and implemented in the society.

Speaking at 2026 sessions:

Day 2

How Procurement Organisations can Effectively Empower Suppliers through a Sustainability Lens to Achieve Mutual Progress and Growth

Suki Wong

ANTA Sports Products Limited

Senior Director, Investor Relations & ESG

Ms. Wong Shui Ki, Suki is the Senior Director of Anta Sports Products Limited (2020.HK) and is in charge of the investor relations and ESG function of the Company. Ms. Wong has over 15 years of experience in the industry. Ms. Wong has been working in ANTA Sports since it got listed in 2007. Prior to joining the Company, she had worked in investor relations agency for several years and specialized in serving H-shares listed companies. Ms. Wong holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

 

Speaking at 2026 sessions:

Day 2

How Procurement Organisations can Effectively Empower Suppliers through a Sustainability Lens to Achieve Mutual Progress and Growth

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