Roundtable A
The 3.6% Premium: Resilience and ROI Through Shared Intelligence and AI
11 Sep (Fri) Day 2 : 10:00 – 11:30
Hong Kong enterprises are operating in an era of permanent volatility, where supply chain resilience has become a commercial necessity. Yet many still treat sustainability as a compliance burden rather than a source of value. Drawing on EcoVadis’ 2026 Barometer (1,000 multinationals and 2,000 suppliers), this session shows how proactive procurement teams earn a measurable 3.6% revenue-growth premium by shifting from an “assess and chase” model to one built on shared network intelligence, supporting real ROI through cost avoidance, revenue protection and supplier-enabled innovation. It also looks at the role of AI, applied to verified supplier data, in bringing clarity to these decisions rather than adding noise. Delegates will hear from three local EcoVadis customers on their practical experiences, before moving into interactive roundtable discussions to work through shared challenges with peers.
Speakers
Moderator
Richard Bourne
Senior Vice President Asia Pacific Japan
EcoVadis
Richard Bourne
EcoVadis
Senior Vice President Asia Pacific Japan
Richard Bourne is the Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) and a member of the Senior Leadership team at EcoVadis. Over his 16-year tenure, Richard has played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s sustainability network, significantly contributing to the growth of its global rated network, which now includes over 150,000 companies. His leadership has been instrumental in engaging both requesting and rated companies, promoting sustainable business practices across SMEs and large corporations alike. Richard’s expertise continues to shape the future of sustainability in the APJ region and beyond.
My Sustainability Goals for 2025:
- Fostering transparent collaboration between the public and private sectors.
- Making sustainability practical and accessible for small and medium-sized businesses.
- Moving from promises to progress.
Speaking at 2026 sessions:
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The 3.6% Premium: Resilience and ROI Through Shared Intelligence and AIWith thanks to
EcoVadis Hong Kong Limited
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EcoVadis is a purpose-driven company dedicated to embedding sustainability intelligence into every business decision worldwide. With global, trusted and actionable ratings, businesses of all sizes rely on EcoVadis’ detailed insights to comply with ESG regulations, reduce GHG emissions, and improve the sustainability performance of their business and value chain across 220 industries in 180 countries. Leaders like Johnson & Johnson, L’Oréal, Unilever, Bridgestone, BASF and JPMorgan are among 150,000+ businesses that use EcoVadis ratings, risk, and carbon management tools and e-learning platform to accelerate their journey toward resilience, sustainable growth and positive impact worldwide.
Our sustainability goals for 2026:
- Accelerating Value Chain Decarbonization: Drive measurable progress toward Net Zero by enabling companies to move from industry-average carbon estimations to primary, product-level carbon data across their global supply base.
- Strengthening Regulatory Readiness: Empower organizations to navigate the evolving ESG landscape—including CSRD and CSDDD—through auditable, evidence-based assessments that bridge the gap between compliance and strategic value.
- Driving Measurable Supplier Improvement: Foster a culture of “performance over reporting” by increasing the closure rate of Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and building long-term sustainability capacity within the SME sector.
- Advancing Ethical Human Rights Oversight: Integrate “Worker Voice” data and enhanced due diligence frameworks to identify and mitigate modern slavery and labor risks within deep-tier supply chains.
Solutions Showcase:
- Carbon Management/Carbon Offset
- ESG Reporting/Consultancy
- Sourcing & Supply Chain
- Sustainability Services
- Sustainable Products
Legal Name: EcoVadis Hong Kong Limited
General Enquiry Email Address: marketing@ecovadis.com