This exclusive webinar focuses on the role of sustainable purchasing within the lottery sector, providing valuable insights into the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into procurement strategies.

The session begins with an introduction by Melissa Jacquerioz, Senior Sustainability Lead at the European Lotteries Association. Melissa will delve into the significance of sustainable purchasing as a catalyst for compliance, enhanced reputation, and long-term value creation. She will also outline how the EL Environmental Initiative is supporting the transition toward more sustainable procurement practices in the lottery industry.

The discussion will then transition to Anna Toledano, Head of Group Sustainable Purchasing at Groupe FDJ, a leader in corporate social responsibility (CSR) within the lottery and gaming sector. Anna will explore the distinctions between traditional and sustainable purchasing, emphasizing the importance of embedding ESG criteria in procurement processes. She will provide an in-depth look at how regulations like the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) are reshaping procurement strategies across industries.

Anna will also share FDJ Group’s innovative approach to sustainable procurement, focusing on their method of integrating CSR objectives into Requests for Proposals (RFPs). She will discuss how supplier collaboration is crucial to achieving sustainable goals, offering practical examples of how FDJ uses RFP weighting to drive environmental and social performance improvements among their partners.

The webinar will conclude with an interactive Q&A session, allowing participants to engage directly with the speakers. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss challenges and potential solutions for implementing sustainable purchasing practices, ensuring their organizations meet regulatory and ethical standards while fostering a positive impact on the environment and society.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand the critical differences between traditional and sustainable purchasing.
• Learn how ESG integration in procurement can enhance compliance and create long-term value.
• Discover how regulations like EUDR and CSRD impact purchasing strategies.
• Gain insights into FDJ Group’s innovative sustainable procurement practices.
• Participate in a live Q&A session to address specific challenges in sustainable purchasing.

Who Should Attend:

• Procurement and supply chain professionals in the lottery and gaming sector.
• Sustainability officers and CSR leaders.
• Compliance and regulatory professionals.
• Industry stakeholders interested in sustainable practices.

Speakers:

• Melissa Jacquerioz
  Senior Sustainability Lead, European Lotteries Association
• Anna Toledano
  Head of Group Sustainable Purchasing, Groupe FDJ