The pressure on companies to build sustainable and transparent supply chains in order to manage social, environmental, and economic impacts is growing. Today’s large companies are expected to take responsibility for how their suppliers affect people and the environment. Register now and enjoy the talk by Juan Padial, Associate Director of Digital Supply Chain at KPMG, on Ethical Supply Chains and Responsible Procurement.
The list of issues to be addressed can be daunting: from ensuring safe working conditions to paying fair wages; ending child labor and improving product traceability; reducing carbon footprints and using water responsibly, as well as avoiding corruption. And there is no shortage of stakeholders ready to hold companies accountable for human rights violations and other failures; regulators, journalists, lawyers, customers, consumers, communities, and others are all increasing the pressure.
Moreover, building a sustainable supply chain is no easy task. Modern global supply chains are so vast and complex that many companies simply don’t know where their inputs come from. Gaining visibility and control can be a challenge, as can keeping up with regulations and industry commitments across multiple jurisdictions.
During the presentation, Juan will address these topics and present actionable steps to overcome this challenge.
About the Speaker
Juan Padial is an experienced Digital Supply Chain leader with extensive experience advising global organizations on transformation, operational excellence, and technology-enabled performance. As Managing Partner for Digital Supply Chain at KPMG Consultoria Ltda., he has led complex, multi-market projects focused on end-to-end supply chain redesign, digital integration, and strategic optimization. His experience spans leadership roles in both consulting and industry, where he drove initiatives in logistics, procurement, planning, and advanced analytics.
Juan’s portfolio includes delivering high-impact solutions for Fortune 500 companies, implementing innovative digital tools, and guiding executive teams through large-scale change processes. He has a solid academic background in engineering and business administration, complemented by ongoing specialization in digital operations and emerging technologies. Recognized for his strategic vision and hands-on leadership, Juan brings a results-oriented, forward-looking approach to the transformation of the modern supply chain.
Below is the list of confirmed speakers and their respective topics:
Vanessa Castro and Maria Clara Salazar, Sustainability Managers, Cementos Argos
Topic: “What if innovation didn’t depend on R&D teams, but on every employee?”
Luciana Arouca – Director of Sustainability Services for Brazil and Latin America, JLL
Topic: “Unlocking Sustainable Growth: How Green Buildings and Deep Decarbonization Are Redefining Corporate Real Estate Strategy”
Ana Lúcia Grizzi – Independent Senior Consultant; Coordinator of the Sustainability and Innovation Committee, Votorantim Cimentos
Topic: “Climate Governance in Brazil: Carbon Markets and Adaptation Strategies”
Josilene T. V. Ferrer – Senior Analyst for International Cooperation and Climate Change, CETESB – São Paulo State Environmental Company
Topic: “The New Climate Geopolitics: Inside the World’s Largest Carbon Market”
Carla Leal – Market Director, CDP Latin America, Board Members
Topic: “Building Resilience: Strategic Pathways for Climate Action in the Cement and Construction Industry”
Patrícia Iglecias – Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, University of São Paulo
Topic: “Circular Economy and Waste Management Solutions”
Michal Zuk, Hydrogen Research Specialist, London Stock Exchange Group
Topic: “From Policy to Profitability: How Carbon Pricing Shapes the Business Case for Low-Emission Hydrogen”
Juan Padial – Managing Partner, Digital Supply Chain, KPMG
Topic: “KPMG – ESG Supply Chains”
Rejane Afonso – Technical and Commercial Director, Monitore
Topic: “The Role of Each Brazilian Region in Energy Substitution in the Cement Industry – Regional Scenarios for the South/Southeast, Center-West, North, and Northeast”
Murilo Marins, Project Finance – Brazil, Green Finance Institute
Topic: “GFI – Green Finance Institute”
Túlio Henrique de Oliveira Silva, EMBRAPII
Topic: “Financing Opportunities for Innovation in Industry”
Rodrigo Backendorf – IT Manager for Chile, CIPLAN Cimento
Topic: To be determined
Andrés Luongo, COO Chile, WSP
Topic: “Transforming Engineering and Infrastructure: Sustainability, Technology, and Human-Centered Decision-Making”
Alberto Lima Santos – Digital Technologies Manager, SENAI-SP
Topic: “Automation, AI, and Connected Operations Applied to Cement and Construction”
Samira Porto – Director of People, Sustainability, and Institutional Relations
Larissa Mello – Sustainability Specialist, Supremo Secil Cimentos
Topic: “People and Sustainability: Why Stakeholder Engagement Must Be Part of Your Next Strategic Cycle”
Rodrigo Ramos Tosta – Environmental Division, BNDES
Access the full event program here.
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