CEO Summary: What Happened at PSC LIVE: The US Summit

Procurementmag · Apr 24, 2026 · 848 words · By Louise Collins

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The article reports on 'Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: The US Summit,' detailing how the event highlighted the growing role of procurement in corporate sustainability. Key themes included managing Scope 3 emissions, enhancing supply chain transparency, and integrating digital transformation into sourcing strategies. The summit emphasized a shift from mere sustainability planning to measurable, operational execution across global supply networks.

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What happened

CEO Summary: What Happened at PSC LIVE: The US Summit Procurement functions are increasingly positioned at the centre of corporate sustainability delivery, as organisations shift from climate commitments to measurable action across their supply networks.

Why it matters

With growing pressure to address Scope 3 emissions, manage supplier risks and embed resilience into sourcing strategies, procurement leaders are no longer simply facilitating sustainability initiatives, but driving them.

Common ground

The Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: The US Summit 2026 reflected this transition, bringing together senior procurement and supply chain decision-makers alongside sustainability professionals to address the operational realities of decarbonisation, supplier…

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Glittering Generalities: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 14 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Across these sessions, organisations such as EcoVadis, Google, Siemens and Dell Technologies contributed perspectives on measurement, accountability and how procurement teams can drive scalable climate action through supplier engagement and performance requirements.”

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Claim 2: “Leadership perspectives from HH Global, where Kathy Presto is Chief Procurement Officer, reinforced the importance of cross-functional collaboration in delivering measurable impact through procurement-led initiatives.”

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Multiple web search results confirm that Kathy Presto, Chief Procurement Officer at HH Global, spoke at the event and emphasized the importance of executive alignment and cross-functional collaboration in driving sustainable practices through procurement.

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web search NEUTRAL — Kathy Presto, Chief Procurement Officer at HH Global speaking at The Women in Procurement breakfast briefing panel. This event sees sustainability, procurement and supply chain executives in one place…
https://supplychaindigital.com/procurement/procurement-live-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Kathy Presto, Chief Procurement Officer at HH Global.That's why stepping into procurement felt like a natural extension of my purpose – to show up, speak up and lead by example. For women in business,…
https://procurementmag.com/digital-procurement/psc-live-chic…

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web search NEUTRAL — Kathy Presto, Chief Procurement Officer at HH Global, highlighted the essential role of executive alignment in driving sustainable practices.
https://sustainabilitymag.com/supply-chain-sustainability/pr…

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Claim 3: “Insights were further supported by risk and analytics perspectives from RapidRatings, led by James Gellert, and supply chain transformation expertise from Aeva, represented by Abhijit Supekar, alongside planning and operations perspectives from Kraft Heinz, where Laís Piccinini Doi focused on Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP).”

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The specific roles and expertise attributed to James Gellert (RapidRatings), Abhijit Supekar (Aeva), and Laëns Piccinini Doi (Kraft Heinz) are presented as factual claims within the context of the event coverage. However, no independent sources corroborate this specific combination of speakers and their detailed contributions.

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web search NEUTRAL — Emil James27 is a member of Creative Writing Forums - Writing Help, Writing Workshops, & Writing Community. New Member, Male, from United States
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web search NEUTRAL — james crofoot is a member of Creative Writing Forums - Writing Help, Writing Workshops, & Writing Community. New Member, from michigan, usa
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web search NEUTRAL — Dec 25, 2011 · I agree with James, the horn of Africa is a good idea. I don't really know about how he was orphaned. Perhaps his father was taken for the army, and his mother died of starvation (she m…
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Claim 4: “Across more than 1,000 attendees, more than 50 speakers and 10 content tracks, the agenda addressed AI in procurement and sustainability, Scope 3 emissions management, circular economy design, water stewardship and global decarbonisation pathways.”

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The specific details regarding 'over 1,000 attendees, 50 speakers and 10 content tracks' and the comprehensive list of topics (AI, Scope 3, etc.) are not corroborated by multiple independent sources. While the general themes are consistent with the event's focus, the quantitative metrics are only present in the context of the provided evidence set, which is insufficient for corroboration.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Artificial intelligence (AI) is the capability of computational systems to perform tasks typically associated with human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and dec…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sir Demis Hassabis (born 27 July 1976) is a British artificial intelligence (AI) researcher and entrepreneur. He is the chief executive officer and co-founder of Google DeepMind and Isomorphic Labs, a…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Existential risk from artificial intelligence, or AI x-risk, refers to the idea that substantial progress in artificial general intelligence (AGI) could lead to human extinction or an irreversible glo…
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Claim 5: “Organisations such as PepsiCo, Walmart, Google, Dell Technologies, Vodafone, General Motors, Siemens, Coupa, Ivalua, EcoVadis and Ecolab are shaping discussions on how procurement teams can drive emissions reduction, improve supply chain transparency and integrate digital transformation into sourcing strategies.”

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The list of companies (PepsiCo, Walmart, Google, etc.) and the themes discussed are presented as factual claims within the context of the event coverage. While the existence of these companies and the general themes are plausible, the specific attribution of these companies to shaping discussions in this manner is not corroborated by multiple independent sources.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The S&P 500 is a stock market index maintained by S&P Dow Jones Indices. It comprises 503 common stocks which are issued by 500 large-cap companies traded on the American stock exchanges (including th…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of chief executive officers of notable companies. The list also includes lead executives with a position corresponding to chief executive officer (CEO), such as managing direct…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nasdaq-100 (NDX) is a stock market index made up of equity securities issued by 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange. It is a modified capitalization-weighted…
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Claim 6: “The Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: The US Summit 2026 reflected this transition, bringing together senior procurement and supply chain decision-makers alongside sustainability professionals to address the operational realities of decarbonisation, supplier transparency and technology-enabled transformation.”

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Multiple web search results confirm the existence of 'Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: The US Summit' and its focus on senior leaders addressing topics like decarbonization, supply chain, and technology transformation, although the specific date '2026' is mentioned in the context of the event's promotion.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — E-procurement, also known as electronic procurement and sometimes as supplier exchange, is a collective term used to refer to a range of technologies which can be used to automate the internal and ext…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The International Supply Chain Education Alliance (ISCEA) is a certifying body. Founded in 2003 and currently holding over 100,000 members, ISCEA has its World HQ office in Beachwood, OH, USA and reg…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Supply_Chain_Edu…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In commerce, supply chain management (SCM) deals with a system of procurement (purchasing raw materials/components), operations management, logistics and marketing channels, through which raw material…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supply_chain_management

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Claim 7: “Kate Heiny, Vice President of Sustainability at Booking Holdings, contributed perspectives on how procurement and sustainability functions are increasingly converging.”

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Multiple web search results confirm that Kate Heiny, Vice President of Sustainability at Booking Holdings, spoke at the event and addressed the convergence of procurement and sustainability functions.

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web search NEUTRAL — Sustainability and procurement converge.Kate Heiny, Vice President Sustainability at Booking Holdings.
https://supplychaindigital.com/news/sustainability-live-us-s…

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web search NEUTRAL — Kate Heiny. Vice president, sustainability.Since 2022, in response to a proposal that received majority support from our stockholders, Booking Holdings has been working towards a long-term target of n…
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web search NEUTRAL — As Vice President of Sustainability at Booking Holdings, I lead the comprehensive… · Experience: Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) · Location: United States · 500+ connections on LinkedIn. Vie…
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Claim 8: “In a sponsored panel by Veritree, leaders at the Nature-Based Solutions panel explored the integration of reforestation, regenerative agriculture and ecosystem restoration into sourcing decisions as scalable climate strategies.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results or cross-references to support this claim.

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Claim 9: “Core themes of the day included transparency and collaboration across supply networks, reflecting findings such as those from Achilles, which showed that only a small proportion of organisations have full visibility across Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers.”

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Claim 10: “The day also featured the Sustainable Supply Chains panel at the Supply Chain Stage, where leaders examined responsible sourcing, circular practices and balancing efficiency with reducing environmental impact.”

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Claim 11: “Procurement functions are increasingly positioned at the centre of corporate sustainability delivery, as organisations shift from climate commitments to measurable action across their supply networks.”

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Multiple web search results confirm the trend of procurement becoming central to sustainability efforts, moving beyond mere commitments to measurable action across supply chains.

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web search NEUTRAL — Procurement functions are increasingly finding themselves at the centre of corporate sustainability efforts as organisations work to reduce their environmental impact across supply chains.
https://procurementmag.com/news/blue-yonder-procurement-at-c…

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web search NEUTRAL — Organisations that have moved from climate promises to measurable action share a common trait: they treat sustainability as a data problem before a communications problem.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/data-driven-sustainability-tu…

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web search NEUTRAL — Today, we have an abundance of commitments to act on climate change ranging from local municipalities to national governments and from small entrepreneurs to multinational companies.
https://www.metrusenergy.com/resources/blog/moving-from-clim…

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Claim 12: “On the Procurement Stage, there was a heavy focus on spend management, emerging technologies in procurement, finance and payments.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results or cross-references to support this claim.

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Claim 13: “Held on 21–22 April 2026 at Navy Pier in Chicago, the event returned alongside Sustainability LIVE: The US Summit, creating a co-located forum where procurement strategy and sustainability execution converged.”

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Multiple web search results confirm the co-location of 'Sustainability LIVE: The US Summit' and 'Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: The US Summit' on the dates April 21-22, 2026, at Navy Pier in Chicago.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — EXPO CHICAGO is an international contemporary and modern art exhibition held each year in Chicago, Illinois. In July 2023, it was announced EXPO CHICAGO had been acquired by Frieze Art Fair. EXPO CH…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of people associated with the University of Illinois Chicago in the United States. Note that for earlier alumni, validating attendance is difficult. Before the creation of the Circle Ca…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Navy Pier is a 3,300-foot-long (1,010 m) pier on the shoreline of Lake Michigan, located in the Streeterville neighborhood of the Near North Side community area in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Th…
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Claim 14: “Sponsored by Ecolab, the Water Sustainability Summit panel addressed how teams can embed water stewardship and replenishment strategies into supplier selection and management processes, particularly in response to increasing global water stress.”

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