- Event Date: 26th March 2026, 09:30am - 1:00pm
- Venue: Chase Water Innovation Centre, Chasewater Country Park, Pool Road, Burntwood, WS8 7NL
- Organiser: sben
Strategic Supply Chains & Procurement for a Resilient Business
Intro to course
Many businesses across Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent are already taking practical steps to improve their environmental performance. This masterclass builds on that progress by focusing on two areas that can strengthen resilience, reduce risk, and open up new economic opportunities: supply chain sustainability and procurement.
The session is designed to be clear, practical, and suitable for organisations of all sizes. It brings together the commercial benefits of stronger supplier relationships, better procurement decisions, and more confident tender responses. The aim is to help businesses identify realistic next steps that support long‑term value and competitiveness.
It is an opportunity to step back, look at your organisation with fresh perspective, and explore where small, well‑judged changes can create meaningful impact. Whether you are refining existing work or looking for new opportunities, the session is designed to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
What you will gain
- Practical tools to identify risks and opportunities within your supply chain.
- Clear insight into what buyers look for in tenders.
- Approaches to embedding sustainability into procurement without added complexity.
- Examples of businesses improving performance and securing work.
- Light, accessible exercises to help you plan next steps.
- A focus on opportunities within Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent, as well as wider markets.
- A complimentary 30‑minute one‑to‑one follow‑up session to help you apply what you have learned.
Agenda
| Time | Session | Content |
| 9:30 – 9:45 | Arrival | – Tea, coffee, introductions |
| 9:45 – 10:45 | Smart Supply Chains | – Understanding supplier impact – Identifying priority suppliers – Strengthening supplier relationships – Setting clear expectations – Practical tools and frameworks |
| 10:45 – 11:00 | Break | – Refreshments |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Procurement and Tendering | – What buyers value – Presenting credible environmental performance – Integrating sustainability into procurement decisions – Producing clear and effective responses |
| 12:00 – 12:45 | Integrated Session | – Connecting supply chain improvements with procurement outcomes – Opportunities for Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent businesses – Shaping practical next steps |
| 12:45 – 1:00 | Close | – Questions and reflections |
Bio of Dan and Green Lark
Daniel Cope CEnv, MISEP
Director, Green Lark Environmental Solutions
GreenLark.co.uk Dan’s LinkedIn
Daniel is a Chartered Environmentalist with nearly two decades of experience supporting organisations to strengthen their sustainability performance in practical and achievable ways. His work includes supply chain engagement, procurement support, carbon auditing, and advisory work for public sector bodies. Through Green Lark Environmental Solutions, Daniel helps businesses reduce risk, improve resilience, and integrate sustainability into day‑to‑day operations. His approach focuses on clarity, evidence, and real‑world outcomes. He has worked with small businesses, multinationals, councils, schools, and community organisations across the UK, supporting a collaborative and inclusive approach to environmental leadership.
