Pre-Day - Data in Action: Building Resilient and Compliant Supply Chains | Kisaco Research

Pre-Day - Data in Action: Building Resilient and Compliant Supply Chains

Join us on the 8th September

For a dedicated day of insight and action on how data is transforming the future of agri-food supply chains. This Pre-Event Day is designed to connect sustainability, procurement, and data teams from across the ecosystem to explore cutting-edge strategies for compliance, traceability, and value creation through better data practices.

With the introduction of new regulatory frameworks like EUDR, CSRD, and CSDDD, companies are under growing pressure to understand their supply chains at a deeper level, report transparently, and act on environmental and social risks. This day brings together innovators, policymakers, and leading brands to share practical tools and real-world use cases for embedding compliance into business-as-usual.

What to Expect:

  • Discover how to harness farm-level data to unlock ESG value and supply chain resilience

  • Get up to speed on EUDR requirements, biodiversity KPIs, and carbon certification strategies

  • Hear from leaders using data to future-proof procurement, finance Scope 3 plans, and boost investment readiness

  • Explore enabling technologies like remote sensing, MRV, blockchain, and traceability platforms

  • Gain insight into how peers are mapping risks, aligning with disclosure mandates, and preparing for enforcement

CONFIRM YOUR PLACE

* Workshop spaces are limited, with final attendance decided by host. You can register your preference when you book and spaces will be confirmed before the event.

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  • Pre-Day: Monday, 8 Sep, 2025
    9:00am

    Understanding EUDR: Scope, Compliance and Business Impact

    Explore what EUDR means in practice, from traceability and due diligence to enforcement
    timelines. Learn how larger companies are adapting procurement and data systems ahead
    of, and how smaller firms can start preparing now with scalable, low-burden solutions before
    compliance kicks in.
    • What documentation, data and systems are required for EUDR compliance
    • How multinationals are responding and where the pressure points are
    • Practical first steps for smaller companies preparing for enforcement

    Time: 
    9:00am - 10:15aM
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 1
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)

    Unlocking Emission Data: Enabling Climate Action from the Ground Up

    Farm-level emission data is foundational for targeted climate action across the supply chain. Learn
    how farm-level data can help you accelerate your climate action plans - from future-proof emission
    reporting to unlocking reduction co-financing by:
    • Sharing practical approaches for collecting and managing farm-level emissions data at scale
    • Turning raw activity data into insights that power climate action plans throughout the supply chain

    Speaker(s): 

    Author:

    Alina Rieforth

    Business Development - Downstream
    Root Global
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    Alina Rieforth

    Business Development - Downstream
    Root Global
    Time: 
    9:00am - 10:15am
    Agenda Track No.: 
    Track 2
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)
    10:30am
    12:00pm

    Harnessing Farm-Level Data to Drive Informed Decisions and Scale Impactful Change

    Sponsor(s): 
    Improvin'
    Speaker(s): 

    Author:

    Shauna Sadowski

    Sustainability Integration Lead
    Improvin'

    Shauna Sadowski is an industry-recognized sustainability leader with more than 20 years dedicated to leading and supporting sustainability initiatives at the intersection of food, farming, and business. She currently leads sustainability for Improvin'. In this role, she supports the development of farm-level product solutions that foster deeper supply chain relationships and drive sustainability actions. 

    Throughout her career, Shauna has been a leading voice for change in the food industry, having led sustainability for companies and brands, including IKEA, Simple Mills, Annie’s/ General Mills, Fork in the Road Foods, and Clif Bar. Her work has involved raising awareness, building evidence-based programs, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive positive change in food systems. 

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    Shauna Sadowski

    Sustainability Integration Lead
    Improvin'

    Shauna Sadowski is an industry-recognized sustainability leader with more than 20 years dedicated to leading and supporting sustainability initiatives at the intersection of food, farming, and business. She currently leads sustainability for Improvin'. In this role, she supports the development of farm-level product solutions that foster deeper supply chain relationships and drive sustainability actions. 

    Throughout her career, Shauna has been a leading voice for change in the food industry, having led sustainability for companies and brands, including IKEA, Simple Mills, Annie’s/ General Mills, Fork in the Road Foods, and Clif Bar. Her work has involved raising awareness, building evidence-based programs, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive positive change in food systems. 

    Author:

    Eline Plate

    Sustainability Marketing Manager Europe
    AAK

    Eline Plate is responsible for driving AAK’s European go-to-market sustainability strategy, focusing on integrating sustainability initiatives into sales and marketing efforts. She plays a key role in shaping customer sustainable value propositions, connecting customer needs with on-the-ground impact.

    Eline also leads the rapeseed sustainability program with cooperatives in Sweden, scaling sustainable agriculture initiatives to create value for all stakeholders in the value chain. Eline has close to 5 years of experience in the plant-based oils industry and holds a bachelor's in Business Adminstration (BBA).

     

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    Eline Plate

    Sustainability Marketing Manager Europe
    AAK

    Eline Plate is responsible for driving AAK’s European go-to-market sustainability strategy, focusing on integrating sustainability initiatives into sales and marketing efforts. She plays a key role in shaping customer sustainable value propositions, connecting customer needs with on-the-ground impact.

    Eline also leads the rapeseed sustainability program with cooperatives in Sweden, scaling sustainable agriculture initiatives to create value for all stakeholders in the value chain. Eline has close to 5 years of experience in the plant-based oils industry and holds a bachelor's in Business Adminstration (BBA).

     

    Author:

    Laura Schlebes

    Global Sustainability Manager
    AAK

    Laura Schlebes oversees the global implementation of several of AAK’s supply chain sustainability programs, including Human Rights Due Diligence, responsible procurement of raw materials, mitigating risks, and creating a positive impact at origin to help customers safeguard their brands and make sustainable choices. 

    She plays a key role in shaping AAK's sustainability strategies in regard to protection of biodiversity and implementing regenerative agriculture. Laura has eight years of experience in supply chain sustainability and holds an M.Sc. in Agricultural Development from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark.

     

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    Laura Schlebes

    Global Sustainability Manager
    AAK

    Laura Schlebes oversees the global implementation of several of AAK’s supply chain sustainability programs, including Human Rights Due Diligence, responsible procurement of raw materials, mitigating risks, and creating a positive impact at origin to help customers safeguard their brands and make sustainable choices. 

    She plays a key role in shaping AAK's sustainability strategies in regard to protection of biodiversity and implementing regenerative agriculture. Laura has eight years of experience in supply chain sustainability and holds an M.Sc. in Agricultural Development from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark.

     

    Author:

    Niklas Wallsargård

    CEO and Co-founder
    Improvin’

    Niklas Wallsargård is the CEO and Co-founder of Improvin’, a technology company tackling the critical global challenge: how to produce more food, more sustainably.

    Improvin’ provides food and beverage brands, mills, and processors with the digital infrastructure to collect primary data, quantify sustainability insights, and drive positive impact within their supply chains, together with supplying partners and farmers.

    Today, Improvin’ is recognized as one of Europe’s fastest-growing agri-food tech companies, trusted by industry leaders such as Mondelēz International, Barilla, AAK, and Oatly to achieve measurable and scalable sustainability impacts.

    Drawing on over a decade of experience in the industry, Niklas is a strong advocate of leveraging smart technology to advance transparency and sustainability across the agri-food sector. His expertise lies in fostering cross-supply chain collaboration and empowering stakeholders to utilize technology for building a more resilient and biodiverse food system.

     

    ... read more

    Niklas Wallsargård

    CEO and Co-founder
    Improvin’

    Niklas Wallsargård is the CEO and Co-founder of Improvin’, a technology company tackling the critical global challenge: how to produce more food, more sustainably.

    Improvin’ provides food and beverage brands, mills, and processors with the digital infrastructure to collect primary data, quantify sustainability insights, and drive positive impact within their supply chains, together with supplying partners and farmers.

    Today, Improvin’ is recognized as one of Europe’s fastest-growing agri-food tech companies, trusted by industry leaders such as Mondelēz International, Barilla, AAK, and Oatly to achieve measurable and scalable sustainability impacts.

    Drawing on over a decade of experience in the industry, Niklas is a strong advocate of leveraging smart technology to advance transparency and sustainability across the agri-food sector. His expertise lies in fostering cross-supply chain collaboration and empowering stakeholders to utilize technology for building a more resilient and biodiverse food system.

     

    Time: 
    11:30am - 12:45pm
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)
    1:15pm
    Networking Lunch
    2:15pm
    3:45pm
    5:00pm
    End of Pre-Day & Networking Drinks