BOSS Sustainability Conference
Environmental Data: Improving its flow through the supply chain.
The lack of reliable and comprehensive environmental data is a frequent topic of discussion and concern among resellers on the BOSS Environmental Forum. BOSS will bring together a panel of stakeholders across the supply chain to explore the challenges faced and discuss potential solutions to improve data accuracy, transparency, and accessibility.
Martin Eames
Martin Eames has over 40 years experience of the office products market including 12 years as a main Board Director of Wiggins Teape, now Antalis. More recently Martin launched and managed Product Promotion Services, a Field Marketing Company which provides Sales Support Services to a number of the Leading Brands in the office products market, until selling the company to new owners earlier this year.
Martin has been Chairman of the BOSS Environmental Forum for the past 5 years
Blaine Bevis
Blaine Bevis leads Sustainability for 3M’s Consumer Business Group in Europe, collaborating on renowned brands such as Post-it® Notes, Scotch® Packaging and Office tapes, and Command™ Adhesive Hooks and Strips. With over 30 years of commercial experience at 3M, Blaine has held various roles of increasing responsibility in sales and marketing, equipping him with a robust background for managing the ongoing sustainability transformation within the business. As the current Sustainability Leader, Blaine is dedicated to implementing initiatives and programs that meet emerging regulatory requirements, transitioning portfolios to exceed future customer expectations, and driving growth to continue 3M’s longstanding and successful heritage in the area of Sustainability.
Julie Hadley
Julie Hadley joined the Banner team, as the CSR and Social Value Manager in late June 2021 and is now Head of CSR for Evo Group, working on behalf of Vow, Complete and Banner. She works cross functionally within the business to help deliver sustainability and corporate social responsibility strategy. She is currently focussing on decarbonisation and supply chain compliance.
Julie has many years of valuable practical and strategic experience within the business supplies industry, having worked both for Lyreco UK and Staples UK in roles related to Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility.
Andrew Bryers
Andrew Bryers is the Head of Sustainability at Lyreco UK and Ireland, where he leads a team to integrate sustainability and social value throughout the business. He has over 18 years working on Sustainability and Energy Management, particular in operations of Higher Education. At Lyreco, Andrew leads on working with their supply chain to make sure they source more sustainable product ranges from suppliers that are aligned to their same sustainable agenda. He also works to support the wider community, locally and nationally on several social value initiatives. He is a Chartered Energy Manager.