VIC Branch - Sustainability in Procurement: Emission Reduction Strategies

Do you know the procurement activities that are likely to be significant sources of emissions? Would you like to learn how to align tender questions with carbon emission accounting, enabling you to integrate sustainability considerations directly into procurement decisions?

Join the VIC Committee for this event on carbon emissions in procurement, where Dinesh Jayasuriya - Principal Engineer at Susmet will provide a high-level overview of the corporate sustainability process and the role of procurement within it. 

The goal of the session is to equip procurement and supply professionals with practical insights that can be applied immediately.

Event Details:

📅 Date: Thursday 8 May 2025

🕒 Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm (AEST)

📍 Location: Uniting VIC TAS - Level 4, 130 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne CBD

Event Programme:

5:30pm - Registration and Arrival 
6:00pm - 6:30pm - Presentation
6:30pm - 6:45pm - Q&A
6:45pm - 8:00pm - Networking and nibbles
8:00pm - Event Close

Event Speakers:

Dinesh Jayasuriya - Principal Engineer, Susmet

Dinesh Jayasuriya is the Principal Engineer at Susmet, where he assists clients in measuring their sustainability performance, reducing costs and complying with legislation. He is also an NGER Auditor registered with the Clean Energy Regulator. 

For nearly two decades, Dinesh has specialised in Sustainable Engineering with a focus on corporate-level reporting, energy efficiency, energy markets and software development. 

His university qualifications include Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering, Philosophy and a Master of Public and International Law with a focus on Sustainability and Human Rights. He has also completed numerous certifications, accreditations and training courses in sustainability, information management, databases and humanitarian response.  

Thank you to Susmet for providing the catering at this event and Uniting Vic.Tas for providing the venue. 

Uniting is a community-focused organisation supporting people across Victoria and Tasmania through programs including Emergency Relief, Homelessness, Youth and Family Services, Mental Health, and Disability Support. Their Food For Families program brings local communities together to donate non-perishable food and household essential items through collections by schools, workplaces, churches, community groups, individuals and families.

These items are then distributed at emergency relief programs, family services, and outreach centres across Victoria and Tasmania.

Uniting encourage you to bring along a few items to donate (e.g., pasta, rice, canned vegetables, long-life milk), or consider registering a collection at your workplace. Learn more, donate or get involved at foodforfamilies.org.au

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