Supply Chain Modelling:
Speakers Anne-Laure Tek, Group Sustainability Manager at Group Sopex and Clément Suavet, PhD. Data Scientist at Sustaain
Building a compliance-ready traceability model requires more than theory. It must reflect the real operational dynamics of soft-commodity trading : multiple origins, complex aggregation points, varying supplier capabilities.
In this session, we explore how to design traceability frameworks that are anchored in the practical realities of sourcing and operations.
We will show how Sustaain leverages:
Country-level and origin-specific research to map the actual structure of supply chains,
Field insights and operational workflows to capture how data is produced, transformed, and validated,
Fit-for-purpose modelling choices that accommodate blending, intermediaries, and commercial constraints,
And how this methodology translates into actionable, scalable traceability for traders facing EUDR requirements.
The session highlights how Group Sopex deploys an operationally grounded approach leading to reliable, consistent, and export-ready traceability documentation.
Speakers
Clément Suavet
A PhD-trained Earth scientist who researched meteorite and lunar magnetism, including time at MIT, later moved into sustainability data science. Co-founder of the traceability platform trase.earth during work at the Stockholm Environment Institute, now leading traceability and risk-assessment initiatives at Sustaain.
Anne-Laure Tek
As Group Sustainability Manager at the Sopex Group, Anne-Laure leads the ESG strategy and regulatory compliance across all coffee and sugar activities. She coordinates work related to the EUDR, CSRD reporting, and the development of due-diligence procedures across the different subsidiaries. Her role also includes supporting operational teams in integrating responsible practices and continuously improving tools and processes.