Green Apples® continues its sustainable journey, bringing Scope 3 into the spotlight at the CarbonZero Global Conference & Exhibition 2025, on 15-16 October, in Bucharest, Romania.What does sustainable procurement really mean? How can it help reduce Scope 3 emissions, stay compliant, and protect profitability in an industry under regulatory and market pressure?Ana-Maria Velica, Founder and Director of Green Apples®, and Vlad Grădinariu, Operations Director, will demonstrate exactly how, by taking the stage at the leading annual gathering for cement and construction executives committed to decarbonisation.

The case study everyone will be talking about

Bringing decades of expertise in sustainable procurement and supply chain transformation, the two leaders will deliver a powerful case study presentation everyone will be talking about. Ana and Vlad will share real client lessons which can be immediately applied. Their audience will gain:
  • Clarity on Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, and why Scope 3 is the game-changer for cement and construction.
  • A practical roadmap to cut Scope 3 emissions through procurement.
  • Insights into supplier engagement, compliance, and ethical leadership that make change stick.
  • An honest look at the cost of inaction, which can translate into regulatory fines, reputational risk, and lost competitiveness.
  • Strategies to spot and prevent greenwashing, ensuring real impact.
This session will highlight urgent challenges and provide clear tactics for turning sustainability into a competitive edge.

CarbonZero 2025 Headline Speakers

EU’s CBAM and ETS are reshaping global trade

The cement sector faces one of the most challenging decarbonisation journeys. EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) are reshaping the industry dynamics. The role of sustainable procurement in meeting regulatory and market demands is critical.Green Apples will demonstrate how procurement leaders can drive measurable impact by shaping supplier choices, embedding compliance, and creating long-term business resilience.Green Apples will demonstrate how procurement leaders can drive measurable impact by shaping supplier choices, embedding compliance, and creating long-term business resilience.

Join us at CarbonZero 2025 in Bucharest

CarbonZero 2025, organised by Industry Link https://www.linkedin.com/company/industrylink/, will feature sector leaders such as Nicolas Endress from Climease and Luyue Tan from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), among many other global experts. The event will be moderated by Marta Diez from CFP Energy.Seats are sure to fill up fast for this must-attend event on the global sustainability calendar. Join us by registering here: https://industrylink.eu/event/carbonzero-2025/.

This article was first published in Green Apples® Tips Newsletter, in October 2025.  Author: Corina Stoicescu, Strategic Communications Partner, Seasoned Journalist; LinkedIn profile: linkedin.com/in/corinastoicescu

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