At CPO Outlook 2025, a cross-industry panel will bring together Solar, Cirio, Essity, and Equinor. They will discuss how procurement can turn sustainability commitments into real outcomes while balancing regulation, cost, and risk.
Why this matters now
Procurement leaders face increasing pressure. Companies expect them to deliver on cost savings and resilience. At the same time, new regulations such as CSRD and supply chain due diligence laws demand better ESG data and supplier engagement. As a result, leaders must integrate sustainability into daily processes instead of treating it as an add-on.
What the panel will tackle
- What does it take to align procurement strategies with fast-evolving sustainability regulations (like CSRD, CSDDD, and the EU Omnibus)?
- How can organizations prepare for and respond to shifting customer, investor, and internal stakeholder expectations?
- Who drives sustainability alignment across legal, sourcing, and risk functions—and how procurement can take lead?
- To what extent are moral and ethical trade-offs being considered—or sidelined—in business decisions today?
Knowledge loop: from Xperience to Outlook
At our EBG | Xperience workshops earlier this year, participants ranked sustainability among the top three priorities. For example, in Gothenburg we discussed risk, resilience and sustainability for an entire day, in Copenhagen, ESG came out as the single most critical capability. In Stockholm, peers stressed the challenge of embedding sustainability without adding complexity. This panel continues those conversations at a Nordic level.
📥 Download the full Post-Xperience Report here: EBG | Xperience 2025 Post-Survey Report
About the speakers
Katarina Jönsson, Head of Sustainable Procurement, Solar Group
Katarina Jönsson leads the sustainable procurement agenda at Solar Group. With a career spanning roles in indirect sourcing, category management, and procurement transformation at companies like Sony Ericsson, she now focuses on integrating ESG into sourcing strategies and enabling supplier collaboration for long-term value.
Solar – A leading European sourcing and services company. Solar brings practical experience from managing supplier sustainability across thousands of suppliers. Solar website
Maria Mollberg, Director Sustainable Procurement, Essity
Maria Mollberg leads Essity’s sustainable sourcing efforts globally, bringing over a decade of experience in supplier quality, strategic sourcing, and ESG-driven procurement. She focuses on integrating sustainability into procurement operations and driving responsible supplier engagement across the value chain.
Essity – A global hygiene and health company. Essity shows how sustainability and innovation connect in categories close to consumers. Essity website
Kjersti Wilhelmsen | Head of SCM ESG & Compliance | Equinor
Kjersti Wilhelmsen leads ESG and compliance within supply chain management at Equinor, bringing over 20 years of experience across procurement, project management, and commercial operations in the energy sector. Her career spans strategic and operational roles in both oil & gas and renewable energy, with a proven track record in managing complex procurement projects across Norway, the Netherlands, Spain, and China.
Before her current role, Kjersti headed procurement for Equinor’s Norway and APAC renewables portfolio, and played a key role in establishing new operating models within Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Digital (EPCD). She has held senior leadership roles in offshore wind and major infrastructure projects such as Johan Sverdrup, Gina Krog, and Åsgard.
Equinor – An international energy company. Equinor demonstrates how large-scale energy transition goals align with supply chain resilience. Equinor website
David Frydlinger, Partner, Cirio
David Frydlinger is a leading lawyer and thought leader in relational contracting and sustainability law. As Partner at Cirio, he helps organizations structure strategic partnerships and design smarter contracts that enable collaboration, innovation, and compliance with evolving ESG frameworks. David has contributed to Harvard Business Review and co-authored several books on contract design and sustainable business relationships.
Cirio – A Swedish law firm known for expertise in ESG regulation and governance. Cirio explains how legal frameworks translate into contracts and procurement practice. Cirio website
About CPO Outlook 2025
CPO Outlook 2025 is the Nordic meeting place for procurement leaders who want to move beyond theory and share what actually works.
On October 15–16 in Stockholm, you will take part in 40+ interactive roundtables, practical workshops, and keynotes from companies like Electrolux, Scania, Konecranes, SSAB, Equinor, Handelsbanken, Orion, and NCC. You also find and can draw experiences from some of the most advanced system providers and consultants such as Ivalua, Coupa, Prewave, EcoVadis, Accenture and many more.
Unlike traditional conferences, CPO Outlook is built for depth, not overload. You choose your agenda. Each discussion is designed for real peer exchange. Sessions run twice to ensure diverse perspectives. Seats are strictly limited to keep the conversation meaningful.
📍 Stockholm, Hotel Birger Jarl
🗓️ October 15–16, 2025
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