Jessica Crow represented the Centre for Climate Engagement (CCE) at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Procurement Innovation Dialogues in Geneva on 8-9 October 2025.
The event convened senior procurement leaders and C-suite executives from around the world to explore how procurement can drive both business value and climate impact. Discussions focused on embedding climate targets within procurement practices, scaling impact through data and capability building, and aligning public–private sector efforts for systemic change.
Jessica contributed research-based perspectives on the evolving governance and legal frameworks shaping corporate climate action, with particular emphasis on climate litigation risk and the expanding scope of climate liability for companies and states.
She said: “Climate litigation is on the rise globally, making it sound corporate strategy for companies to anticipate regulatory developments and align procurement with emerging legal norms. The strategic value of procurement lies in its ability to influence supply chain emissions and lifecycle impacts. By embedding climate considerations into procurement, organisations can proactively manage legal exposure and support long-term sustainability and resilience.”
Jessica is a doctoral candidate and affiliated Lecturer in climate law and environmental policy at the University of Cambridge, as well as a Researcher at C-EENRG (Cambridge Centre for Environment, Energy and Natural Resource Governance). As the Cambridge Hoffmann Fellow in Global Climate Governance with the World Economic Forum and Hughes Hall, Jessica works closely with CCE to bridge cutting-edge research and real-world decision-making. Her research focuses on corporate climate litigation risk, examining the strategic and evidentiary landscape informing climate litigation and the expanding scope of climate liability for both corporate actors and states.
These discussions resonate with the insights captured in a new Green Procurement Playbook — a practical guide published by the World Economic Forum for Chief Procurement Officers and their teams to move from ambition to action.
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