Furniture brands and manufacturers face growing pressure to ensure ethical sourcing, timber legality and transparent supply chains. This webinar will provide practical guidance on compliance monitoring, audits and the use of digital tools to improve visibility and trust.
You’ll gain actionable insights to strengthen your supply chain, reduce risk, and enhance your brand reputation.
What you’ll learn:
- Identify and manage social compliance risks in furniture supply chains
- Improve timber traceability and Chain of Custody (CoC) assurance
- Use custom audits to address material- and region-specific risks
- Leverage AI and digital tools for monitoring and compliance
- Understand the benefits of partnerships for stronger, more resilient supply chains
Agenda
- Welcome & Introduction
- Social Compliance
- Timber Chain of Custody (CoC)
- Custom Audits
- AI & Digital Trust in Compliance
- Partnership Benefits
- Q&A
Speakers
Steve GuyattBusiness Development Manager SGS Steven Guyatt is a Sydney based Business Development Manager who has a long history in Engineering, Design, Manufacturing and Technical Sales. His career with SGS began in 2013, he currently works with clients from across Australia, in all business sectors that are new to SGS. Steven is responsible to lay the foundations of the trusting and professional partnership that is required between organisations and their third party compliance services provider. Steven is dedicated to helping organisations continually improve; their individuals, processes, supply chains and profitability by partnering with SGS and their team of skilled and experienced compliance professionals. His portfolio covers ISO, Ethical, Sustainability, Supply Chain and Customised Second Party audit and certification programs. | Nick FaganBusiness Development Manager - Digital SGS Nick brings over 20 years of experience leading business transformation across multiple industries. He has a proven track record of designing and implementing strategies that drive growth, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen long-term sustainability. Known for delivering practical, results-focused engagements, Nick is a recognised industry leader, regularly speaking at conferences and contributing to publications on leadership, digital transformation, and sustainable business practices. |
Alexander WalrutHead of JANZ Sedex Alexander Walrut is the Head of Japan, Australia, and New Zealand (JANZ) at Sedex, where he empowers retail suppliers to navigate the intensifying market and regulatory demands for supply chain transparency. With a background in Fintech and Regtech, Alex specializes in translating complex sustainability expectations—such as those driven by the Australian Modern Slavery Act and evolving ESG reporting frameworks—into practical, data-driven strategies. By leveraging the Sedex platform and SMETA audit methodology, he helps businesses move beyond basic compliance to build resilient, ethical supply chains that meet the high standards of modern consumers and global investors alike. | Stefan JensenSenior Policy Manager FSC ANZ Sustainable forestry has been at the core of Stefan's work throughout his career. His experience spans researching community forestry in East Africa, supporting Indigenous communities establish FSC-certified forestry operations, and advocating for sustainability requirements in public and private procurement. A former Deputy Chair of FSC Denmark, Stefan has been with FSC ANZ for over six years. In this role, Stefan is responsible for ensuring that FSC's forest management standards for Australia and New Zealand continue to maintain relevance and impact. He has also contributed to the development of timber legality legislation in the EU, Australia, and New Zealand and supports chain of custody certificate holders in Australia and New Zealand with technical questions about FSC's chain of custody requirements." |