Debenhams Group’s ESG Playbook with Sophie Rycroft | RTS 2026

There is no version of modern retail where ESG, sourcing, and quality operate separately anymore. Live from Retail Technology Show 2026 in London, Chris Walton sits down with Sophie Rycroft, Group ESG, Sourcing & Quality Director at Debenhams Group, to discuss how one of the UK’s largest digital retail groups is aligning sustainability, supply chain transparency, and product quality into a single strategy. Sophie explains why data is the foundation of everything from ESG reporting to operational decision-making, how Debenhams Group is preparing for digital product passports, and why bringing teams, suppliers, and marketplace partners along the journey is critical to success. Key Topics Covered: • Why ESG, sourcing, and quality must be fully aligned in modern retail • The role of data in driving sustainability and operational decisions • How Debenhams Group is preparing for digital product passports (DPP) • Why retailers should pilot DPP now before legislation arrives • The importance of supply chain visibility and tier mapping • How to bring internal teams and suppliers into ESG strategy • Marketplace challenges and how to align partners on compliance • Why circularity and resale are the next phase of product transparency Thank you to Vusion for supporting Omni Talk Retail’s live coverage from Retail Technology Show 2026. #RTS2026 #RetailTechnologyShow #OmniTalkRetail #DebenhamsGroup #ESG #RetailInnovation #Sustainability #SupplyChain #DigitalProductPassport #Vusion