A Glimpse Into This Year's Summit

The premier event for sustainability, ESG, and CSR leaders

The 2025 North American Sustainability & Responsibility Summit brought together over 350 senior executives, thought leaders, and innovators from the global sustainability, ESG, and CSR sector. Over two dynamic days, attendees explored cutting-edge strategies, emerging technologies, and best practices shaping the future of sustainability.

“Attending NASRS25 was a highly enriching experience, both in terms of knowledge acquisition and networking opportunities. The event was thoughtfully organized to facilitate meaningful conversations and learning without being overwhelming or excessively scheduled.”
Director of Safety and Sustainability at Wicked Weed Brewing

Key themes and highlights:

With more than 50 sessions and workshops, the summit covered critical topics at the forefront of the industry, including:

  • AI and ESG Integration: Discussions explored how AI can both support and challenge ESG goals. Sessions explored how to avoid data bias, ensure emissions-related integrity, and leverage AI for reporting efficiency and innovation.
  • Scope 3 Emissions & Supply Chain Complexity: Leaders shared pain points and strategies for handling Scope 3 challenges – particularly around data, governance, supplier engagement, and audit readiness.
  • ESG Leadership Evolution: Sustainability leaders addressed the changing nature of their roles – advocating for stronger integration with executive leadership and cross-functional teams, and adapting to growing pressure from stakeholders and regulators.
  • Circular Economy & Decarbonization: Multiple sessions emphasized building circularity into operations – from product design and packaging to energy strategies and lifecycle assessments.
  • Sustainability as Business Value: A clear thread across the summit was how sustainability drives ROI – through innovation, improved reporting, enhanced brand equity, and stakeholder trust.

 

Unparalleled networking and collaboration

Attendees participated in curated networking sessions, one-to-one meetings, and expert-led themed lunch discussions. These interactions fostered invaluable connections, enabling sustainability leaders to exchange insights, share challenges, and build strategic partnerships.

 

Insights to shape the future

Keynote presentations from industry pioneers, such as Jerome Del Porto of Walmart and Jen Huffstetler of HP Inc., highlighted the evolving landscape of the sustainability industry. Delegates left equipped with actionable strategies and a renewed vision for driving excellence in their organizations.

 

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