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March 1st

3:30 pm - 4:15 pm WELCOME DAY SPECIAL CONTENT

Panel: Sustainability Leadership in Action: Building a Resilient and Responsible Future

Session Details

Exploring how leaders are driving sustainability strategy in the face of economic and environmental uncertainty
Real-world examples of resilience planning, stakeholder engagement, and long-term risk mitigation
Embedding responsibility across complex, global organizations

4:20 pm - 5:10 pm WELCOME DAY SPECIAL CONTENT

Transforming Business Operations: How Technology is Paving the Way to Sustainability

Session Details

Exploring the role of digital innovation in streamlining sustainability efforts across operations
Leveraging data and automation to improve resource efficiency and decision-making
Real-world applications of technology that are accelerating emissions reduction and compliance
Aligning operational performance with long-term sustainability goals

5:15 pm - 5:50 pm WELCOME DAY SPECIAL CONTENT

Panel: Strategies for Balancing Purpose, Planet, and Performance

Session Details

Exploring how companies are aligning sustainability and social impact goals with core business strategy
Real-world approaches to managing trade-offs between short-term performance and long-term impact
Embedding purpose into decision-making across business functions and leadership levels
Measuring success through environmental and social value creation

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Drinks Reception

6:30 pm

executive dinner

(By Invite Only)

March 2nd

7:30 am - 8:15 am

registration & breakfast

8:15 am - 8:30 am

Opening Remarks, Announcements, & Chair’s Welcome Address

Kristen Siemen

Former Vice President & Chief Sustainability Officer

8:30 am - 9:05 am KEYNOTE

From Net Zero to Net Positive: Rethinking What Progress Looks Like

Paulette Frank

Chief Sustainability Officer

Johnson & Johnson

Session Details

Looking at the shift from minimizing harm to creating regenerative, positive impact
Strategies to go beyond carbon neutrality
Rethinking sustainability metrics to capture broader environmental and social value
Aligning net positive goals with innovation, equity, and long-term business growth

9:05 am - 9:40 am KEYNOTE

Building a Culture That Owns Sustainability & Impact

Suzanne DiBianca

EVP, ESG/Sustainability & Chief Impact Officer

Salesforce

Session Details

Embedding sustainability into core values, behaviors, and daily decision-making
Empowering employees at all levels to take ownership of ESG goals
Real-world examples of shifting mindsets and building internal accountability
Exploring how culture drives long-term impact

9:45 am - 10:20 am Workshops

STREAM 1 WORKSHOP

Conquering Complexity: Scaling ESG Reporting in the New Regulatory Landscape

Executive to be Announced

Pulsora

Session Details

Navigating overlapping global regulations including SEC, CSRD, and California’s climate disclosure laws
Building scalable, audit-ready ESG reporting systems across complex organizations
Centralizing data from disparate sources for consistent, high-integrity disclosures
Leveraging automation and analytics to streamline workflows and drive actionable insights

STREAM 2 WORKSHOP

Empowering ESG Excellence: Streamlining Reporting and Driving Impact

Executive to be Announced

Benchmark Gensuite

Session Details

Discussing how to use ESG data to track progress and drive continuous improvement within organizations
Exploring how ESG initiatives can be integrated across departments to align with broader business objectives
Understanding how to comply with global ESG standards and reporting frameworks

STREAM 3 WORKSHOP

Future-Proofing Your Business: Navigating Risk and Opportunity in a Transforming World

Executive to be Announced

Deloitte

Session Details

Identifying and mitigating emerging risks in a shifting regulatory and market landscape
Embedding sustainability and climate considerations into broader enterprise risk management
Leveraging innovation to capture growth opportunities in the transition to a sustainable economy
Case studies in transforming business models to align with both market needs and regulatory demands

STREAM 4 WORKSHOP

Empowering Change: Building Partnerships for Social Impact and Positive Community Development

Session Details

How strategic partnerships can amplify a company’s social impact and drive change
Highlighting the benefits of long-term partnerships in creating sustainable community development
Identifying key strategies for businesses to foster meaningful and effective social impact relationships

10:25 am - 12:05 pm Pre-Arranged One-To-One Meetings

These mutually agreed-upon conversations are arranged and facilitated by Executive Platforms staff to ensure attendees have valuable discussions about their top-of-mind questions, challenges, and opportunities.

10:30 am – 10:50 am: Meeting Slot 1/Networking
10:55 am – 11:15 am: Meeting Slot 2/Networking
11:20 am – 11:40 am: Meeting Slot 3/Networking
11:45 am – 12:05 pm: Meeting Slot 4/Networking

12:10 pm - 12:45 pm Case Studies

Stream One - ESG Strategy

Strategic Pathways: Navigating the Energy Transition in Heavy Industry

George A. Moubayed

Chief Sustainability & Strategy Officer

Caterpillar

Session Details

Integrating sustainability into core business strategy to drive long-term value
Collaborating with customers to develop tailored energy transition solutions
Leveraging technology and innovation to reduce emissions and enhance efficiency
Aligning corporate objectives with science-based sustainability goals

Stream Two - Innovation & Technology

Panel – The Digital Transformation of Sustainability: What’s Next?

Josh Parker

Head of Sustainability

NVIDIA

Session Details

How digital tools and technologies are reshaping sustainability practices across industries
Discussing emerging innovations like AI, blockchain, and big data in driving sustainability goals
Exploring the role of digital transformation in improving transparency, traceability, and accountability
Identifying the next wave of digital solutions that will shape the future of sustainable business practices

Stream Three - Environmental Leadership

Leading with Impact: Transforming Agriculture for a Sustainable Future

Session Details

Advancing sustainable agriculture through innovation and responsible practices
Highlighting efforts to support farmers in adopting regenerative methods at scale
Outlining measures and reports on environmental and social progress
Exploring the vision for building resilient, low-carbon global food systems

Stream Four - Social Impact

The Evolving Role of DEI and Impact Reporting: What’s Next?

Session Details

Exploring the evolving role of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in driving organizational impact
Identifying key strategies for measuring and reporting on DEI efforts to create real change
Navigating the challenges of integrating DEI metrics with broader corporate sustainability goals
Looking ahead at emerging trends in DEI and social impact reporting for future growth

12:45 pm - 1:45 pm THEMED LUNCH DISCUSSIONS

Explore this year’s themed lunch discussions led by industry leaders, where executives engage in focused conversations over a meal, discussing topics they’re passionate about alongside their peers.

Resilient Supply Chains: Where Innovation Meets Sustainability

Executive to be Announced

Ecovadis

The Human Side of Sustainability: Engaging Employees and Leadership in a Changing World

Technology Meets Sustainability: Leveraging AI, Blockchain, and Data for Impact

Nature-Based Solutions: Business-Backed Climate Innovation

Procurement with Purpose: Embedding Responsibility in Buying Power

Succession Planning for Sustainability: Building the Next Generation of Impact Leaders

Building Transparency and Trust in ESG Reporting

Beyond Net Zero: Redefining Corporate Climate Leadership

1:45 pm - 2:20 pm Case Studies

Stream One - ESG Strategy

Governance That Works: Making ESG Oversight Actionable

Session Details

Explore governance frameworks that hold teams accountable for ESG goals
Identify and evaluate key ESG roles, from board members to department heads
Discuss how to integrate ESG oversight into overall corporate governance structures

Stream Two - Innovation & Technology

Scaling Circular Economy Solutions: Turning Innovation into Impact

Session Details

Understand key principles of circular economy and innovation opportunities
Explore how to transform waste and byproducts into valuable resources
Discuss real-world examples of businesses scaling circular solutions
Develop actionable ideas for implementing circular practices in your organization

Stream Three - Environmental Leadership

Beyond Offsets: Building a Credible Carbon Credit Strategy

Session Details

Understanding the evolving expectations around carbon offsetting, including transparency, additionality, and permanence
Explore how to integrate carbon credits into a broader decarbonization and net-zero roadmap
Discuss how to communicate your carbon credit strategy effectively to investors, customers, and regulators
Examine real examples of companies using carbon credits to support climate and community co-benefits
Identify when offsets make sense — and when to prioritize direct emissions reduction instead

Stream Four - Social Impact

Purpose with Payback: Making CSR a Strategic Asset

Paul Pellizzari

Vice President, Global Social Responsibility

Hard Rock International

Session Details

Exploring how aligning CSR initiatives with business objectives drives measurable financial and social impact
The value in integrating CSR into their core business strategies
Discussing how effective CSR can enhance brand reputation, stakeholder trust, and customer loyalty
Identifying key metrics to measure and communicate the ROI of CSR programs to senior leadership and investors

2:25 pm - 3:00 pm Workshops

STREAM 1 WORKSHOP

Materiality in Motion: Keeping ESG Priorities Aligned with Business Evolution

Session Details

Discussing how to maintain a dynamic approach to ESG priorities as business landscapes shift
Exploring strategies to ensure ESG initiatives remain relevant and aligned with organizational growth and goals
Sharing insights on how to measure and communicate the ongoing impact of ESG initiatives within a changing business environment

STREAM 2 WORKSHOP

Tech-Driven Transparency: Tools for Reliable Reporting and Disclosure

Session Details

The latest technological solutions designed to improve the reliability and accuracy of ESG disclosures
Exploring how automation, AI, and data analytics are shaping the future of reporting
Discussing strategies to ensure consistency and transparency across reporting frameworks
Sharing case studies on how businesses are using tech tools to meet evolving regulatory demands and stakeholder expectations

STREAM 3 WORKSHOP

Biodiversity and Business: Why Nature is Your Next KPI

Session Details

Exploring the growing importance of biodiversity in shaping business sustainability strategies
Understanding how integrating nature-related metrics into KPIs can drive long-term value
Discussing the role of businesses in protecting ecosystems while achieving organizational goals
Sharing actionable insights on how companies can track, measure, and report biodiversity impact alongside financial performance

STREAM 4 WORKSHOP

From Philanthropy to Purpose: Creating Measurable Social Impact

Session Details

Shifting the focus of CSR initiatives to purpose-driven, measurable outcomes
Exploring strategies to align social impact with core business objectives and long-term sustainability goals
Discussing tools and frameworks for measuring and reporting the success of CSR initiatives
Highlighting case studies of companies transforming their CSR approach to drive meaningful, scalable change

3:05 pm - 4:15 pm Pre-Arranged One-To-One Meetings

3:05 pm – 3:25 pm: Meeting Slot 5/Networking
3:30 pm – 3:50 pm: Meeting Slot 6/Networking
3:55 pm – 4:15 pm: Meeting Slot 7/Networking

4:20 pm - 4:55 pm KEYNOTE

Innovating Payments for a Sustainable Future – Aligning Strategy with Environmental Goals

Nate Hurst

Chief Sustainability Officer

Visa

Session Details

Exploring how digital payments and financial technologies are driving sustainability in global markets
Discussing the approach to reduce the environmental impact of payment systems, from data centers to transaction networks
Understanding the role of fintech in advancing climate action and sustainable development goals
Sharing best practices for integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria

4:55 pm - 5:30 pm KEYNOTE

A Fireside Chat with Pilar Cruz

Pilar Cruz

Executive Vice President, Chief Sustainability Officer and Head of Global Impact

Cargill

5:30 pm - 5:35 pm

Chair’s Closing Remarks

Kristen Siemen

Former Vice President & Chief Sustainability Officer

5:35 pm

Drinks Reception

March 3rd

7:30 am - 8:20 am

registration & breakfast

7:45 am - 8:20 am breakfast workshops

Stream Two

From Compliance to Leadership: Navigating U.S. Climate Disclosure Laws in a Global ESG Context

Sodali & Co

Session Details

Overview of evolving U.S. climate disclosure laws, including California’s SB 253/SB 261 and SEC regulations
Practical strategies for building internal readiness and aligning ESG reporting systems
Navigating Scope 3 emissions and supply chain data challenges
Mapping U.S. disclosure requirements to global frameworks like CSRD and ISSB

Stream Three

Carbon Credits: The Next Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)?

Climate Impact Partners

Session Details

This workshop will provide insights into how companies can approach carbon credit purchases strategically, meeting their long-term sustainability goals and supporting the development of impactful projects with incredible stories to tell. During this workshop:

Explore the potential of long-term offtake agreements for carbon credits and how to structure this like a PPA
Discover how to manage price risk and ensure a stable supply of high-quality credits.
Gain insights from real-world case studies and expert discussions

Join the conversation and shape the future of carbon markets.

8:25 am - 8:35 am

Chair’s Opening Remarks

Kristen Siemen

Former Vice President & Chief Sustainability Officer

8:35 am - 9:10 am KEYNOTE

Embracing the Future: Building Resilient Businesses in an Evolving Environmental and Social Landscape

Session Details

Turning environmental and social challenges into growth opportunities
Highlighting strategies for building resilience and agility to thrive in a rapidly changing world
Discussing innovative approaches to align business goals with long-term sustainability and social impact
Identifying key actions for future-proofing operations, engaging stakeholders, and staying ahead of market trends

9:10 am - 9:45 am KEYNOTE

Leading the Next Wave of Sustainable Business Transformation

Session Details

Exploring the role of leadership in accelerating sustainable transformation across industries
How companies can integrate bold innovation strategies into their sustainability efforts
Practical insights on fostering a culture of innovation that drives measurable change
Key strategies for leading sustainable transformation while maintaining competitive advantage

9:50 am - 10:25 am Case Studies

Stream One - ESG Strategy

Revamping ESG Governance: Driving Strategy and Avoiding the Noise

Christina Shim

Chief Sustainability Officer

IBM

Session Details

Governance models that are actually supporting cross-functional alignment and accountability
Lessons learned from redesigning ESG committees, working groups, and executive reporting lines
What’s helped vs. hindered progress—navigating over-complexity, duplication, and unclear roles
Sharing practical frameworks for integrating ESG governance into the core business strategy

Stream Two - Innovation & Technology

Harnessing Data and AI to Accelerate Sustainability at Scale

Session Details

Looking at the importance of accurate, real-time data for tracking and advancing sustainability goals
Discussing how AI has been integrated into IBM’s operations to reduce environmental impact and enhance efficiency
Reflecting on the role of hybrid cloud solutions in supporting scalable, sustainable practices within large organizations
Offering insights into the power of cross-sector collaboration to accelerate climate action and innovation

Stream Three - Environmental Leadership

Making Nature part of your Sustainability Strategy

Sophie Beckham

Chief Sustainability Officer

International Paper

Session Details

Discussing how to integrate biodiversity into decarbonization plans
Looking at how Climate Action is logical, profitable, and essential
Nature-based solutions as a strategic advantage, not just an environmental initiative
Highlighting how International Paper is aligning natural capital with long-term sustainability goals

Stream Four - Social Impact

Fireside Chat: Advancing Health Equity in a Changing Landscape

Patricia Lewis

Executive Vice President & Chief Sustainability Officer

UnitedHealth Group

Session Details

The role of inclusion, belonging, and values-driven leadership in advancing health equity
Balancing increased risks and oversight while meeting investor and customer demands for equity-focused initiatives
Engaging suppliers in aligning with environmental and social responsibility goals to strengthen overall impact

10:25 am - 11:15 am Pre-Arranged One-To-One Meetings

10:30 am – 10:50 am: Meeting Slot 8/Networking
10:55 am – 11:15 am: Meeting Slot 9/Networking

11:20 am - 11:55 am Workshops

STREAM 1 WORKSHOP

Creating Governance Structures That Embed ESG Across the Business

Session Details

How governance frameworks drive accountability and consistency in ESG performance
Aligning ESG oversight with enterprise risk, compliance, and strategic planning functions
Highlighting tools and structures that enable ESG to be operationalized across global organizations

STREAM 2 WORKSHOP

Managing Risk and Performance Across the Product Lifecycle

Executive to be Announced

Sphera

Session Details

The role of product stewardship in mitigating environmental and safety risks
Using technology to monitor performance from design to end-of-life
Building resilient supply chains through real-time environmental monitoring
Integrating circular economy principles into product development and business operations

STREAM 3 WORKSHOP

Driving ESG Value: Turning Reporting Obligations into Strategic Advantage

Executive to be Announced

CohnReznick

Session Details

Understand how to design ESG reporting processes that align with financial, operational, and audit-readiness standards
Explore strategies to integrate climate and sustainability data into enterprise risk and performance management
Learn how to navigate evolving U.S. and global disclosure rules, including SEC climate guidance and CSRD
Identify ways to use ESG reporting to support investor engagement, access to capital, and long-term value creation

STREAM 4 WORKSHOP

Elevating Employee Engagement in CSR Initiatives

Session Details

Exploring strategies to inspire meaningful employee participation in CSR programs
Connecting corporate purpose with personal values to deepen workforce commitment
Leveraging CSR as a tool for talent retention, culture-building, and community impact
Showcasing successful models for scaling engagement across departments and regions

12:00 pm - 12:35 pm Case Studies

Stream One - ESG Strategy

Sustainability as Strategy: Driving Growth Through Purpose

Liz Chatwin

VP, Global Sustainability & SHE

AstraZeneca

Session Details

How sustainability is central to driving growth and creating a competitive edge
Identifying key drivers for aligning purpose with profit, from consumer preferences to investor pressures
Looking at how purpose-driven initiatives foster innovation, enhance brand reputation, and open new market opportunities

Stream Two - Innovation & Technology

Innovating Supply Chain Models for a Regenerative Economy

Session Details

Redesigning supply chains to prioritize circularity, regeneration, and shared value
Examining sourcing strategies that restore ecosystems, uplift communities, and reduce dependency on virgin resources
Moving from efficiency to impact: redefining success metrics to align with regenerative principles

Stream Three - Environmental Leadership

Accelerating the Circular Economy: Strategies for Sustainable Materials and Emissions Reduction

Andrea Brown Smatlan

VP, Chief Sustainability Officer

LyondellBasell

Session Details

Exploring how LyondellBasell is advancing sustainability through circularity
Examining key strategies for reducing carbon emissions and advancing a circular economy at scale
Understanding the role of sustainable materials in both product innovation and corporate responsibility
Sharing insights into stakeholder collaboration and public-private partnerships to scale circularity across industries

Stream Four - Social Impact

Rethinking Corporate Giving: Bold Approaches for Greater Community Impact

Session Details

Exploring non-traditional approaches to giving—such as impact investing, debt buy-backs, and local economic development tools
Navigating the challenges of internal alignment and making the case for bold, community-centered programs
Identifying what companies are scaling back or rethinking to make room for more innovative, high-impact strategies
Creating space for open, practical conversation among CSR leaders navigating the future of corporate philanthropy

12:35 pm - 1:35 pm THEMED LUNCH DISCUSSIONS

Explore this year’s themed lunch discussions led by industry leaders, where executives engage in focused conversations over a meal, discussing topics they’re passionate about alongside their peers.

Scaling Sustainability in Emerging Markets: What Works and What Doesn’t

Inclusion as Strategy: Tying DEI into Sustainability Metrics

Harnessing AI Responsibly in Corporate Sustainability Initiatives

From Pledge to Proof: Measuring Social Impact Effectively

1:35 pm - 2:10 pm KEYNOTE

Purpose in Practice: Evolving ESG from Compliance to Culture

Session Details

Looking at the importance in embedding ESG into everyday decision-making
Unpacking the shift from risk-based ESG to purpose-driven transformation
Highlighting strategies to build internal buy-in and long-term cultural alignment
Leadership lessons from scaling ESG efforts across global operations

2:15 pm - 2:50 pm KEYNOTE

Redefining ROI: Resilience, Opportunity, and Impact in a Changing World

Session Details

Offering a refreshed definition of business value that includes resilience, stakeholder trust, and impact
Encouraging leaders to link ESG and financial performance through a long-term lens
Positioning ESG and social impact as strategic assets—not compliance boxes
Inviting attendees to lead the mindset shift in their own organizations

2:50 pm - 3:00 pm