Previous Year's Agenda - North American Sustainability & Responsibility Summit

Stream One Chair

Evan van Hook

Chief Sustainability Officer

Viridi

Stream Two Co-Chair

Jeffrey Berger

Senior Director, Sustainability Consulting

LRQA

Stream Three Co-Chair

Vadim Ovchinnikov

Chief Executive Officer

Actualize Solar

1:30pm - 3:30pm

4:30pm - 5:50pm

Panel: Planning for the Future of Sustainability: What are the Five Big Things We Need to Talk About?

Evan van Hook

Chief Sustainability Officer

Viridi

Marie Merle Caekebeke

Sustainability Executive - Strategic Engagement

Baker Hughes

Janelle Meyers

Chief Sustainability Officer

Kellanova

Page Motes

Vice President, Sustainability & Impact

The Hertz Corporation

Jeannie Renne-Malone

Vice President Global Sustainability

VF Corporation

Session Details

Climate Action: How can our organizations contribute to addressing and mitigating the impact of climate change, with a focus on reducing carbon emissions and transitioning to sustainable energy sources?
Technological Innovation: How can we best leverage technological advancements to achieve our sustainability goals, particularly in clean energy, data-driven conservation, and fostering collaborations?
Circular Economy: In transitioning from a linear to a circular approach, what initiatives can best promote sustainable production and consumption, reduce waste, and encourage the recycling of resources?
Social Responsibility and Equity: Sustainability efforts must be inclusive and consider social aspects. As leaders, how can we best promote diversity and inclusion within our organizations, as well as ensuring that their sustainability initiatives we advance benefit communities and address social inequalities?
Policy and Regulation: We are in the midst of navigating a complex and still-evolving landscape of regulations and policies. How should we best advocate for supportive policies, keep our organizations complaint with existing regulations, and stay informed about current and future legal frameworks?

6:00pm

6:30pm

7:00am - 7:45am

7:45am - 7:50am

Opening Remarks and Important Announcements

7:50am - 8:00am

Chair’s Welcome Address

Evan van Hook

Chief Sustainability Officer

Viridi

8:00am - 8:35am

The Sustainable C-Suite: Impact through Collaboration

Jennifer Huffstetler

Chief Product Sustainability Officer, Vice President & GM Future Platform Strategy & Sustainability

Intel

Session Details

The Sustainability Journey
Current views of the C-suite
Shared goals: How the CSO and IT can work together
Recommendations for maximizing collaboration
The AI era: New challenges and opportunities
Customer examples and Success stories

8:35am - 9:10am

Fireside Chat: What Does it Take to Build a More Sustainable and Resilient Supply Chain?

Ron Voglewede

Group Director, Sustainability

Walmart

David Allen

Vice President, Chief Sustainability Officer

PepsiCo Foods North America

Session Details

Explore what it takes to execute and accelerate action on sustainability issues such as climate, nature and waste across a complex value chain of a multicategory retailer
Discuss how Walmart’s Project Gigaton platform helped seed the way for galvanizing sustainability action with its suppliers and where it sees the journey headed
Examine the role of data in helping evolve these efforts and how the team has continually evolved the platform to help suppliers go faster and further in their sustainability efforts

9:15am - 9:50am

Unlocking Systemic Change: A Blueprint for Sustainability Integration

Mary Jane Melendez

Chief Sustainability & Global Impact Officer

General Mills

Session Details

The issues of today require sustainability teams to work faster and differently to not only safeguard the planet, but their businesses. We need to transform how we operate. But how do we get there?
Examine how convening a robust ecosystem of internal stakeholders to drive alignment, learning and action can accelerate impact. And, how this internal movement can also help invite others across the industry to collaborate to drive scale.
Leveraging insights from General Mills’ ongoing enterprise transformation, Mary Jane will provide tangible ways to better integrate sustainability across the business, including:
- Architecting a new framework based on governance, alignment, operationalization and investment across the company
- Framing business and sustainability goals to reinforce shared objectives and foster collaboration
- Educating employees about the company’s sustainability ambitions and how their contributions support the business
- Empowering key business segments and functions to lead and champion sustainability goals
- Engaging stakeholders – from investors to employees and suppliers to customers– to forge powerful partnerships, emphasizing the transformative potential of shared knowledge and collaboration

9:15am - 9:50am

Fireside Chat: Placing Social Sustainability at the Heart of our Business Strategy

Jayant Kairam

Vice President, Society & ESG

Diageo North America

Session Details

Investing in social impact programs and empowering communities are essential for corporations to create long-term value
Creating strong partnerships is key for successful societal programs
Discussing learnings from Diageo North America’s ‘Society 2030:Spirit of Progress’ journey to help create a more inclusive and sustainable world

9:15am - 9:50am

Catalyzing Decarbonization of Hard-to-Abate Sectors

Andre Argenton

Chief Sustainability Officer & Vice President of EH&S

Dow Chemical

Session Details

Discussing the challenges, including scale, timing and investment, to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors with a focus on the chemicals and energy industries.
Demonstrating the role of science, technology and engineering as the ultimate enablers in overcoming many of the challenges and supporting sustainable industries.
Exploring the power of monetization and robust accounting methodologies to catalyze decarbonization of entire value chains

9:55am - 11:35am

Pre-Arranged One-to-One Meetings

10:00 am – 10:20 am: Meeting Slot 1/Networking
10:25 am – 10:45 am: Meeting Slot 2/Networking
10:50 am – 11:10 am: Meeting Slot 3/Networking
11:15 am – 11:35 am: Meeting Slot 4/Networking

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.

11:40am - 12:15pm

Uphold, Upgrade, Uplift: How to Lead the Sustainable Evolution

Mandi McReynolds

Vice President ESG

Workiva

Session Details

Redefining the role of sustainability leadership as we sit at the crossroads of obligation and opportunity
Challenging you to drive global accountability, embrace cutting-edge innovations, and prioritize impactful actions to collaboratively steer towards a sustainable future
Providing insights into harnessing regulation for broader impacts, integrating new technologies for efficiency and insight, and understanding the economic and society benefits of sustainability efforts
Shaping the future of business and society, transforming sustainability from a buzzword into a pivotal strategy for systemic change

11:40am - 12:15pm

Delivering Sustainability Transformation through Virtual Twins

Philippine de T’Serclaes

Chief Sustainability Officer

Dassault Systèmes

Session Details

Regardless of sector or industry, measurable carbon reduction or avoidance is achieved by organizations that address both footprint and handprint activities.
Success in this pursuit can be delivered through the benefits of virtual twin technologies which are enormous.
However virtual twin technology is currently an underutilized lever in operationalizing sustainability objectives.
We will share how virtual twins can help deliver transformation across the entire value chain from materials, through product, into the broader enterprise.

11:40am - 12:15pm

Scaling Data Centers for Sustainable Growth and Responsible Impact

Abby O’Reilly

Purpose & ESG Strategy

Deloitte Consulting

Ghada Ahmed

Research & Impact Thought Lead

Google

Session Details

Discussing how data centers are essential to the growth of our digital economy and allow us to access and store the information that runs our societies, yet they have the same carbon footprint as the aviation industry and are predicted to comprise 31% of the world’s global electricity supply by 2027
Offering strategies to meet the needs of our digital-first, increasingly connected world and sustainable solutions to grow data centers while generating positive impacts for the communities in which they exist
Highlighting how the trailblazer Google has teamed up with Deloitte to design the first-of-its-kind report on the holistic impact of Google data centers across economic, environmental, and social dimensions
Exploring the unprecedented attempt to create more transparency and holistic impact for the communities in which data centers operates

12:20pm - 12:55pm

Panel: Partnering Across Sectors to Advance Sustainable Aerospace

Brian Moran

Chief Sustainability Officer

Boeing

Letitia Webster

Global Head of Sustainability, Private Markets

Goldman Sachs

Andrey Shuvalov

Vice President US Energy Transition

Shell

Lauren Riley

Chief Sustainability Officer & Managing Director, Global Environmental Affairs

United Airlines

Session Details

Discuss the importance of partnering beyond the industry to achieve commercial aviation’s decarbonization path and net zero goal.
Fostering a culture of transparency, safety and collaboration across aviation, energy, policy and finance sectors.
Discuss challenges the aviation industry and oil & gas industry each face
Advocating for policy to enable necessary capital flow
What role does each play to drive solutions to reach net zero by 2050?

12:55pm - 1:55pm

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.

The Role of Renewable Energy Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs) in Meeting Sustainability Goals

Vadim Ovchinnikov

Chief Executive Officer

Actualize Solar

Product Decarbonization to Engage Your Customers and Drive Your Net Zero Journey

Lisa Grice

Executive Director

Anthesis Group

Strength in Numbers: Cultivating a Workplace Sustainability Culture

Jill Graftenreed

Vice President of Sustainability Programs, Risk & Reporting

Boeing

SustAInability: Explore How AI and Other Technologies Can Accelerate Our Response to Environmental Risks and Create New Opportunities

Philip Smith

Global Head, Sustainability Consulting

Cognizant

Going Above the Minimum: the Challenges and Opportunities of Build out ESG Programs

Maury Wolfe

Vice President, Corporate Responsibility & Social Impact

Cox Enterprises

Making the Case for Funding Impact: How Can Businesses Cut Through the Noise and Stay True to Their Purpose

Melanie Chow

Vice President of Mission & Sustainability

Danone

Sustainability Unveiled: Scope 3 Emissions and Corporate Accountability

Barjouth Aguilar

Head of Global Sustainability

Flex

The Future of ESG Compliance: What Does it Look Like and Where Do We Go from Here?

Alanna Fishman

Managing Director - Global ESG & Sustainability Advisory

FTI Consulting

Carbon-Neutral Horizons: How Ecological Innovations Can Power Positive Change?

Aaron Schreiber-Stainthorp

Director of Sustainability

Jackson Family Wines

Instilling a Culture of ESG: Doing Well by Doing Good

Ted Lague

Director of ESG

Merchants Fleet

How to Reduce or Offset Scope 2 Emissions

Bob White

Chief Development Officer

Actualize Solar

How to Be Authentic: Leveraging Data to Engage Stakeholders & Reduce Carbon

Riley Nelson

Head of Sustainability

NASCAR

How Iconic Brands Unite to Reduce Scope 3 GHG Emissions?

Nick Martin

Vice President, Corporate Sustainability

Post Holdings, Inc.

Carbon Accounting and ESG Technology Platforms: Experiences and Making the Right Choice

Henry Fovargue

Vice President, Sustainability

Sysco

1:55pm - 2:30pm

Creating a Healthier Future

Sheryl Burke

Chief Sustainability Officer & Senior Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility

CVS Health

Session Details

Building a world of health around every person at CVS Health serves to them means securing a healthy and resilient planet for future generations.
That’s why its sustainability strategy complements the company’s strategy and is embedded in its purpose-driven culture.
Hear how they are reimagining, collaborating, and making meaningful progress against the growing plastic waste crisis and their packaging to reshape the state of sustainable packaging nationwide.

1:55pm - 2:30pm

Achieving a Sustainable Electric Future

Kevin Butt

Sr. Director of Environmental Sustainability

Toyota

Session Details

Discussing how crucial it is to generate electricity from renewable sources, stabilizing the grid, and continue developing/improving the efficiency of EVs and charging infrastructure
Sparking innovation in battery technology and smart grid solutions which benefits not only EVs but also other sectors, such as energy storage, renewable energy integration, and grid resilience, leading to a more sustainable and efficient overall energy system
Exploring why it is essential to consider the entire lifecycle of a vehicle, including manufacturing and disposal
Working towards minimizing the environmental impact of production processes and improve battery recycling and disposal methods to ensure sustainable practices throughout the vehicle’s life
Integrating EVs with renewable energy generation to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and create a cleaner and more sustainable energy system

2:35pm - 3:10pm

Tax Credit Investment & the IRA’s Immense Potential

Hans Royal

Senior Director of Renewable Energy & Carbon Advisory (RECA)

Schneider Electric

Session Details

Discussing the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 allocated +-$370B to address energy security and climate change as a central mechanism for allocating these incentives is through tax credits
Highlighting how the IRS’s tax credit transfer portal is now live and the market is incredibly dynamic for buyers and sellers of transferable tax credits
Exploring the tax credit investment for new entrants
Leveraging tax credits as a mechanism to decarbonization
Providing a roadmap to accelerate your understanding and your organization’s opportunity

2:35pm - 3:10pm

Advancing Sustainability through Enhanced Traceability

Florent Bouguin

Vice President, Chief Technology Officer

OPTEL Group

Session Details

Recognizing the efficiency of managing diverse regulatory requirements, such as environmental (EUDR), food safety (FSMA), and sustainability reporting (CSRD), through integrated solutions
Discussing compliance strategies and how traceability has emerged as a central element, encompassing the ability to track the origin (IRA), journey (SBTi), and transformation of products and raw materials
How integrating these frameworks necessitates robust data management systems capable of handling complex data from various sources
Ensuring transparency throughout the supply chain, from raw material sourcing to the finished product, is essential

2:35pm - 3:10pm

The Sustainability Playbook: 5 Key Strategies for Advancing your Performance in 2024

Rick Fraumann

Sr. Consultant

Okapi Environmental Services, LLC

Session Details

Leave the workshop with 5 key executional steps to implement NOW
Outline specific, actionable items and tools you can utilize to achieve significant wins this year.
Bridge the disconnect between the Board, the C suite and Sustainability leaders in your organization
Attack the gap of patchwork data collection challenges, outdated tools, and modernizing reporting
Driving Brand Value is an art form. Leverage successes to strategically drive Brand Value.

3:15pm - 4:25pm

Pre-Arranged One-to-One Meetings

3:15 pm – 3:35 pm: Meeting Slot 5 / Networking
3:40 pm – 4:00 pm: Meeting Slot 6 / Networking
4:05 pm – 4:25 pm: Meeting Slot 7 / Networking

4:30pm - 5:05pm

The Power of Brands as Change Agents: Making Sustainability Irresistible

Virginie Helias

Chief Sustainability Officer

Procter & Gamble

Session Details

The big opportunity in what companies and brands can influence.
How to inspire consumer behavior change that leads to meaningful environmental footprint reductions
How to reconcile business growth with responsible consumption
Innovation as a Force to Drive Sustainability and Consumer Satisfaction
How to embed Sustainability into Innovation, Brand-Building, and Everyday Business Practices

5:05pm - 5:40pm

Panel: Strategies for Effective Climate Leadership

Julie Kitcher

Chief Sustainability Officer & Communications

Airbus

Gavin Towler

Corporate Vice President & Chief Scientist, Sustainable Technologies & CSO

Honeywell

David Allen

Vice President, Chief Sustainability Officer

PepsiCo Foods North America

Neil Russell

Chief Administrative Officer & Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs

Sysco

Session Details

Moving from the ‘what’ to the ‘how’ with decarbonization goals
Discussing steps to make net-zero happen across all industries and sectors
Sharing strategies for engaging leadership and building a net-zero culture
How to align your sustainability strategies with the core business purpose

5:40pm - 5:45pm

Chair’s Closing Remarks

Evan van Hook

Chief Sustainability Officer

Viridi

5:45pm

6:30pm

7:00pm

7:30am - 8:30am

7:50am - 8:25am

Collaborative Models to Scale High-Impact Carbon Projects

Stephen Gill

Co-Founder

Terra Natural Capital

Erica Vertefeuille

Co-Founder

Terra Natural Capital

Rachael Nutter

Global Director of Project Development

Climate Impact Partners

Session Details

Exploring new models for partnership between carbon developers, investors, and corporates to de-risk and scale high impact carbon projects

Sourcing high-impact, high-quality carbon credits: What is the role of the carbon project developer in ensuring integrity and impact?
Utilizing finance to unlock low-risk, high-impact carbon credit supply: The role of investors in delivering and scaling high-impact carbon projects for corporate retirement.
Net zero beyond carbon retirements: Supporting corporates’ carbon credit strategy to meet net zero goals from setting targets, navigating the climate claims landscape, and selecting the right credits.

8:30am - 8:35am

Chair’s Opening Remarks

Evan van Hook

Chief Sustainability Officer

Viridi

8:35am - 9:10am

Embedding Sustainability into the Way We Work

Donna Warton

Corporate Vice President, Supply Chain & Sustainability

Microsoft

Session Details

Connect sustainability commitments to business strategies
Sustainability as a product feature and tackling Scope 3 emissions
Managing the Bill the Carbon
Transition to a circular economy to minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency throughout the supply chain

9:10am - 9:45am

The Road to Better

Bob Holycross

Vice President, Chief Sustainability, Environment, & Safety Officer

Ford Motor Company

Session Details

Accelerating our Progress: progressing towards a carbon neutral transportation system with hybrid and electric vehicles
Sourcing for Sustainability: ensuring a responsible supply chain
Greening the Grid: partnering with utilities to increase renewable energy
Just Transition: providing opportunities to upskill and reskill through supportive training programs

9:50am - 10:25am

Investing in the Transition for a More Sustainable, Inclusive and Equitable World

Letitia Webster

Global Head of Sustainability, Private Markets

Goldman Sachs

Session Details

Discuss the role finance plays to prepare our investments to be more resilient, future proof and sustainable
Share how we assess and address environmental, governance and social risks through the investment lifecycle and are building the capabilities and tools to uplift and support our investments
Share how we are investing in solutions to accelerate the climate and inclusive growth

9:50am - 10:25am

Collaboration Across the Aviation Value Chain: Building a Sustainable Future

Lauren Riley

Chief Sustainability Officer & Managing Director, Global Environmental Affairs

United Airlines

Session Details

Discussing the unique hard-to-abate challenges that the aviation industry faces in achieving net zero emissions by 2050
Highlighting the role of innovation and policy in developing sustainable solutions for aviation emissions reduction
Showcase United Airlines’ leadership in SAFs investment and creative financing solutions to enable its transition to low carbon flight
Discuss the contributions of innovative technologies, start-ups, and disruptors in shaping the industry’s sustainable future
Highlight the importance of industry, government, fuel producers and finance in driving aviation industry’s efforts to reduce emissions

9:50am - 10:25am

How Colgate is Preserving Our Environment

Ann Tracy

Chief Sustainability Officer

Colgate-Palmolive

Session Details

Delve into our 5 key actions under our 2025 Strategic Ambition to Preserve our Environment
How Colgate is Accelerating Action on Climate Change, building a roadmap to achieve Net Zero Carbon by 2040
Collaborating cross functionally and externally to achieve our Eliminate Plastic Waste targets and meet our EMF Global Commitment
Leveraging our Net Zero and Plastic Waste action plans to Lead with Zero Waste Certification across all our sites globally

10:25am - 11:15am

Pre-Arranged One-to-One Meetings

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

10:25am - 11:15am

11:20am - 11:55am

Leading for Sustainability: Effective Strategies for Transformative Leadership

Heather Daniels

Vice President Environment, Safety, Health & Sustainability

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Session Details

How Lockheed Martin is utilizing materiality assessments to integrate sustainability across the organization
Staying informed about emerging trends, best practices, and scientific advancements in sustainability, ensuring the organization remains at the forefront of sustainable innovation
Actively listening to diverse perspectives and building partnerships to drive collective action towards sustainability goals
Empowering partner functions to take ownership of sustainability initiatives, providing the necessary support while maintaining accountability for sustainability commitments and outcomes
Recognizing the importance of engaging and collaborating with stakeholders, including employees, customers, communities, and investors

12:00pm - 12:35pm

Sustainability & ESG in the Age of AI

Amanda Petzinger

Vice President, Sustainability, Stewardship, Supply Chain & ESG Solutions

Benchmark Gensuite

Session Details

Discussing how AI is certain to revolutionize Sustainability & ESG management
Delving into the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence to optimize Sustainability and ESG strategies, from Generative AI for streamlining and automation, to advanced AI models to reliably identify data anomalies and generate predictive insights
Exploring the potential of AI in augmenting digital Sustainability program management, harnessing data for proactive risk mitigation and strategic enhancements across environmental, social, and governance initiatives

12:00pm - 12:35pm

Tackling Scope 3 and Supply Chain Sustainability at the Crossroads of New Regulations and ESG Goals

Amanda Zalk

Senior Strategic Account Executives

EcoVadis

Jon England

Principal Accounts

EcoVadis

Session Details

In this session, we will uncover some common challenges when building or scaling ESG programs, as well as best practices and approaches for measuring, reporting, and mitigating Scope 3 emissions. Join us to learn more about:

How regional carbon reporting regulations will have global impacts, demanding supply chain emissions data
The vital role of supplier engagement to build capability, measure and report emissions, and drive improvements
How climate and sustainability teams can work with their procurement peers to leverage carbon /ESG ratings to optimize that engagement strategy
How organizations can pursue a holistic strategy to uncover correlated risks while also boosting resilience and business performance.

12:00pm - 12:35pm

Conquering Complexity: Scaling ESG Reporting in the New Regulatory Landscape

Nicole Peerless

Head of Business Engagement

Pulsora Inc.

Session Details

ESG reporting presents a complex challenge for large organizations. New regulations like the EU’s CSRD and the SEC’s climate disclosure rules raise the bar for transparency and accountability. Effectively managing ESG data, often spread across regions and departments, is critical to meeting these heightened expectations. Building effective ESG governance requires a strategic approach that tackles both data management and regulatory compliance as interconnected aspects of this complex challenge.In this session, you will:

Unpack the complexities of new compliance structures and frameworks like SEC and CSRD. Explore strategies for building effective ESG governance in a time of rising stakeholder expectations
Delve into the challenges of harmonizing ESG data across different regions, business units, and reporting structures. Discuss best practices for streamlining data management for efficient and accurate reporting
Discover strategies to automate and centralize ESG data collection across your organization. Learn how to eliminate manual processes and ensure data accuracy for seamless reporting

12:35pm - 1:35pm

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.

How to Leverage Partnerships and Collaboration to Advance Sustainability and ESG Efforts

Laura Devoni

Director of Corporate Affairs, Strategy & Sustainability

Algoma Steel

Engaging for Action: How to Mobilize with your Stakeholders to Create Change

Artealia Gilliard

Environmental Leadership & Sustainability

Ford Motor Company

Integrating Social and Environmental Sustainability Agendas for Effective Business Transformation

Lindsey Yeung

Global Vice President of Sustainability

Mars, Inc.

From Blueprint to Impact: Evaluating Climate, Health, and Equity in Corporate Design Projects

Rebecca Best

Executive Vice President Sustainability

Material Bank

How to Get Your Entire Organization to C.A.A.R.E. About Sustainability?

Walter Fluharty

Senior Vice President – Environmental Health & Safety

Simon Roofing

Revolutionizing Food Production: How to Advance Sustainability and Ethical Practices in Agriculture?

Andrea Chu

Director of Impact & ESG

Vital Farms

Beyond the Horizon: Crafting Your Own Path to Sustainable Excellence

Rishi Shah

Vice President, Global Sustainability & ESG

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

1:35pm - 2:10pm

Fireside Chat: Reimagining the Food System – The Intersection of Innovation and Sustainability

Pilar Cruz

Chief Sustainability Officer

Cargill

Session Details

Engaging with small entrepreneurs and start-ups
Listening to and partnering with farmers to co-create solutions for them and end customers
Investing in research & development

1:35pm - 2:10pm

Digging for Gold: Feeding the Planet, Not the Landfil

Session Details

Bringing awareness to the issue of food waste globally by illustrating the point on stage and sharing shocking statistics to highlight the scale and magnitude of the problem
Offering interactive and practical teachings to discuss how reducing food waste improves business performance, supports communities and reduces environmental impact
Emphasizing the importance of storytelling and engagement in driving sustainability efforts

1:35pm - 2:10pm

The Path Towards Sustainability 2.0

Megan Maltenfort

Vice President, ESG

Cardinal Health, Inc.

Session Details

In the current business landscape, there has never been a greater opportunity for organizations to enhance their commitment to sustainability
In this session, we will explore practical strategies to accelerate sustainability programs. Where should we begin? What solutions can we implement to propel our initiatives to the next level?
Join this engaging workshop, designed for interactive learning and collaboration. Prepare to contribute actively by sharing your own tactics for overcoming barriers. Together as a group, we will cultivate new ideas to lead the charge towards transformative change

2:15pm - 2:50pm

Panel: Fostering Growth: How to Infuse Sustainability, ESG & CSR Practices Across the Entire Organization?

Deanna Jones

Executive Vice President People, Communications & Transformation, CHRO

Baker Hughes

John Dardis

Senior Vice President, Sustainability

Glanbia

Elizabeth Grove

Chief Sustainability Officer

The Lubrizol Corp.

Session Details

How does embedding sustainability, provide a competitive edge by meeting evolving consumer trends and regulatory requirements?
How to engage with a diverse set of stakeholders, from employees and customers to vendors and investors, and everyone in between.
Looking at the role of senior leadership, and how it drives the culture of sustainability and social responsibility throughout the organization.
Exploring the interconnectedness of every department, and what aspects they each play to foster a sustainable business.
Examining strategies that can be effective in overcoming internal resistance and driving sustainable changes within an organization?

2:55pm - 3:00pm

Chair’s Closing Remarks

Evan van Hook

Chief Sustainability Officer

Viridi

2024 Agenda

Stream One Chair

Evan van Hook

Stream Two Co-Chair

Jeffrey Berger

Stream Three Co-Chair

Vadim Ovchinnikov

Panel: Planning for the Future of Sustainability: What are the Five Big Things We Need to Talk About?

Evan van Hook

Marie Merle Caekebeke

Janelle Meyers

Page Motes

Jeannie Renne-Malone

Opening Remarks and Important Announcements

Chair’s Welcome Address

Evan van Hook

The Sustainable C-Suite: Impact through Collaboration

Jennifer Huffstetler

Fireside Chat: What Does it Take to Build a More Sustainable and Resilient Supply Chain?

Ron Voglewede

David Allen

Unlocking Systemic Change: A Blueprint for Sustainability Integration

Mary Jane Melendez

Fireside Chat: Placing Social Sustainability at the Heart of our Business Strategy

Jayant Kairam

Catalyzing Decarbonization of Hard-to-Abate Sectors

Andre Argenton

Uphold, Upgrade, Uplift: How to Lead the Sustainable Evolution

Mandi McReynolds

Delivering Sustainability Transformation through Virtual Twins

Philippine de T’Serclaes

Scaling Data Centers for Sustainable Growth and Responsible Impact

Abby O’Reilly

Ghada Ahmed

Panel: Partnering Across Sectors to Advance Sustainable Aerospace

Brian Moran

Letitia Webster

Andrey Shuvalov

Lauren Riley

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.

The Role of Renewable Energy Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs) in Meeting Sustainability Goals

Vadim Ovchinnikov

Product Decarbonization to Engage Your Customers and Drive Your Net Zero Journey

Lisa Grice

Strength in Numbers: Cultivating a Workplace Sustainability Culture

Jill Graftenreed

SustAInability: Explore How AI and Other Technologies Can Accelerate Our Response to Environmental Risks and Create New Opportunities

Philip Smith

Going Above the Minimum: the Challenges and Opportunities of Build out ESG Programs

Maury Wolfe

Making the Case for Funding Impact: How Can Businesses Cut Through the Noise and Stay True to Their Purpose

Melanie Chow

Sustainability Unveiled: Scope 3 Emissions and Corporate Accountability

Barjouth Aguilar

The Future of ESG Compliance: What Does it Look Like and Where Do We Go from Here?

Alanna Fishman

Carbon-Neutral Horizons: How Ecological Innovations Can Power Positive Change?

Aaron Schreiber-Stainthorp

Instilling a Culture of ESG: Doing Well by Doing Good

Ted Lague

How to Reduce or Offset Scope 2 Emissions

Bob White

How to Be Authentic: Leveraging Data to Engage Stakeholders & Reduce Carbon

Riley Nelson

How Iconic Brands Unite to Reduce Scope 3 GHG Emissions?

Nick Martin

Carbon Accounting and ESG Technology Platforms: Experiences and Making the Right Choice

Henry Fovargue

Creating a Healthier Future

Sheryl Burke

Achieving a Sustainable Electric Future

Kevin Butt

Tax Credit Investment & the IRA’s Immense Potential

Hans Royal

Advancing Sustainability through Enhanced Traceability

Florent Bouguin

The Sustainability Playbook: 5 Key Strategies for Advancing your Performance in 2024

Rick Fraumann

The Power of Brands as Change Agents: Making Sustainability Irresistible

Virginie Helias