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The North American Sustainability and Responsibility Summit

March 12-14, 2025 | Denver, CO

Hosted by Executive Platforms and the ESG & CSR Board

Meeting Agenda

12:30pm - 4:30pm
12:30 pm
Registration and Refreshments
1:20 pm
Welcome and Introductions
1:30 pm
Practitioner-Led Workshops

Stream 1:

Tackling the Sustainability Leader’s Evolving Role

Join an off-the-record discussion on the changing role of corporate sustainability leaders. We’ll talk through the new demands and skill sets this position requires and how to build new competencies, get our teams to lean in, and turn leadership into an advocate (instead of a roadblock) as our position evolves. 

Stream 2:

ESG Reporting: Preparing Our Teams (and Ourselves!) for What Comes Next

How do we future proof our teams, our scope of responsibilities, and get ahead of the changes happening for ESG reporting and data needs? What can we do now to make sure we’re ready for what the next wave of regulations may demand of our company and our teams? Join a vendor and consultant-free discussion to talk through how we’re preparing and how to accept we’ve done our best in the face of increasing change and uncertainty.

 

2:00 pm
Break
2:05 pm
Practitioner-Led Workshops – Stream 1: Building Out Your ESG Tech Stack Without Toppling
Katya Hantel

Katya Hantel

VP, Global Head of Environment, Social & Governance (ESG)

Smith + Nephew

More scrutiny on our sustainability reporting means more data to track, more tie-outs to worry about, and more rounds of review to sweat; spreadsheets just won’t cut it any more. Join us for a conversation on how we’re building the business case for new solutions, planning the selection and implementation of complex platforms, and who needs to be at the table – and chipping in – for this stressful process.
2:05 pm
Practitioner-Led Workshops – Stream 2: When Did ESG Become a Compliance Job?

Increased regulatory scrutiny around ESG disclosures is good for raising our work’s profile, but few sustainability leaders got into this work to lead a compliance function. How are we shifting our skill sets and expectations to meet the new reality, and what are we doing to bring our work back to the impact function that motivated us in the first place? Join us as we talk about career planning and making the most of a rapidly evolving profession. 

2:35 pm
Break
2:40 pm
Practitioner-Led Workshops – Stream 1: Scope 3: How Do We Make It Less of a Headache?
Christine Daugherty

Christine Daugherty

Head of Sustainability

Conagra Brands

Between challenges with data management, tool stack, suppliers, and now regulatory-readiness and auditors, too, scope 3 feels like the issue that just keeps on giving. So, how do we make it less of a headache? Join us for a leaders-only honest conversation about how we’re prioritizing changes to team structure, data sources, governance, and tools to lessen the burden on us and our teams when it comes to scope 3.
2:40 pm
Practitioner-Led Workshops – Stream 2: Voluntary Disclosures: Time to Let Go?

With the growing demands of mandatory reporting, do we really need to keep all of those voluntary disclosures? Join us for a confidential, vendor-free discussion about what can be cut, what’s still essential, and why we’re hesitating to make those changes. We’ll talk through how we’re deciding what stays and what goes and share practical ideas for lightening the reporting load while staying compliant with evolving requirements. 

3:10 pm
Networking (Snack) Break
3:25 pm
Peer Advisory Roundtables

Example Topics 

  • ESG team structures
  • Climate goal roadmapping
  • Supplier engagement strategies 
  • ESG regulatory readiness 
3:55 pm
Break
4:00 pm
Peer Advisory Roundtables

Example Topics  

  • ESG executive education 
  • Water sustainability strategies 
  • Enterprise risk management and ESG: Coming together without clashing 
  • CSRD preparation 
4:00pm - 4:35pm

Panel: Building a Sustainable Future: Innovations and Best Practices for ESG Leaders in 2025 and Beyond!

Melanie Chow Li

Melanie Chow Li

Vice President, Mission & Sustainability

Danone

Brad Lich

Brad Lich

Executive Vice President

Eastman

Josh Raglin

Josh Raglin

Chief Sustainability Officer

Norfolk Southern Corporation

Peter Votruba-Drzal

Peter Votruba-Drzal

Vice President Global Sustainability

PPG

  • Discussing how companies are adopting circular economy models to minimize waste, maximize resource efficiency, and promote product lifecycle sustainability
  • Explore strategies and technologies businesses are using to achieve carbon neutrality, including renewable energy investments, carbon offset projects, and energy efficiency improvements
  • Sharing best practices in creating sustainable supply chains, from ethical sourcing and reducing environmental impact to enhancing transparency and collaboration with suppliers
  • Examine the latest advancements in sustainable packaging solutions, focusing on reducing plastic waste, using biodegradable materials, and designing for recyclability
  • Understand the importance of corporate social responsibility and how businesses are engaging with local communities to drive social and environmental change, including education and outreach programs
4:40pm - 5:15pm

Panel: Strategies for Effective Climate Leadership

Ann Tracy

Ann Tracy

Chief Sustainability Officer

Colgate-Palmolive

Emilio Tenuta

Emilio Tenuta

SVP, Chief Sustainability Officer

Ecolab

  • 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
  • Outlining the power of collaboration and leveraging partnerships to drive ESG goals
5:20pm - 5:55pm

Empowering Peak Sustainability Performance with Streamlined ESG Management and Reporting

Executive to be Announced

Pulsora

6:00pm

6:30pm

7:30am - 8:15am

8:15am - 8:20am

Opening Remarks and Important Announcements

8:20am - 8:30am

Chair’s Welcome Address

8:30am - 9:05am

Driving Sustainable Retail

Jerome Del Porto

Jerome Del Porto

Head of Corporate Sustainability

Walmart

  • Learning about Walmart’s initiatives to source products responsibly, including sustainable agriculture, seafood, and forest products
  • Unveiling Walmart’s efforts to divert 100% of its waste from landfills in key markets by 2025 through recycling, reusing, and donating unsold goods
  • Understanding Walmart’s science-based targets to reduce emissions in its operations and supply chain, aiming for a zero-emission future
  • Discovering how Walmart collaborates with communities, suppliers, and other stakeholders to drive sustainability practices and promote environmental stewardship
9:05am - 9:40am

How AI and Accelerated Computing Are Driving Energy Efficiency

Josh Parker

Josh Parker

Senior Director of Corporate Sustainability

NVIDIA

  • Discover how NVIDIA’s twin engines, AI and accelerated computing, are revolutionizing energy efficiency across industries
  • Learning from case studies showcasing significant reductions in energy consumption and processing times
  • Understanding how transitioning from CPU-only operations to GPU-accelerated systems can save over 40 terawatt-hours of energy annually
  • Exploring diverse applications in healthcare, manufacturing, and research, including digital twins and AI-powered drug discovery, enhancing both efficiency and sustainability
  • Hear about NVIDIA’s initiatives like Earth-2 for climate science, liquid-cooling technology for data centers, and continuous advancements in GPU energy efficiency
9:45am - 10:20am

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

Executive to be Announced

Workiva, Inc.

  • 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
9:45am - 10:20am

Sustainability & ESG in the Age of AI

Executive to be Announced

Benchmark Gensuite

  • 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
9:45am - 10:20am

Building Sustainable Business Communities: Collaborative Approaches for Greater Impact

  • Fostering a culture of sustainability within your business, including employee engagement, sustainability training, and green office initiatives
  • Exploring successful examples of business-led environmental projects, from industry partnerships to community outreach programs
  • Sharing effective methods for educating employees, customers, and stakeholders about your business’s sustainability efforts and practices
  • Understanding the importance of forming partnerships with other businesses, governments, and non-profits to drive sustainability initiatives and achieve common goals
10:25am - 12:05pm

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

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.

12:10pm - 12:45pm

Charting a Course for Sustainable Aviation

Julie Kitcher

Julie Kitcher

Chief Sustainability Officer & Communications

Airbus

  • Explore Airbus’ groundbreaking ZEROe initiative to develop the world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft powered by hydrogen by 2035
  • Learn about Airbus’ efforts to support and accelerate the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel to significantly reduce carbon emissions
  • Discover how Airbus is implementing eco-efficient practices in manufacturing, including the use of renewable energy and waste reduction techniques
  • Gain insights into Airbus’ collaborations with governments, industry partners, and environmental organizations to drive innovation and sustainability across the aviation sector
12:10pm - 12:45pm

Strategies in Technology and Finance for Environmental Leadership

David Allen

David Allen

Vice President, Chief Sustainability Officer

PepsiCo Foods North America

  • How PepsiCo uses technology to enhance agricultural practices, improve crop yields, and promote sustainable farming among its suppliers
  • Taking a deep dive into how PepsiCo plans for capital expenditures and utilizing the company’s planning dashboard to help analyze the cost per metric ton of emissions removed in any given project and comparing that with the financials
  • Investing in logistics and supply chain technologies to reduce carbon emissions and optimize transportation routes
  • Gaining insights into how PepsiCo utilizes data analytics and machine learning to set and achieve ambitious sustainability targets across its global operations
12:10pm - 12:45pm

Net Zero & The Path to Energy Goals

Roger Martella

Roger Martella

Group Vice President; Chief Sustainability Officer; Global Head of Engagement, Government Affairs, & Policy

GE Vernova

  • Exploring innovative technologies and strategies that can help accelerate the deployment of renewable energy sources and reduce our reliance on fossil fuels in achieving net-zero emissions
  • Discussing some of the biggest barriers that industries face in achieving their net-zero energy goals, and exploring how they can be effectively overcome
  • Taking a deep dive into the role energy conservation and energy efficiency play, and how can individuals and businesses be incentivized to adopt these practices
  • Taking a look ahead at what opportunities exist for job creation and economic growth in the renewable energy sector, and how can we ensure a just transition for workers in fossil fuel industries?
12:45pm - 1:45pm

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.

Potential CSRD Legislation: What Do We Know, and What Do We Need to Know?

Heather Pishalski

Executive Director, Sustainability

American Axle & Manufacturing

How to Reduce Emissions & De-Fossilize Now with Integrity

Jessica Monserrate

Jessica Monserrate

Head of Sustainability North America

BASF

Aligning Sustainability Initiatives: Turning Goals into Actionable Strategies

Shea Jameel

Shea Jameel

Senior Director, Head of Corporate Sustainability

Marsh McLennan

Why Engaging Cross-Functional Teams in the ESG Roadmap Development Process is Crucial?

Vierah Hulley

Vierah Hulley

Director, Sustainability

Oxy

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

Walter Fluharty

Walter Fluharty

Senior Vice President Environmental, Health & Safety

Simon Roofing & Sheet Metal

Sustainable Materials: Challenges and Opportunities for Innovation

Anne Peck

Anne Peck

Vice President, Head of ESG+R

TA Realty

1:45pm - 2:20pm

Driving the Future of Sustainable Mobility

Kristen Siemen

Kristen Siemen

Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer

General Motors

  • Explore GM’s ambitious plans to transition to an all-electric future, including the launch of new EV models and investments in charging infrastructure
  • Learn about GM’s strategies to power its global operations with 100% renewable energy by 2025
  • Discover how GM is implementing innovative manufacturing processes to reduce waste and lower carbon emissions
  • Understand GM’s initiatives in recycling and reusing materials, including the closed-loop system for batteries and other vehicle components
2:25pm - 3:00pm

Sustainable Supply Chain Management

  • Learning how to evaluate and select suppliers based on their sustainability practices, ensuring alignment with your business’s environmental goals
  • Exploring strategies to minimize carbon emissions across your supply chain, including transportation optimization and sustainable logistics solutions
  • Discovering best practices for ethical sourcing and procurement, focusing on fair trade, responsible sourcing, and minimizing environmental impact
  • Understanding the importance of transparency in your supply chain, using tools and technologies to track and report on sustainability metrics
2:25pm - 3:00pm

Sustainable Product Design

  • Learning about eco-design principles that minimize environmental impact throughout the product lifecycle, from raw material extraction to end-of-life disposal
  • Sharing how to conduct lifecycle assessments to evaluate the environmental impact of your products and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Understanding how to incorporate circular economy principles into product design, promoting recyclability, reusability, and product longevity
  • Gaining insights into engaging customers with your sustainability efforts, from transparent labeling to eco-friendly product marketing
2:25pm - 3:00pm

Advancing Sustainability through Enhanced Traceability

Executive to be Announced

OPTEL Group

  • 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
3:05pm - 4:15pm

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

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.

4:20pm - 4:55pm

Leaders Who Champion Sustainability

Paulette Frank

Paulette Frank

Chief Sustainability Officer

Johnson & Johnson

  • Leading by example to demonstrate a commitment to sustainable practices in their own behavior and decision-making, inspiring others to follow suit
  • Articulating a compelling vision and develop a clear strategy for integrating sustainability into the core values and operations of an organization
  • Setting ambitious goals and providing a roadmap for achieving them
  • Recognizing the need for change and navigate the complexities of transitioning toward sustainable practices
4:55pm - 5:30pm

Flavoring the Future Sustainably

Michael Okoroafor

Michael Okoroafor

Chief Sustainability Officer

McCormick & Company

  • Sourcing ingredients responsibly by partnering with farmers and suppliers to ensure sustainable and ethical practices
  • Exploring McCormick’s latest advancements in sustainable packaging solutions, including materials sourcing and design innovations aimed at reducing environmental impact
  • Learning about comprehensive strategies to lower carbon emissions throughout operations, from production to distribution
  • Increasing the use of renewable energy sources to power facilities and reducing reliance on fossil fuels
5:30pm - 5:35pm

Chair’s Closing Remarks

5:35pm

6:00pm

6:30pm

7:30am - 8:25am

7:45am - 8:20am

Scaling Data Centers for Sustainable Growth and Responsible Impact

Executive to be Announced

Deloitte Consulting LLP

  • 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 trailblazers have 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
7:45am - 8:20am

Embedding Sustainability Across the Business

  • Considering the entire life cycle of your products or services, from raw material sourcing to disposal and aim to minimize the environmental impact by using sustainable materials, reducing waste, and designing for durability, recyclability, or reusability
  • Identifying opportunities to improve energy efficiency, such as upgrading equipment, implementing energy management systems, and promoting energy-saving practices among employees
  • Optimizing resource usage by exploring circular economy approaches
  • Setting sustainability criteria for procurement and favor suppliers who align with your sustainability goals
  • Embracing innovation and new technologies that can drive sustainability within your business
8:25am - 8:35am

Chair’s Opening Remarks

8:35am - 9:10am

Building on Our Past to Reach a Better, More Impactful Future

Dirk Voeste

Dirk Voeste

Chief Sustainability Officer

Volkswagen Group

  • Exploring how Volkswagen is making ESG performance a fundamental part of everything it does
  • Understanding the scale of both the challenge and the opportunity: Volkswagen’s operations and products account for 1% of global CO2 emissions. What would orienting a million employees across a global footprint towards sustainability look like, and what would it achieve?
  • Showcasing the plan to decarbonize a global enterprise and build products that will function well in the circular economy of the future
  • Where are we now, and where are we going? How are we going to get there, and when? What do we need along the way, and how can we share our experience and lessons learned with other businesses throughout our journey?
9:10am - 9:45am

Embracing Circular Innovation

Stephanie Barrientez

Stephanie Barrientez

Chief Sustainability Officer

HP Inc

  • Showcasing HP’s advancements in closed-loop recycling systems for plastics and other materials used in its products
  • Learning about HP’s product design strategies that facilitate easy disassembly and material recovery at end-of-life
  • Discovering how HP is extending product lifecycles through remanufacturing programs, reducing waste and resource consumption
  • Promoting circularity within the supply chain, including partnerships with suppliers committed to sustainable practices
9:50am - 10:25am

Boeing’s Vision for a Greener Future

Brian Moran

Brian Moran

Chief Sustainability Officer

Boeing

  • Learn about Boeing’s advancements in developing and promoting the use of sustainable aviation fuel to reduce the carbon footprint of air travel
  • Explore Boeing’s strategies to achieve carbon-neutral growth in commercial aviation, including initiatives to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions
  • Understand Boeing’s efforts to build a more sustainable supply chain by partnering with suppliers to reduce environmental impacts and promote ethical practices
9:50am - 10:25am

Transforming the Beverage Industry for a More Sustainable Future

Kurt Ritter

Kurt Ritter

Vice President & GM Sustainability North America

Coca-Cola

  • Offering strategies to transition to 100% recyclable or reusable packaging by 2025, promoting a circular economy approach
  • Highlighting advancements in lightweighting and sustainable packaging designs to reduce plastic usage and environmental impact
  • Discover Coca-Cola’s efforts to replenish water sources used in its beverages through community water projects and conservation initiatives
  • Understand how Coca-Cola collaborates with stakeholders and NGOs to promote sustainable water management practices and reduce water footprint
9:50am - 10:25am

Innovating for a Sustainable Future

Alexa Dembek

Alexa Dembek

Chief Technology & Sustainability Officer

DuPont

  • Explore DuPont’s commitment to creating innovative, sustainable materials and products that minimize environmental impact and enhance performance
  • Learn about DuPont’s efforts to implement circular economy principles by designing products for recyclability and promoting resource efficiency across the lifecycle
  • Discover how DuPont is reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency within its operations to meet ambitious climate goals
  • Understand DuPont’s initiatives to manage water resources responsibly, including reducing water usage and improving water quality in communities where it operates
10:25am - 11:15am

10:30 am – 10:50 am: Meeting Slot 8/Networking

10:55 am – 11:15 am: Meeting Slot 9/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.

11:20am - 11:55am

Integrating Sustainability into Your Business Model

Executive to be Announced

Cognizant

  • Learning how to create and implement a comprehensive CSR strategy that aligns with your business values and sustainability goals
  • Exploring ways to engage employees in CSR activities, from volunteer programs to sustainability training and awareness campaigns
  • Discovering tools and methodologies for measuring and reporting the impact of your CSR initiatives, ensuring transparency and accountability
11:20am - 11:55am

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

Executive to be Announced

EcoVadis

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
11:20am - 11:55am

Green Marketing: Promoting Your Sustainability Efforts

Executive to be Announced

Climate Impact Partners Limited

  • How to tell your sustainability story authentically, engaging customers and stakeholders with your journey and achievements
  • Effective digital marketing strategies to promote your sustainability efforts, including social media campaigns, and content marketing
  • Measuring the impact of your green marketing campaigns, using metrics to track engagement, brand perception, and customer loyalty
12:00pm - 12:35pm

Driving Sustainable Impact through Empowering Ecosystems

Ellen Jackowski

Ellen Jackowski

Executive Vice President, Chief Sustainability Officer

Mastercard

  • Showcasing Mastercard’s commitment to planting 100 million trees by 2025 through the Priceless Planet Coalition
  • Discover how Mastercard is partnering with leading environmental organizations and businesses to maximize global impact
  • Exploring how to leverage technology and financial solutions to promote sustainable consumer behavior and environmental conservation
  • Understanding the role of community involvement and education in achieving sustainability goals
  • Gaining insights into how Mastercard tracks and reports the environmental and social impacts of its sustainability initiatives
12:00pm - 12:35pm

Adopting a Long-term Thinking Approach

Marissa McGowan

Marissa McGowan

Chief Sustainability Officer

L’Oreal

  • Prioritize long-term thinking and considering the potential impacts of their actions on future generations
  • Implementing strategic planning that takes into account environmental, social, and economic factors to ensure sustainable growth and resilience
  • Promoting renewable energy sources and adopting sustainable land and water management practices
  • Transitioning to a circular economy that emphasizes resource efficiency, minimizes waste, and promotes the use of renewable and recyclable materials
  • Investing in sustainable businesses and technologies that create long-term value
12:00pm - 12:35pm

Promoting Growth through Collaboration and Strategic Partnerships

Gayle Schueller

Gayle Schueller

Senior Vice President & Chief Sustainability Officer

3M

  • Developing adaptive strategies, building resilience in infrastructure and communities, and embracing innovation to create sustainable solutions
  • Raising awareness and promoting education about the importance of sustainable practices
  • Achieving long-term sustainability by collaborating among various stakeholders, including governments, businesses, civil society organizations, and individuals
  • Promoting active involvement of communities and the development of their capacity to respond to climate change impacts
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.

The Role of Policy in Driving Sustainability

Local Initiatives for Environmental Justice

Sustainable Finance: Investing in a Greener Future

1:35pm - 2:10pm

Innovative Approaches for a Resilient Tomorrow

James Gowen

James Gowen

Chief Sustainability Officer/ Senior Vice President Global Supply Chain & Sourcing

Verizon

  • Anticipating and preparing for future challenges such as climate change, population growth, resource scarcity, and technological advancements
  • Taking a holistic and forward-looking perspective to ensure that our current practices are sustainable and do not compromise the well-being of future generations
  • Discussing the adoption of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and geothermal power and more significant innovations
  • Demonstrating the potential for creative solutions to address sustainability challenges and pave the way for a more environmentally conscious and resilient future
  • Offering solutions in in material science that have led to the development of sustainable alternatives to traditional materials
1:35pm - 2:10pm

Shaping and Nurturing a Culture for Long-term Success

Page Motes

Page Motes

Chief Compliance & Sustainability Officer

Hertz

  • Cultivating a mindset that considers the long-term consequences of actions and decisions that are rooted in shared values and beliefs
  • Prioritizing environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and ethical practices
  • Encouraging participation, transparency, and open dialogue, allowing diverse perspectives to contribute to sustainability initiatives
  • Embracing adaptability and fostering a spirit of innovation through the exploration and adoption of new technologies, processes, and practices that reduce environmental impact
1:35pm - 2:10pm

Advancing Healthcare with Sustainability

Raman Venkatesh

Raman Venkatesh

Chief Sustainability Officer

Medtronic

  • Learn about Medtronic’s commitment to designing medical devices and technologies that minimize environmental impact through sustainable materials and energy-efficient manufacturing
  • Exploring strategies to achieve its ambitious carbon reduction targets, including renewable energy adoption and operational efficiency improvements
  • Offering initiatives to minimize waste through innovative packaging designs that prioritize recyclability and reduce resource consumption
  • Discussing efforts to improve energy efficiency within facilities and increase the use of renewable energy sources
2:15pm - 2:50pm

Pioneering Low Carbon Solutions

Matt Kolesar

Matt Kolesar

Chief Environmental Scientist

ExxonMobil

  • Exploring ExxonMobil’s advancements in CCS technology to capture and store carbon dioxide emissions from industrial processes
  • Investing in renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, to diversify its energy portfolio and reduce carbon intensity
  • Showcasing research and development efforts in biofuels and alternative fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in transportation and industrial sectors
  • Addressing climate change challenges through partnerships with governments, academia, and industry stakeholders to accelerate the adoption of low carbon solutions
2:50pm - 3:00pm

Chair’s Closing Address

Please note: This agenda is subject to change based on speaker availability and scheduling.