DAY 1 OCTOBER 1st, 2024
REGISTRATION &
BREAKFAST
7:30AM – 8:15AM
8:25AM
CHAIR’S WELCOME ADDRESS
8:30AM
HOTEL X THEATRE
9:05AM
THE ART OF MANAGING BUSINESS REPUTATION & PUBLIC PERCEPTION WITH AUTHENTICITY
- Discussing how consumers are increasingly seeking transparent information about a product’s lifecycle, sourcing, and end-of-life options
- Exploring how social media platforms and educational initiatives are raising awareness about the importance of circularity, influencing consumer choices.
- The rise of collaborative consumption and how consumers are opting for sharing, renting, and subscription-based services to reduce ownership and waste.
- Authentic alignment between values and actual business practices to form the foundation for a positive reputation
9:40AM
DR. LUCAS JOPPA
SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR & CHIEF SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER
HAVELI INVESTMENTS
10:15AM-10:45AM NETWORKING
COFFEE BREAK
10:50AM
SARAH CHAPMAN
GLOBAL CHIEF SUSTAINABILITY &
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
MANULIFE
11:25AM
LEVERAGE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO ADDRESS SOCIAL BUSINESS CHALLENGES
- Predictive Analytics for Demand: Explore how predictive analytics powered by AI can anticipate shifts in demand for products and services, allowing you to proactively address emerging societal challenges
- How can artificial intelligence contribute to corporate efforts in sustainability and optimize resource use, energy consumption, and waste management to mitigate environmental impact?
- The role of leadership style when it comes to implementing new methods and technologies to your group
- Leading with Data-Driven insights by analysing vast amounts of information to better understand underlying causes, trends and solutions
12:00PM
NICHOLAS
REICHENBACH
FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN & CEO
FLOW ALKALINE SPRING WATER
12:35PM KANDY GALLERY
LUNCH
Enjoy a world class Chef’s menu, that is minimal waste,
responsibly sourced and low footprint.
1:40PM
OLGA LABELLE
VICE PRESIDENT, HEAD OF ESG
WARNER MUSIC GROUP
2:15PM PANEL
REIMAGINING SERVICES AND
END-OF-LIFE OF PRODUCTS
- Dissecting efforts to protect and restore ecosystems and biodiversity, safeguarding natural resources and ensuring a thriving environment for future generations by including each generation at the point of their habits and expectations
- A closer look at ecosystem restoration initiatives and specific examples of efforts to restore degraded ecosystems, such as reforestation projects, wetland restoration, and habitat rehabilitation
- Exploring internal and external educational programs aimed at raising awareness about environmental preservation, engaging communities, and fostering a sense of stewardship
- Steps you can take to implement biodiversity monitoring to assess the health of ecosystems and make informed conservation decisions
2:55PM
AMY SMITH
CHIEF STRATEGY & IMPACT OFFICER
TOMS
3:30PM-4:00PM NETWORKING
COFFEE BREAK
4:05PM PRESENTATION
COLLABORATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION: SHAPING THE FUTURE OF LOGISTICS
- The challenge of reducing the environmental impact of freight transportation while optimizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness
- Technological advancements that further streamline and enhance cleaner supply chain practices
- Key methods and strategies for shared transportation and freight pooling, reducing emissions and costs and load optimization for efficient cargo space use
- Statistical insights and explore the promising future outlook for this critical aspect of sustainable supply chain management
4:40PM PANEL
EMPOWERING GLOBAL IMPACT THROUGH COMMUNICATIONS
- Addressing the balance between innovation and inertia
- Shared Resources and Infrastructure: how can we pool resources and infrastructure to optimize efficiency and reduce environmental impact
- Strategies when shifting from traditional ownership models to offering products as services
- Exploring how industries can collaborate to create closed-loop systems and reduce waste through material exchange
5:45PM CHAIR’S CLOSING REMARKS
6:00PM NEW FORT HALL
NEW FORT HALL:
DAY 1 DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2 OCTOBER 2nd, 2024
7:30AM LOCALLY SOURCED BREAKFAST
8:35AM
CHANGING TIDES: STRATEGIES FOR COMBATING CLIMATE CHANGE AS A BUSINESS
- Examining methods to address the turning of tides when it comes to public perception on corporate sustainability
- What are the realistic next steps now that funding and investment interests are slowing down?
- Taking steps to rectify the sustainable movement’s reputation and bring real progress and solutions to the table
- Global vs. Local strategies and what we can learn from both
9:10AM
SUBHO MUKHERJEE
VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL HEAD OF SUSTAINABILITY
NOKIA
9:45AM
SMART SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS
- Using data analytics while adhering to ethical standards to gain insights that promote ESG goals, such as social inclusivity and responsible governance
- Examining how digital platforms and blockchain technology enhance transparency in supply chains and reporting, reinforcing businesses’ commitment to environmental transparency and accountability
- Leveraging digital innovation to embrace circular economy practices, extending product life cycles and reducing waste generation
- Digital tools that streamline ESG data collection, analysis, and reporting, enhancing your ability to communicate progress and efforts in meeting sustainability targets
10:20AM-11:20AM NETWORKING & COFFEE BREAK
One-to-One Benchmarking
10:30 am – 10:50 am: Meeting 8
10:55 am – 11:15 am: Meeting 9
11:25AM
KATHERINE BOND-DEBICKI
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
KFC CANADA
12:00PM
ACTIVATING THE FORCE: EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT FOR SUSTAINING ESG EXCELLENCE
- Ensure clear ESG alignment, communicating how your organization’s ESG initiatives align with established values and mission
- Steps to keep teams engaged with more understanding of the purpose and impact of their work
- Creative ways to communicate recognition and celebrate your employees’ contributions to ESG excellence
- Inclusive Decision-Making and strategies to involve companywide input on ESG-related decision-making processes, sustainability strategies, social impact initiatives, and ethical governance practices
12:35PM KANDY GALLERY
LUNCH
Enjoy a world class Chef’s menu, that is minimal waste,
responsibly sourced and low footprint.
1:45PM PANEL
DIFFERING APPROACHES TO SUCCESSFUL
CLIMATE LEADERSHIP
- Examining how business leaders can advocate for supportive climate policies and regulations at local, national, and international levels to drive systemic change
- Acknowledging that there isn’t one answer to complex problems and sharing examples of what has worked and what isn’t working anymore
- How much influence does senior leadership really have on advocacy and policy influence?
- Paying attention to your leadership style and how it plays a part in the results you achieve in your respective organization
2:20PM
FORGING A PATH TOWARDS A MORE
RESILIENT FUTURE FOR ALL
- Addressing the challenges posed by policy stagnation and inadequate policies, which can hinder progress toward building resilience for all
- Exploring critical assessments of the limits and contradictions within the concept of “green capitalism”
- Best practices in stakeholder engagement and how you can engage with employees, customers, investors, and communities to raise awareness and foster collective action
2:55PM CHAIR’S CLOSING REMARKS
SAFE TRAVELS
PAST SPEAKERS
Sunya Norman
VP ESG strategy and engagement
Salesforce
Robert Perkins
SVP, Chief Global Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Mondelēz International
Jill Schnarr
Chief social innovation and Communications Officer
TELUS
Leen Li
Chief Executive Officer
Wealthsimple Foundation
James Temple
Chief Sustainability Officer
PwC Canada
George Bandy Jr.
Chief Sustainability Officer
Fiber Industries
Catherine Meade
Vp Sustainability & Social Responsibility
OLG
Cristian Rodriguez
VICE PRESIDENT EHS & SUSTAINABILITY
Wajax
Ashwin Ramesh
Head of Sustainability & Impact Strategy
Mcdonald’s
Rachel Morier
Director of sustainability
The Beer Store
Sarah Chapman
global chief sustainability officer
Manulife
Alyssa Rade
Chief Sustainability Officer
Sustain.Life
Maggie Hureau
head of social impact
Harry’s
Anna Indelicato
Senior Operations Manager
Polaroid
Kelly Dittman
COMMERCIAL, HEAD OF ESG & SUSTAINABILITY
Hitachi environment
Laura zizzo
CO-Founder and ceo
Manifest Climate
Angelique Ahlstrom
Co-Founder, CSO
Flash Forest
Eli Browne
Director of Corporate Sustainability
Sobeys Inc.
David Luba
Co-Founder, Head of Partnerships
tentree
Anika De La Flor
Director, ESG
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
Allison Murray
CEO
UPSWING SOLUTIONS
DAVID BLACKMORE
SVP, SALES
P&G CANADA
Dawne Skinner
Chief Information Officer
ACUICY
Letecia Rose
Vice President of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
Canadian Tire
Melanee Short
DIRECTOR OF SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE
Sanofi Pasteur
Tania Ferlin
Global Manager of Communications and ESG
Husky Technologies
Rishma Nathoo
Founder, CEO
TESORO