December 3rd, 2024

1 Hotel Toronto | 550 Wellington St W

7:00AM | BREAKFAST & REGISTRATION

8:25AM

CHAIR’S OPENING REMARKS

TONYA LAGRASTA | HEAD OF ESG | COLLIERS CANADA

8:30AM | PANEL

Integrating ESG for Long-Term Resilience:
Practical Strategies for Corporate Success

How companies are embedding ESG strategies into daily operations to drive sustainable growth
Exploring the role of nature-positive initiatives in building resilient, eco-conscious business models
Analyzing how cross-sector collaboration can lead to more transparent and responsible supply chains
Practical steps for advancing circularity, from waste reduction to resource reuse
How social impact and responsible investing are transforming stakeholder expectations and driving engagement

Panelists:

TONYA LAGRASTA | HEAD OF ESG | COLLIERS CANADA (m)
SOPHIE NITOSLAWSKI | STRATEGIC PROGRAMS DIRECTOR, ENV. SOLUTIONS | TELUS
greg carli | global leader – Sustainability, Resilience & ESG | GHD GROUP

9:10AM

MOBILIZING BOTTOM UP CLIMATE ACTION, AT SCALE

JACK BRUNER | CO-FOUNDER | MAMMOTH CLIMATE

93% of corporate net zero plans are failing to achieve the targets set. If we wish to achieve our climate goals, the whole company needs to understand our plan, and their role in it. Big or small. The issue is, a staggering 8% of employees consider themselves “climate literate”. Climate illiteracy is the single biggest headwind sustainability leaders face in their pursuit of a net zero future. In this talk, we’ll look at the behavioral science and change management strategies available to solve the climate illiteracy epidemic in all workforces, and offer tactical ideas for everyone to take back and implement with their teams tomorrow.

9:25AM

INNOVATION & TRADITION: IKEA’S CIRCULAR VISION

10:50AM

SETTING THE STAGE FOR SUSTAINABILITY AS AN INDUSTRY PIONEER

OLGA LABELLE | WARNER MUSIC GROUP

VICE PRESIDENT, ESG

Showcasing innovative initiatives to promote sustainability within the music industry
Highlighting the role as a pioneer in integrating sustainable practices into business operations
Discussing the challenges and opportunities of implementing sustainability in a creative and dynamic industry
Engaging artists, fans, and industry partners in the vision for a sustainable and environmentally conscious future.

11:20AM

A Sustainable TRANSFORMATION FOR the Future of Green Delivery

11:45AM | PANEL

Scaling from the Grassroots:
Activating New Models to finance Nature-Based Solutions

The only carbon capture technologies we’ve successfully scaled are the ones naturally found in the earth’s ecosystems. But nature-based solutions don’t come without potential pitfalls. When done right, they have the power to address climate change and adaptation, biodiversity loss, and other societal challenges, but getting there means adopting approaches that respect and incorporate the views, values, and knowledge of local communities In this panel, three nature-based solutions leaders will gather to share their insights, innovations and on-the-ground actions to initiate viable ecosystem-based climate action while engaging and activating grassroots communities. They’ll discuss how we can finance and scale regenerative agriculture and new conservation models alongside farmers and ranchers, woodlot owners, locals, social enterprises and purpose-led organizations to make an impact.

Panelists:

SARAH RILEY | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER | R&G STRATEGIC (m)
Bryan Gilvesy | Chief Executive Officer |ALUS
Dale Prest | Chief Executive Officer | Growing Forests
Brian Hong | Director, Env. Markets Solution Group | RBC

12:25PM

12:40PM | LUNCH BREAK

1:45PM

Leading with Purpose: Building a sustainable
BUSINESS AND winning brand

NICHOLAS REICHENBACH | FLOW BEVERAGE CORP.
FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN & CEO

Exploring the role of leadership in driving sustainability and ethical business practices
Discussing the importance of transparency and accountability in building trust with stakeholders
Strategies for integrating sustainability into the core business model and decision-making processes
The impact of a purpose-driven approach on company culture and long-term success.

2:15PM

INVESTING FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

SARAH CHAPMAN | MANULIFE
CHIEF MARKETING & GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER

The customer of the future
Scaling the integration of ESG through products and services
Investing in innovation, brand and communities to scale impact

2:45PM | PANEL

EMPOWERING GLOBAL IMPACT THROUGH COMMUNICATIONS

 Authentic Messaging: Unveiling communication’s true role
Pragmatic views on transparency as a catalyst in building trust
Examining the obstacles that may hinder effective collaboration and strategies to overcome them
How does online communication drive real-world transformation?

Panelists:
SARAH CHAPMAN | CHIEF MARKETING & CSO | MANULIFE (M)
TANYA BEVINGTON | HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS | IKEA CANADA
HOLLY MCHUGH | VP SUSTAINABILITY & SOCIAL IMPACT | MEJURI
CHRISTINA BASIL | VP, COMMUNICATIONS & GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | 407 ETR

4:10PM

AI-POWERED SOLUTIONS TO SIMPLIFY ESG REPORTING
AND MAXIMIZE IMPACT

ÉLIE MOUZON | ensogo
CO-FOUNDER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Navigate ESG complexities with AI-enabled, industry-specific insights
Set, manage, and track sustainability goals for transparency and collaboration
Benchmark ESG performance and monitor KPIs across your organization and value chain
Go beyond compliance—embrace a transformative journey toward holistic sustainability.

4:30PM | CLOSING KEYNOTE

Future-Proofing Through Technology:
Harnessing Innovation for Sustainable Impact

MICHON WILLIAMS | WALMART CANADA
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

How data analytics and artificial intelligence can enhance decision-making for ESG goals and track sustainability progress
Exploring how IoT and smart infrastructure can reduce corporate energy consumption and carbon footprint
The role of emerging clean technologies, from green cloud computing to renewable energy solutions, in achieving sustainability targets

5:05PM | PANEL

AI for a Sustainable Future:
Boosting Productivity with Purpose

Exploring the transformative impact of technolgy on how we manage and utilize resources, revolutionizing efficiency and sustainability across industries
Addressing the complex and pressing ethical challenges that arise in the implementation of AI
Highlighting innovative collaborations that blend the capabilities of artificial intelligence with human ingenuity

5:45pM | CLOSING REMARKS

6:00PM | EVENING DRINKS RECEPTION