Eileen Howard Boone Senior Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility and Philanthropy Evan Harvey Director of Corporate Responsibility Mariela Vargova Senior Vice President, Sustainability and Impact Investments Douglas Sabo Vice President, Head of Corporate Responsibility and Philanthropy Chris Librie Senior Director, Living Progress Secure your place at ethicalcorp.com/rbs-usa The Responsible Business Summit USA 2016 April 12-13, 2016 | Affinia Manhattan Strategize, Embed, Collaborate, Report #RBSUSA PLUS EXCLUSIVE INSIGHT FROM ALL OF THESE LEADING COMPANIES: STRATEGIZE AND ACHIEVE your sustainable business goals through successful internal engagement and external collaboration TAKE OWNERSHIP OF YOUR EXTENDED SUPPLY CHAIN through effective auditing, vertical integration and certification schemes EMPOWER THE WORKFORCE and reduce labor costs through development schemes, volunteerism programs, and a transparent culture REPORT THE NUMBERS THAT COUNT and drive positive change, re-enforcing the company vision and purpose Navigate the changing landscape: Become a leading sustainable business Stewart Whitney President Dave Stangis Vice President, Public Affairs & Corporate Responsibility George Bandy, Jr, Vice President of Sustainability, Megan Grant General Manager Michael Kobori Vice-President, Sustainability
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Eileen Howard Boone Senior Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility and Philanthropy
Evan Harvey Director of Corporate Responsibility
Mariela Vargova Senior Vice President, Sustainability and Impact Investments
Douglas Sabo Vice President, Head of Corporate Responsibility and Philanthropy
Chris Librie Senior Director, Living Progress
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The Responsible Business Summit USA 2016April 12-13, 2016 | Affinia Manhattan Strategize, Embed, Collaborate, Report
#RBSUSA
PLUS EXCLUSIVE INSIGHT FROM ALL OF THESE LEADING COMPANIES:
STRATEGIZE AND ACHIEVE your sustainable business goals through successful internal engagement and external collaboration
TAKE OWNERSHIP OF YOUR EXTENDED SUPPLY CHAIN through effective auditing, vertical integration and certification schemes
EMPOWER THE WORKFORCE and reduce labor costs through development schemes, volunteerism programs, and a transparent culture
REPORT THE NUMBERS THAT COUNT and drive positive change, re-enforcing the company vision and purpose
Navigate the changing landscape: Become a leading sustainable business
Stewart Whitney President
Dave Stangis Vice President, Public Affairs & Corporate Responsibility
George Bandy, Jr, Vice President of Sustainability,
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RESERVE YOUR PLACE among the leadersThe Responsible Business Summit USA focuses on workshop sessions and round table debates so that both attendees and speakers can take actionable ideas back to the office
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FOUR REASONS why you need to be here:
LINE-UPExpert corporate speaker line-up of senior CSR execs sharing their lessons and ideas for the future
KNOWLEDGE Cross-sector knowledge sharing. We've made a conscious effort to ensure that our speakers are representative of every major industry
NETWORKINGTop industry leaders all in one place networking: The Summit offers the opportunity to spend valuable informal networking time with your peers
INSIGHT Go back to the office with a whole list of ideas after two jam-packed days of debate, Q&As and interactive roundtable discussions
Stewart Whitney President Timberland
George Bandy, Jr, Vice President of Sustainability, Interface
Chris Librie Senior Director, Living Progress Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Eileen Howard Boone Senior Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility and Philanthropy CVS Health
Ahsiya Posner Mencin Director, PULSE Volunteer Partnership Glaxo Smith Kline
Elizabeth Uhlhorn Project Manager, Sustainability The Dow Chemical Company
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Summit highlights
PLENARY SESSIONSFocus on the big picture and hear about the horizon opportunities (or challenges) that will keep your company ahead of the curve
ROUNDTABLE SESSIONSConnect with your peers, and other stakeholders in intimate and focused discussions around specific topics
INTERACTIVE SESSIONSFrom interactive (anonymous) voting, to live Q&A's and brainstorming sessions, connect with your peers and help drive collaboration in the sustainability space
DAY 1 DAY 2
We’re trusted around the world: Representatives from 45 different countries have met at Ethical Corporation events in the last year.
75% of the FTSE100 have attended our conferences.
The Responsible Business Summit USA 2016 is North America’s premier meeting place for corporate leaders. Our summit has been tailored to meet your needs and provide you with the right tools to drive your sustainability strategy forwards.
2016 is a year of great opportunity for responsible business, the SDG’s, the COP21 agreement and the increased need to mitigate supply chain risk presents business with opportunities to become a responsible leader and evolve with customer demands.
We have put together the Responsible Business Summit USA 2016 to equip you with tactical tools with which to reinforce your corporate citizenship strategy and provide you with the most up to date information.
This two day, senior level, specialized summit will examine the best ways to meet all of your sustainability goals and enable you to become a leader.
With some of the best CSR practitioners and industry leaders sharing their expertise, this summit should not be missed. Join companies such as; Timberland, Bloomberg, Campbell’s, Bombardier, Huntsman and many more for one of the most valuable sustainability forums of 2016.
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Embedding Sustainability
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Q&A SESSION – KEYNOTE
Inspire a responsible culture across the business
When company leaders exemplify a culture of responsibility and embed it within business strategy, it can inspire both internal and external stakeholders and drive success. In this session you will understand how strong brands can achieve this by implementing sustainability goals across all aspects of the business. Opening the summit will be a Q&A with Stewart Whitney, President of Timberland.
• Drive sustainable thinking from the top and transform your corporate culture
• Create a consistent approach on a global level to ensure a strong brand message
• Define core values and expectations to embed a clear culture change• Identify CSR metrics and goals in every department for complete
integration across the business
Stewart Whitney, President, Timberland
PANEL DISCUSSION – KEYNOTE
Embed and support sustainable thinking across the business
Embedding responsible business practices across all operations is a major challenge for any sustainability initiative. The success of doing so secures a sustainable business future.
• Engage colleagues at all levels to cement your organizations core values• Facilitate and manage knowledge sharing to support innovative
progression• Become the agents of change that puts responsibility at the heart of
all operations
Dave Stangis, VP Public Affairs and Corporate Responsibility, Campbell’s
George Bandy, Jr, Vice President of Sustainability, Interface
Eileen Howard Boone, Senior Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility and Philanthropy, CVS Health and President
PANEL DISCUSSION
Integrate sustainability into day-to-day business
In this session hear practical examples of how to integrate sustainable thinking into the DNA of the business. Use innovation and technology to drive your sustainability efforts forwards and see the value creation it can generate.
• Discover how the development and use of new technology can help deliver successful initiatives
• Drive innovation by encouraging collaboration between internal and external parties
Douglas Sabo, Vice President, Head of Corporate
Responsibility and Philanthropy, VISA
Jeff King, Sr. Director Sustainability, CSR,
and Social Innovation, The Hershey Company
PANEL DISCUSSION
Create a win-win partnership with your key stakeholders
Identify key stakeholders and understand ways to align partners’ skillsets and goals.
• Ensure clear outcomes for the most important material issues
• Maintain on-going engagement and dialogue with stakeholders, keeping your sustainability strategy agile and responsive to change
Colleen Vien, Sustainability Director,
Timberland
Elizabeth Uhlhorn, Project Manager,
Sustainability, The Dow Chemical Company
Ben Packard, Director of Corporate Engagements, The Nature Conservancy
CASE SESSION
Business – A force for good
The idea of business being a force for good is not a new concept, for over 40 years The Body Shop has been involved in projects that go beyond just being a responsible business. In this session we will understand how they have created a new CSR strategy by engaging stakeholders.
• Create a different approach to engage employees in your CSR strategy
• Involve and excite customers all around the world
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Embedding Sustainability
INTERACTIVE SESSION
Become resilient and evolve with business demands to create a strong supply chain
A secure supply chain is vital and there are many factors that contribute towards its success. An integrated value chain creates strength for the business and reinforces your sustainability goals.
• Vertically integrating supply chains as a means to ensure environmental and social responsibility
• Importance of understanding every step of your supply chain and the origins of materials used
• The role of certification schemes in advancing responsible supply chains
Bob Mitchell, Director Global Social &
Environmental Responsibility, Hewlett Packard Enterprise John Edelman, MD, Global Engagement and
Share you values and incentivize your extended supply chain
Identifying areas of risk and growth are integral to a healthy and robust supply chain this session will address some of key areas that require attention:
• Identify and remove areas of risk: Reach to the core and obtain a comprehensive understanding of your suppliers’ demands
• Create a more robust value chain: Encourage development of processes and ensure all suppliers have the tools and knowledge to improve their own sustainability measures
• Develop internal infrastructure: Support your supplier requirements and incorporate your company values into their efforts
Mark Robertson, Director of Communications &
Stakeholder Relations, ICTI CARE Foundation
Kate Dunbar, Subject Matter Expert – Human Trafficking, Assent Compliance
INTERACTIVE SESSION
Responsible Business: How does Wall Street value it?
On the back of the SDGs and COP21, there’s increasing interest and announcements on the move to more ethical and responsible investments. As Wall Street makes moves towards investing in organizations that are part of the solution, this session discusses what Wall Street really thinks about corporate responsibility and sustainability. In an interactive session we give the floor to the audience to ask our panellists how responsible businesses are viewed and valued. Understand:
• How sustainable investment is defined, and the current ESG behaviors within Wall Street
• Is sustainable investment really becoming a key consideration
• What Wall Street is looking for from the sustainability community
Evan Harvey, Director of Corporate Responsibility, Nasdaq
Manuel Lewin, Head of Responsible Investment, Zurich
PANEL DISCUSSION
Super Bowl 50 – A Case Study
Super Bowl 50, the most watched one day sporting event in history, set out to be the “most shared, most participatory and most giving Super Bowl ever delivered in a Net Positive way”. In this session we will hear how this strategy was developed and what has been learnt from this ambitious plan.
• Redefine the way in which major sports events are staged
• Engage stakeholders and making them active participants in the events purpose driven strategy
Neil Duffy, Chairman San Francisco Bay Area Super Bowl 50 Host Committee, Sustainability Sub Committee and Sustainability Advisor, Superbowl 50
DAY 1 Tuesday April 12, 2015
Exhibition & networking drinks receptionAfter an insightful day at the summit this will be a chance to let your hair down, loosen your tie and get some valuable networking time in a relaxed environment.... drinks are on us!
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Sustainability and your corporate strategy
KEYNOTE SESSION
Accelerating Efficiency: Sustainably meeting the data needs of the future
Communication has swelled with the rapid rise of mobile technology, social media, cloud computing and the Internet of Things. The result is an explosive amount of data being created and captured in digital form. In this session understand how we must innovate to meet the explosive demand for data by:
• Fundamentally rethinking the way computing happens
• Turning data into insights that help improve the sustainability of your business
Chris Librie, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
PLENARY SESSION
Drive business value through your report
CSR reporting can be a valuable tool for any business and the positive impacts can include: increased employee engagement, better stake holder relations and increased understanding of the business.
• Discover how the CSR report process can strengthen your brand values
• Improve efficiency through transparent reporting processes
• Create a responsible corporate culture across your organization by using your report effectively
Helle Bank Jorgensen, President, Global Compact Network Canada & CEO B.Accountability.
Lee Ballin, Head of Sustainable Business Programs, Bloomberg Chris Librie, Senior Director, Living Progress
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Jane Madden, Managing Director, Head U.S.
Corporate Responsibility, Burson-Marsteller
WORKSHOP SESSION
Your CSR report in perspective: Reporting materiality – understand what matters most to the business
Many companies are now questioning the relevance of some areas of reporting. In this interactive session share ideas, concerns and best practice with industry peers.
• Determine the most material issues for the business
• Align the core business strategy with you most important material issues
• Best approaches to stakeholder engagement when communicating these issues
• Discuss how to move from a static to dynamic materiality assessment by leveraging big data
Interview and Q&A with leading sustainability practitioners: Incorporating the SDG’s into your wider sustainability program
In this session, hear how you can use the SDG’s as a guide to increase the scope of your sustainability goals and increase their impact
• Understand how to update and evolve your sustainability strategy to deliver across the relevant SDGs
• Discover techniques to engage with stakeholders on different strategy goals and sustainability topics
Valerie Smith, Director Corporate Sustainability
Michael Kobori, Vice-President, Sustainability, Levi Strauss & Co.
Joe C. Swedberg Coordinator, Project Spammy; Former Vice President of Legislative Affairs, Hormel Foods Corporation
INTERACTIVE SESSION
Giving back – Embed and measure the success of volunteerism schemes
As part of one of the Sustainable Development Goals, volunteerism will see increased levels of participation, this session will address the issue of getting the most out of employee volunteering.
• Inspire a culture change and reinforce your sustainable citizenship objectives through effective training within the wider community
• Impactful volunteerism: Leverage the skills of your employees to help the community and create recognized shared value
• Identify the value of your corporate and social initiatives to link back to the GRI framework
Grady Lee, Chair of the IMPACT 2030 Executive Committee, Impact 2030
Ahsiya Posner Mencin, Director, PULSE Volunteer Partnership, Glaxo Smith Kline
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WORKSHOP SESSION
Language of sustainability: Communicating the success of sustainable business
As businesses embed sustainability into their DNA the language of corporate social responsibility has evolved and it is important to use this shift as a tool to achieve a competitive edge.
• Identify areas of improvement in sustainability communications and the importance of effective use of language
• Understand how the correct use of language increases the impact and reach of your sustainability story
Betsy Henning CEO & Founder, AHA
PANEL Q&A SESSION
Empower a healthy workforce, encourage employee buy-in
Having a healthy, robust workforce is always going to be good for business, in this session find out how to improve staff retention and create a desirable place to work
• Wellness and wellbeing: Encourage healthy living that ensures a robust workforce, delivering long-term benefits for the organization
• Create trust and give employees initiatives that they identify with and are proud to be involved in
Roy Conn, Global Sustainability Coordinator, Huntsman
Samantha Mesrobian, Director, Corporate Social Responsibility Scotiabank
INTERACTIVE SESSION
Employee development: The ground work for fostering innovation
Training and engagement is the base for a strong, inspired workforce and is one of the most important factors when considering how to increase innovation. It is here where embedding sustainable business ideals, knowledge and expertise is integral.
• Create an open leadership environment to allow employees to look towards leaders for guidance; which enables them to flourish and bring significant value back to the company
• Equip employees at all levels with sustainability and innovation training, knowledge and skills
• Design a stewardship program that inspires all staff to look at profitable sustainability issues as opportunities for profitability, growth and corporate development
Marilyn Johnson, Senior Director Sustainability, IHS
Katherine Smith, Executive Director, Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship
DAY 2 Wednesday April 13, 2016
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