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The Sustainable C-Suite: Impact through Collaboration
April 1, 2024
Jennifer HuffstetlerChief Product Sustainability Officer, VP & GM Future Platform Strategy & SustainabilityIntel Jen Huffstetler is the Chief Product Sustainability Officer, VP & GM Future Platform Strategy & Sustainability at Intel. In this role she is responsible for driving the integration and execution of the corporate-wide Intel Platform technologies and business strategies to drive future growth and corporate level product strategy and action for Sustainability. Huffstetler joined Intel in 1996 as a fab process engineer and has spent most of her career applying her extensive technical and business experience to lead strategy, product management, and product marketing efforts for a…
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Fireside Chat: What Does it Take to Build a More Sustainable and Resilient Supply Chain?
April 1, 2024
Ron VoglewedeGroup Director, SustainabilityWalmart Ron Voglewede is currently the Group Director of Sustainability at Walmart, Inc. With over 15 years in sustainability across consumer products, he has led the field by delivering world-class strategies that enhance business value. At Walmart, he leads the Sustainable Retail strategic initiatives team covering supplier sustainability including the retailer’s landmark Project Gigaton initiative, zero waste and climate strategies. An innovator at heart, he is an inventor on 45 patents. Ron prides himself on demonstrating how sustainability can be the unlock for License to Grow and making sustainability attainable for everyone. Prior to Walmart, Ron led…
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Panel: Strategies for Effective Climate Leadership
April 1, 2024
Julie KitcherChief Sustainability Officer and CommunicationsAirbus Julie Kitcher is Chief Sustainability Officer and Communications at Airbus. In her position, she oversees the Company’s sustainability roadmap, driving Airbus’ contribution to current environmental, societal, regulatory and technological challenges. She also leads Communications company-wide, promoting the Airbus brand internally and externally in support of Airbus’ strategic objectives. Julie is a member of the Airbus Executive Committee, reporting to the CEO, Guillaume Faury. Since taking on her responsibilities in 2019, Julie led the articulation of Airbus’ purpose: to pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. In addition, Julie drove the performance management,…
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The Road to Better
April 2, 2024
Bob HolycrossVP, Chief Sustainability, Environment, & Safety OfficerFord As Ford’s Vice President, Chief Sustainability, Environment and Safety Officer, Bob Holycross leads a global team responsible for developing and implementing the company’s sustainability strategy and is responsible for its global policies and performance related to the environment, human rights and product safety. He is deeply committed to Ford’s overarching purpose – building a better world whereevery person is free to move and pursue their dreams – and is proud to be playing a key role in helping the company reach its ambitious goal to lead the electric vehicle revolution and achieve…
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Leading for Sustainability: Effective Strategies for Transformative Leadership
April 2, 2024
Heather DanielsVP Environment, Safety, Health and SustainabilityLockheed Martin Corporation Heather Daniels is the vice president of Environment, Safety, Health and Sustainability for Lockheed Martin Corporation. She leads the organization responsible for setting policy and developing programs that support the corporation’s commitments to provide a safe and healthful working environment, to operate in a manner that conserves natural resources, and to provide for the long-term stewardship of our environmental, social and financial capital. The integrated organization includes Environment, Safety and Health (ESH), medical services, and sustainability. Heather provides leadership of the governance structures, common processes and tools used to execute sustainability and…
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Panel: Fostering Growth: How to Infuse Sustainability, ESG & CSR Practices Across the Entire Organization?
April 3, 2024
Deanna JonesEVP People, Communications & Transformation, CHROBaker Hughes Deanna Jones is Executive Vice President of People, Communications & Transformation at Baker Hughes. She joined the company in January 2020. Before joining Baker Hughes, Jones served as Senior Vice President of HR, Communications, and Administration for Marathon Oil Corporation. Prior to that, she was the Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Commercial Officer for Newfield Exploration, and she also served as the head of Human Resources for Schlumberger’s Reservoir Production Group. Between 2006 and 2008, Jones was Vice President, North America for Schlumberger Information Solutions and, in that role, was…
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Panel: Planning for the Future of Sustainability: What are the Five Big Things We Need to Talk About?
April 5, 2024
Moderator: Evan van HookChief Sustainability OfficerViridi D. Evan van Hook is Viridi’s Chief Sustainability Officer. From 2004 to 2023 Evan was CSO of Honeywell International, leading that Company’s 93% decarbonization of its facilities and operations during that period. He is a graduate of Yale Law School, and is both a former partner at the law firm Sidley & Austin and Assistant Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. He has taught International Environmental Law at Columbia Law School and lectured at the United Nations ITR, and was a credentialed observer at UN FCCC COP 23, COP 24 and…
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Panel: Partnering Across Sectors to Advance Sustainable Aerospace
April 1, 2024
Brian MoranChief Sustainability OfficerBoeing Brian Moran is the chief sustainability officer of The Boeing Company and serves as a member of the Boeing Executive Council. Moran is responsible for advancing the company’s approach on aerospace sustainability priorities, stakeholder engagement and integrated reporting. His Executive Council responsibilities include driving shared awareness of sustainability trends, opportunities and risks to guide company decision-making and global impact. Moran reports to both the CEO and the Governance and Public Policy committee of the Board, and is based in Amsterdam. Prior to this role, Moran served as vice president, Global Sustainability Policy & Partnerships for Boeing…
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Unlocking Systemic Change: A Blueprint for Sustainability Integration
April 2, 2024
Mary Jane MelendezChief Sustainability and Global Impact OfficerGeneral Mills Mary Jane Melendez is Chief Sustainability and Global Impact Officer for General Mills. Mary Jane leads the company’s efforts to build resilience for people, our planet and the business. She stewards the company’s global impact efforts, working closely with leaders across the organization to develop, coordinate and execute programs to achieve companywide environmental and social targets. Mary Jane is responsible for advancing collaboration and integration across the enterprise to drive change by promoting environmentally and socially responsible practices across the value chain, from farm to fork and beyond. Mary Jane recently…
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Fireside Chat: Placing Social Sustainability at the Heart of our Business Strategy
April 5, 2024
Jayant KairamVP, Society and ESGDiageo North America Jayant “Jay” Kairam is a seasoned corporate affairs and public policy leader who has successfully driven innovative, inclusive and high-impact ESG campaigns and programmatic initiatives for some of the largest companies, environmental NGOs and governments across the US. Jay is Vice President, Society (ESG) for Diageo North America and leads the execution of the industry-leading Society 2030: Spirit of Progress agenda. He is responsible for delivery of corporate targets that promote responsibility, inclusion and diversity, and sustainability and advances trusts with local stakeholders, elected officials and national NGOs and associations. Under Jay’s stewardship,…
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Catalyzing Decarbonization of Hard-to-Abate Sectors
April 5, 2024
Andre ArgentonChief Sustainability Officer and VP of EH&SDow Chemical Andre Argenton is Dow’s chief sustainability officer and vice president of Environment, Health, and Safety (EH&S). He is responsible for corporate EH&S governance and sustainability. Throughout his career, he has worked across the spectrum of chemistries and technologies at Dow supporting a broad range of industries and also covering all facets of innovation from new product development to process research and customer-facing application development.
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Creating a Healthier Future
April 2, 2024
Sheryl BurkeChief Sustainability Officer & SVP of Corporate Social ResponsibilityCVS Health Sheryl Burke is the Chief Sustainability Officer and SVP of Corporate Social Responsibility & Philanthropy at CVS Health. Sheryl is responsible for guiding the CVS Health enterprise to success in reaching our ten-year CSR Strategy: Healthy 2030. She is responsible for accelerating CVS Health’s leadership in Sustainability and Social Responsibility practices. Sheryl also serves as President of CVS Health’s Foundation, where she aligns the Foundation’s philanthropic strategies to CVS Health’s strategy of bringing heart to every moment of your health. Prior to this, Sheryl led Aetna’s Cross-Enterprise Strategic Innovation…
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Achieving a Sustainable Electric Future
April 5, 2024
Kevin ButtSr. Director of Environmental SustainabilityToyota Mr. Kevin Butt is the Senior Director of Environmental Sustainability for Toyota’s North American Environmental Sustainability Programs. He is responsible for the development of Environmental Sustainability Programs and related Regulatory/Legislative development for all of Toyota’s North American operations. Prior to Mr. Butt’s current assignment, he was the General Manger/Chief Environmental and Safety Officer for Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing for all of Toyota’s Manufacturing operations. Prior to that assignment Mr. Butt was the Assistant General Manager of Body Production Engineering for Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc., (TMMNA). He is responsible for Body Engineering…
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Investing in the Transition for a More Sustainable, Inclusive and Equitable World
April 3, 2024
Letitia WebsterGlobal Head of Sustainability, Private MarketsGoldman Sachs Letitia is a managing director in the Sustainable Investment Group and chief sustainability officer for the Asset Management Private Markets Division. She serves on the Asset Management Division Sustainability Council. Letitia joined Goldman Sachs as a managing director in 2020. Letitia started and leads the Sustainability platform for the Private Markets division which oversees over $450 billion in AUM. She leads the strategy and impact efforts, supports sourcing, portfolio engagement and sits on the Investment Committee for the Horizon Environment and Climate Fund, a private equity fund dedicated to investing in environmental…
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Collaboration Across the Aviation Value Chain: Building a Sustainable Future
April 5, 2024
Lauren RileyChief Sustainability Officer and Managing Director, Global Environmental AffairsUnited Airlines As Chief Sustainability Officer and Managing Director, Global Environmental Affairs at United Airlines, Lauren is responsible for leading United’s environmental sustainability strategy, including progressing its climate commitments, scaling sustainable aviation fuel, evaluating decarbonization technologies, and achieving environmental compliance. This portfolio supports United’s commitment to achieve 100% green by zeroing out carbon emissions by 2050 without relying on traditional carbon offsets, and by 2035, reducing carbon intensity 50% compared to 2019. Lauren is recognized as Business Insider’s 100 People Transforming Business and 2021 Environment+Energy Leader 100. Focusing on the relationship…
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