The Path to Carbon Zero and Navigating Scope 3 Emission
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The Path to Carbon Zero and Navigating Scope 3 Emission

Making a plan to reduce and ultimately remove Microsoft’s carbon footprint emitted either directly or by electrical consumption since the company was founded Grounding in science and math to invest in new carbon reduction and removal technology that will help achieve Carbon Negative status Expanding internal carbon tax to “scope 3 emissions” and understanding why it’s necessary for our journey to being Carbon Negative Empowering customers and suppliers around the world and ensuring effective transparency and communication — Brandon Middaugh Director, Climate Innovation Fund Microsoft Brandon is Director of Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund program, a $1 billion capital investment initiative…

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Practical Considerations for Establishing a Scope 3 Data Collection Strategy
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Practical Considerations for Establishing a Scope 3 Data Collection Strategy

The quest for more accurate Scope 3 GHG Emissions data is more important than ever with the changing regulatory and climate-action landscapes. However, Scope 3 data collection continues to be a challenge despite making up the bulk of most companies’ GHG inventory. Join this workshop to discuss: Best practices on how to take a differentiated approach to Scope 3 data collection and move up the Scope 3 maturity curve The importance of technology in facilitating accurate Scope 3 data collection Lessons learned from real-life Scope 3 programs — Amanda Petzinger Associate VP of ESG/Sustainability Digital Solutions Benchmark ESG Amanda Petzinger,…

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The New Net Zero : Carbon Markets Today and Tomorrow Under Article 6
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The New Net Zero : Carbon Markets Today and Tomorrow Under Article 6

With the historic agreement of Article 6 at COP26 last year and Net Zero commitments now covering over 80% of global emissions, governments will soon join the private sector in buying and selling carbon credits for Net Zero aims. But what does this mean for corporate voluntary commitments going forward? Are these two different markets and ledgers, or are they intertwined? What does this mean for corporate claims and ownership of the carbon credits and what should buyers planning long term purchasing of carbon credits look out for? The role of carbon markets in Net Zero and the size of…

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A Holistic Decarbonization Approach for All the Energy You’re Consuming
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A Holistic Decarbonization Approach for All the Energy You’re Consuming

 Many organizations plan to spend just under 2% of annual revenue on sustainability and decarbonization – how about yours? What investments can you make in digitization that will result in more efficient energy and water usage? We’ll discuss Smart Factories. What investments can you make in electrification that will result in decarbonization? We’ll discuss microgrids and renewables. Digital + Electric = Sustainable. Three Schneider Electric leaders will explain the formula for sustainability that works for any organization, from strategy to execution. — Monika Murugesan VP, Offer Management, Microgrid Schneider Electric As Vice President of Global Microgrid Offer Management, Monika…

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Fireside Chat: Purpose At Work: How Google Is Forging a New Frontier for Diversity and Inclusion
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Fireside Chat: Purpose At Work: How Google Is Forging a New Frontier for Diversity and Inclusion

Where are most companies missing the mark with diversity, equity, and inclusion? How is this affecting abilities to attract and retain top talent? Shifting internal conversations to ensure leaders and teams are deeply engaged to build a culture of empowerment and safety Focusing on senior leadership: Overcoming fears of failure, encouraging effort, whole-picture thinking, and deconstructing old habits Leveraging partnerships that disrupt traditional approaches to DEI and building community and shared experiences across your corporate culture Solving environmental issues that create exclusion to produce long lasting change — Melonie Parker Chief Diversity Officer Google Melonie Parker is an HR executive committed…

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Talent Attraction, Development and Retention in Times of Shifting Employee Expectations
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Talent Attraction, Development and Retention in Times of Shifting Employee Expectations

Worker expectations are constantly shifting and HR is being challenged to step up and evolve in big ways to meet those expectations. Discussing ways to build and strengthen connections between employers and employees, between management and teams, and between individual team members Building opportunities to learn and grow personally and professionally as part of the larger effort to invest in our people to make what we do and who we are better Making our organization a place where people want to work, feel valued, and know they are part of a larger whole that is creating a better world Showcasing…

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The Business Imperative for Emotional Wellness in the Workplace
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The Business Imperative for Emotional Wellness in the Workplace

Supporting mental health and employee wellness in a dynamic and rapidly changing world Understanding the evolving mental health landscape Implications for the future talent pipeline and pivotal transition points Best practices for establishing a wide range of programs to support employees and their families Anne Oxrider SVP, Global Compensation & Benefits Bank of America  

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Walmart’s People Transformation
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Walmart’s People Transformation

Partnering with the business to deliver on Walmart’s mission – creating Good Jobs, Great Careers, and a Better Life for our Associates Leveraging data-driven decision making to transform our business for the future. Creating an Associate Value Proposition built around opportunity, inclusion, and well-being. Digitizing our tools and our work for the next generation of associates. The foundational role the People team plays in maintaining Walmart’s culture. Listening at scale – how Walmart gathers feedback and responds to 1.6 million associates in the U.S. — Maren Waggoner SVP of People, End-to-End Operations Walmart Maren joined Walmart in 2017 as a…

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The Science of Leadership – What Differentiates Good from Great
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The Science of Leadership – What Differentiates Good from Great

Leadership has never been more important than it is today The leadership research is clear and we understand which qualities drive effective leadership Learn the science behind proven leadership characteristics and the competencies that build high-performing teams Hear how UnitedHealthcare scaled a shared language for attracting, assessing, developing and promoting talent Understand how learning behaviors and learning agility can contribute to building a culture of innovation — Stephanie Fehr EVP, Chief People Officer UnitedHealthcare Stephanie Fehr is Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer for UnitedHealthcare. In this role, she is responsible for building the UnitedHealthcare talent infrastructure and systemic…

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Fireside Chat: Great Leadership Doesn’t Just Happen
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Fireside Chat: Great Leadership Doesn’t Just Happen

An effective and thriving workforce starts with attracting, assessing, hiring, and developing the right people. Building teams of leaders who allow all employees to grow, thrive and feel empowered is the cornerstone of creating great culture. Johnson & Johnson is taking a science-based approach to unlocking the potential in every future leader – to best place, advance and support individual employees on their career path. In this session, Michael Ehret, PhD, Head of Global Talent Management, will share insights into building the strongest ecosystem of talent development focused on these key themes: Hire: What makes a great leader? Credo-aligned talent access…

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The Workforce is Hybrid. Are You Ready?
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The Workforce is Hybrid. Are You Ready?

What are the implications of being “hybrid” on the workplace, company policies, culture, and talent? Key things to consider to build a hybrid strategy that works for you Lessons learned doing hybrid at scale for 10 years Mythbusters! Can we debunk some of the worries and media around hybrid work and its impact on inclusion, culture, early in career talent, advancement and diversity? — Jennifer Saavedra Chief Human Resources Officer Dell Technologies Jenn Saavedra is Dell Technologies’ Chief Human Resources Officer. She leads the company’s Global Human Resources and Facilities function and accelerates the performance and growth of the company through…

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Underrepresented or Institutionally Failed? Building in DE&I as a Strategy for Growth
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Underrepresented or Institutionally Failed? Building in DE&I as a Strategy for Growth

Making the business case that DE&I is not just an HR exercise but one that needs to be built in as a core strategy for business growth or we are failing our key constituents:  employees, consumers, and shareholders Examining the new forces at play that are rapidly accelerating both employee and consumer expectations of the role companies play in driving equality both inside our companies and within our communities Discuss how building an organization with a fairness mindset is key to our efforts and ultimately a strong, sustainable strategy Share human insights through storytelling that recognize the different needs, beliefs…

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Panel: Generating High Productivity Through Training and Total Workforce Engagement
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Panel: Generating High Productivity Through Training and Total Workforce Engagement

What does investing in your people look like on a day-to-day ongoing basis? How does the workforce contribute to steady cumulative improvements as the engine of long-term culture change and improved productivity? Discussing motivational tools that solicit grassroots contributions: Competition, recognition, entertainment, and a sense of accomplishment Offering examples where training, mentorship, job shadowing, and cycling through different job functions improves retention, job satisfaction, and contributes to improved performance How far can a culture of continuous improvement and total workforce engagement permeate an organization? Moderator: Marybeth Gray SVP Health & Welfare Consulting Trion, a Marsh & McLennan Agency Marybeth has…

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