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Utilizing Science, Collaboration, and Urgency to Set and Achieve ESG Goals

February 8, 2023

Exploring approaches to engage a broad stakeholder community in developing sustainability strategies, frameworks, and goals consistent with a unique corporate identity and culture. Highlighting 3M’s Strategic Sustainability Framework including three pillars: Science for Circular, Science for Community and Science for Community Demonstrating how to embed science into the heart of sustainability goals and corporate culture Discussing how to raise ambitions and update goals based on new information. Showcasing how to apply a “math with a path” approach to build confidence and accelerate the pace of carbon emissions, plastic and water reductions through new innovations and technology; and collaborative efforts to help achieve…

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How to Drive ESG in a Fragile World

February 24, 2023

Focusing on agricultural products globally through the supply chain with emphasis on decarbonization to address climate change The journey to net zero: Adapting a holistic approach by considering elements big and small to align our business objectives with global initiatives Understanding the level of collaboration needed to bridge the gap between aspiration and execution Identifying actionable strategies companies can adopt to convert targets to results — Michael Okoroafor Chief Sustainability Officer McCormick & Company Michael Okoroafor is McCormick’s Chief Sustainability Officer. In his role, he is responsible for the development and execution of an enhanced sustainability strategy, working with commercial…

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Sustainable Agriculture: From Ideation Straight to the Hands of Consumers

February 24, 2023

How Kellogg Company is focused on advancing sustainable and equitable access to food through the its Better Days Promise ESG strategy, including supporting 1 million farmers and workers Taking a deep dive into Kellogg’s InGrained™ program that partners with rice farmers to implement climate smart practices that reduce methane emissions Touching on the challenges of recruiting farmers to participate in regenerative agriculture programs Exploring how to commercialize sustainability through creative engagement with customers — Janelle Meyers Chief Sustainability Officer Kellogg Company Janelle Meyers has +20 years of experience enhancing economic, environmental and social performance of global value chains, products and…

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Suzanne Long of Albertsons Companies – Sustainability and the Fight to Eliminate Food Waste

March 1, 2023

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Practical Considerations for Establishing a Scope 3 Data Collection Strategy

February 8, 2023

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 Relentless Pursuit of Progress and Trust in ESG

February 8, 2023

Gaining trust of media, markets, and ESG stakeholders while remaining steadfast towards ESG goals can be a delicate balance. Join a straight forward discussion as sustainability executives discuss how to tackle these challenges with strategy and transparency including: How a proactive ESG team can provide positive business value through opportunity, costs, and risk Practices for achieving trustworthy ESG results with communication and reporting Case studies of technology and innovation to support ESG data demands and regulation Together, we will experience how transparency can drive progress. — Mandi McReynolds Head of Global ESG Workiva Mandi McReynolds is an award-winning author and…

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Connecting EHS and ESG, and the Evolving Role of the Sustainability Professional — A Conversation with Amanda Petzinger of Benchmark ESG

February 21, 2023

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The CFO Role in the ESG Evolution

November 7, 2022

Sharing foundational CFO leadership principles essential to leading in times of transformation Demonstrating how ESG performance is a competitive advantage for Honeywell Discussing the Finance leaders’ role in this evolution in terms of delivering on ESG, complying with ESG, and communicating the organization’s ESG story Offering best practices to reinforce how the Finance team drives performance in ESG and other transformative areas — Greg Lewis Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Honeywell, International Since joining Honeywell in 2006, Greg has held a series of finance leadership roles. Most recently, he was Vice President of Corporate Finance, where he…

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The Role of Finance in ESG

November 10, 2021

Company performance on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues is becoming an increasingly important performance metric for investors, consumers, and management with investors and rating agencies demanding more ESG reporting. Investors believe that companies with a strong ESG program perform better and are more stable. Finance needs to play a key role in ESG strategy, communications, and reporting. Meeting investors demands for higher levels of transparency in ESG reporting Effectively communicating the ESG strategy to shareholders Input in determining Board and management level ESG oversight Jill Pemberton Chief Financial Officer, North America LVMH Inc. Jill is North America CFO for…

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