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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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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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FOUR REASONS why you need to be here:
LINE-UP
Expert 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
NETWORKING
Top 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
Mariela Vargova
Senior Vice President,
Sustainability and Impact
Investments
Rockefeller & Co.
Helle Bank Jørgensen
Head
Global Compact Network
Canada
Megan Grant
General Manager
The Body Shop
Katherine Smith
Executive Director
Boston College Center for
Corporate Citizenship
Michael Kobori
Vice-President, Sustainability
Levi Strauss & Co.
Douglas Sabo
VP, Head of Corporate
Responsibility and Philanthropy
VISA
Marilyn Johnson
Senior Director, Corporate
Sustainability
IHS
Evan Harvey
Director of Corporate
Responsibility
Nasdaq
John Gledhill
Senior VP, Sustainability
Transwestern
Manuel Lewin,
Head of Responsible Investment,
Zurich
Mark Robertson
Director of Communications
& Stakeholder Relations
ICTI CARE Foundation
John Edelman
Managing Director,
Global Engagement
and Corporate Responsibility
Edelman
Grady Lee
Chair of the IMPACT 2030
Executive Committee
Impact 2030
Tim Mohin
Director, Corporate Responsibility
AMD
Michelle Crozier
Director, Corporate Responsibility
Adobe
Jennifer Silberman
Chief of Staff & VP
Sustainability
Hilton Worldwide
Lee Ballin
Head of Sustainable Business
Programs
Bloomberg
Ben Packard
Director of Corporate
Engagements
The Nature Conservancy
Roy Conn
Global Sustainability
Coordinator
Huntsman
Samantha Mesrobian
Director, Corporate Social
Responsibility
Scotiabank
Colleen Vien
Sustainability Director
Timberland
Neil Duffy
Chairman San Francisco Bay
Area Super Bowl 50 Host
Committee, Sustainability Sub
Committee and Sustainability
Advisor
Superbowl 50
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Summit highlights
PLENARY SESSIONS
Focus on the big picture and hear
about the horizon opportunities
(or challenges) that will keep your
company ahead of the curve
ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS
Connect with your peers, and
other stakeholders in intimate
and focused discussions around
specific topics
INTERACTIVE SESSIONS
From 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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Ethical Corporation
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Welcome to...
The Responsible Business Summit USA 2016
April 12-13, 2016 | Affinia Manhattan
Morning:
EMBEDDING SUSTAINABILITY INTO
THE HEART OF YOUR BUSINESS
Setting the scene with a Q&A, case study
and then digging into the supply chain
Morning:
INTERACTIVE VOTING SESSION
Interactive voting session with a
panel discussing CSR reporting
Late afternoon:
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS
Discussions on sustainability
and the importance of its
correct communication
Late afternoon:
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS
Looking forwards, how to evolve
with the times and prepare both
staff and infrastructure for the future
Evening:
NETWORKING DRINKS
After a packed day of learning,
it's time to network and make new
connections in a relaxed environment
Early afternoon:
INTERACTIVE SESSION
Looking to supply chain and
partnerships in more detail
Early afternoon:
INTERACTIVE SESSION
Getting the most out your employees through
development programs, volunteerism, etc.
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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
	 Megan Grant, General Manager, The Body Shop
DAY 1		 Tuesday April 12, 2015
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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
Corporate Responsibility, Edelman
	 Katelin Kennedy, Senior Manager,
Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability,
Hilton Worldwide
	 John Rooks, CEO, Rapport
INTERACTIVE SESSION
	 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
	 Mariela Vargova, Senior Vice President,
Sustainability and Impact Investments,
Rockefeller & Co.
	 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 reception
After 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
	 Tim Mohin, Senior Director of Sustainability, AMD
	 Alyson Genovese, Head of Stakeholder Relations,
United States and Canada, GRI
	 Michelle Crozier, Director, Corporate Responsibility, Adobe
PANEL Q&A SESSION
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
DAY 2	 Wednesday April 13, 2016
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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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together the best in business to
make a difference.”
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Former CEO
“The Responsible Business Summit is a unique
opportunity for global brands and sustainability
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contribute toward a sustainable future”
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Chief Sustainability Officer, Tiffany & Co.
“Excellent forum and a great
opportunity to connect with industry
partners, NGO’s and other interested
stakeholders.”
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Vice President Procurement
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Stewart Whitney
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Timberland
George Bandy,
Jr, Vice President of Sustainability,
Interface
Chris Librie
Sr. Director, Living Progress
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Ahsiya Posner Mencin
Director, PULSE Volunteer
Partnership
Glaxo Smith Kline
Colleen Vien
Sustainability Director
Timberland
Tim Mohin
Director, Corporate Responsibility
AMD
Roy Conn
Global Sustainability Coordinator
Huntsman
Jennifer Silberman
Chief of Staff & VP Sustainability
Hilton Worldwide
Neil Duffy
Chairman San Francisco Bay
Area Super Bowl 50 Host Committee,
Sustainability
Sub Committee and
Sustainability Advisor
Superbowl 50
Marilyn Johnson
Sr. Director, Corporate Sustainability
IHS
Megan Grant
General Manager
The Body Shop
Michael Kobori
VP Sustainability
Levi Strauss & Co.
Douglas Sabo
VP, Head of Corporate Responsibility
and Philanthropy
VISA
Grady Lee
Chair of the IMPACT 2030 Executive
Committee
Impact 2030
Katherine Smith
Executive Director
Boston College Center for Corporate
Citizenship
Dave Stangis
Vice President, Public Affairs &
Corporate Responsibility Campbell’s
Valerie Smith
Director Corporate Sustainability
Citi
Michelle Yates
Director, Corporate Responsibility
Adobe
Lee Ballin
Head of Sustainable Business
Programs
Bloomberg
Bruce Parry
Head of Sustainability, Product
Development Engineering
Bombardier
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EC RBS USA 2016 US Final brochure March

  • 1. 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
  • 2. Responsible Business Summit USA 2016 | April 12-13, 2016 | New York #RBSUSA RESERVE YOUR PLACE among the leaders The 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 Join this gathering of leaders, secure your pass at ethicalcorp.com/rbs-usa FOUR REASONS why you need to be here: LINE-UP Expert 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 NETWORKING Top 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 Mariela Vargova Senior Vice President, Sustainability and Impact Investments Rockefeller & Co. Helle Bank Jørgensen Head Global Compact Network Canada Megan Grant General Manager The Body Shop Katherine Smith Executive Director Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship Michael Kobori Vice-President, Sustainability Levi Strauss & Co. Douglas Sabo VP, Head of Corporate Responsibility and Philanthropy VISA Marilyn Johnson Senior Director, Corporate Sustainability IHS Evan Harvey Director of Corporate Responsibility Nasdaq John Gledhill Senior VP, Sustainability Transwestern Manuel Lewin, Head of Responsible Investment, Zurich Mark Robertson Director of Communications & Stakeholder Relations ICTI CARE Foundation John Edelman Managing Director, Global Engagement and Corporate Responsibility Edelman Grady Lee Chair of the IMPACT 2030 Executive Committee Impact 2030 Tim Mohin Director, Corporate Responsibility AMD Michelle Crozier Director, Corporate Responsibility Adobe Jennifer Silberman Chief of Staff & VP Sustainability Hilton Worldwide Lee Ballin Head of Sustainable Business Programs Bloomberg Ben Packard Director of Corporate Engagements The Nature Conservancy Roy Conn Global Sustainability Coordinator Huntsman Samantha Mesrobian Director, Corporate Social Responsibility Scotiabank Colleen Vien Sustainability Director Timberland Neil Duffy Chairman San Francisco Bay Area Super Bowl 50 Host Committee, Sustainability Sub Committee and Sustainability Advisor Superbowl 50
  • 3. Responsible Business Summit USA 2016 | April 12-13, 2016 | New York #RBSUSA Summit highlights PLENARY SESSIONS Focus on the big picture and hear about the horizon opportunities (or challenges) that will keep your company ahead of the curve ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS Connect with your peers, and other stakeholders in intimate and focused discussions around specific topics INTERACTIVE SESSIONS From 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. Megan Sullivan Project Director Ethical Corporation megan.sullivan@ethicalcorp.com | 0207 375 7527 Drive a sustainable business culture to gain a competitive advantage Join Bloomberg, Campbell’s, Edelman and Bombardier, register at ethicalcorp.com/rbs-usa 75% 45 Welcome to... The Responsible Business Summit USA 2016 April 12-13, 2016 | Affinia Manhattan Morning: EMBEDDING SUSTAINABILITY INTO THE HEART OF YOUR BUSINESS Setting the scene with a Q&A, case study and then digging into the supply chain Morning: INTERACTIVE VOTING SESSION Interactive voting session with a panel discussing CSR reporting Late afternoon: ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS Discussions on sustainability and the importance of its correct communication Late afternoon: ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS Looking forwards, how to evolve with the times and prepare both staff and infrastructure for the future Evening: NETWORKING DRINKS After a packed day of learning, it's time to network and make new connections in a relaxed environment Early afternoon: INTERACTIVE SESSION Looking to supply chain and partnerships in more detail Early afternoon: INTERACTIVE SESSION Getting the most out your employees through development programs, volunteerism, etc.
  • 4. Responsible Business Summit USA 2016 | April 12-13, 2016 | New York #RBSUSA Embedding Sustainability Register at ethicalcorp.com/rbs-usa 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 Megan Grant, General Manager, The Body Shop DAY 1 Tuesday April 12, 2015
  • 5. Responsible Business Summit USA 2016 | April 12-13, 2016 | New York #RBSUSA Sign up today for full access to the conference and summary materials ethicalcorp.com/rbs-usa 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 Corporate Responsibility, Edelman Katelin Kennedy, Senior Manager, Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability, Hilton Worldwide John Rooks, CEO, Rapport INTERACTIVE SESSION 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 Mariela Vargova, Senior Vice President, Sustainability and Impact Investments, Rockefeller & Co. 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 reception After 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!
  • 6. Responsible Business Summit USA 2016 | April 12-13, 2016 | New York #RBSUSA Don't miss out secure your place now, register at ethicalcorp.com/rbs-usa 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 Tim Mohin, Senior Director of Sustainability, AMD Alyson Genovese, Head of Stakeholder Relations, United States and Canada, GRI Michelle Crozier, Director, Corporate Responsibility, Adobe PANEL Q&A SESSION 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 DAY 2 Wednesday April 13, 2016
  • 7. Responsible Business Summit USA 2016 | April 12-13, 2016 | New York #RBSUSA Join an exclusive community of sustainability professionals ethicalcorp.com/rbs-usa Sustainability and your corporate strategySustainability and your corporate strategy 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 A proven track record: “Ethical Corporation bring together the best in business to make a difference.” Jeff Swartz Former CEO “The Responsible Business Summit is a unique opportunity for global brands and sustainability thought leaders to connect, collaborate and contribute toward a sustainable future” Anisa Kamadoli Costa Chief Sustainability Officer, Tiffany & Co. “Excellent forum and a great opportunity to connect with industry partners, NGO’s and other interested stakeholders.” David Cowell Vice President Procurement
  • 8. Responsible Business Summit USA 2016 | April 12-13, 2016 | New York #RBSUSA For more information contact ED today ED LONG Head of Business Development  EMAIL ed.long@ethicalcorp.com  CALL 020 7375 7188 Outcome analysis We can guarantee:  Targets met  Brand enhanced  Leads generated  Increased business Defining your aims We will work with you to:  Build brand awareness  Demonstrate your expertise  Exhibit your products  Build lasting relationships  Generate leads  Boost sales Customizing your engagement approach We can offer you:  Speaking positions that highlight your expertise  Exhibition spaces to demonstrate your services  Onsite branding to strengthen your company’s identity  Brochure mailing to widen your reach and visibility  Analysis distribution through our network of over 25,000 opt-in subscribers  Webinar opportunities to turn your event efforts into a campaign  Group attendee rates that boost your presence in the room Maximize impact We will help you:  Demonstrate expertize and build relationships prior to the event  Heighten your visibility during the event  Follow up and continue the conversation post-event Understanding your business We will spend time to understand:  Your product and the benefits for your customers  Your USPs and how you differ from your competitors  Your customers and their needs  Your brand values, and your messages  Designed to fit your marketing budgets TAILORED SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES THAT MAXIMIZE ENGAGEMENT WITH POTENTIAL CLIENTS
  • 9. PASS DETAILS EXECUTIVE STANDARD ECONOMY Access to all conference sessions, networking breaks, lunch and drink receptions    Access to all survey results and the post conference report on embedding  sustainability throughout your business operations with case studies and insight from the event Access to video recordings from key sessions over the two days, and MP3  recordings of every session 1 year full access to the Ethical Corporation magazine   and online database (Worth $1,045) A copy of our newly published 60+ page report titled ‘How to make  the circular economy work for your business’ (Worth $1,045) CORPORATE FULL PRICE $2,895 $2,395 $1,895 SERVICE PROVIDER FULL PRICE $3,195 $2,695 $2,195 NGO/ACADEMIC* FULL PRICE $1,095 TERMS & CONDITIONS Places are transferable without any charge. But once you register at the event your pass is strictly for your own use and you shall not reassign, transfer or lend it to any other person whether or not they are employed by the same company unless there is an emergency. In the case of emergency please notify the organisers. Cancellations before March 11, 2016 will incur an administrative charge of 25%. If you cancel your registration after March 11, 2016 we will be obliged to charge the full fee. All fees for the conference include lunch, refreshments and documentation. Please note that payment must be received before the event. In the event that Ethical Corporation cancels a conference, delegate payments at the date of cancellation will be refunded in full. In the event that Ethical Corporation postpones a conference, delegate payments at the postponement date will be refunded or credited towards the rescheduled date. The organisers reserve the right to make changes to the program without notice. We will send you an e-mail to confirm that we have received your registration. NB: FULL PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE THE EVENT. 4 WAYS TO REGISTER  CALL US 0044 (0) 207 573 7375  EMAIL US register@ethicalcorp.com  ONLINE www.ethicalcorp.com/rbs-usa  FAX 0044 (0) 207 375 7172 Digital magazine: 800+ pages a year of independent, critically constructive analysis of global corporate responsibility and ethical issues. MOST POPULARBEST VALUE! SAVE $300 if you register before January 15 * Access to all conference, networking breaks and lunch and drinks reception. Contact us for more details! Responsible Business Summit USA 2016 | April 12-13, 2016 | New York #RBSUSA
  • 10. Stewart Whitney President Timberland George Bandy, Jr, Vice President of Sustainability, Interface Chris Librie Sr. Director, Living Progress Hewlett Packard Enterprise Ahsiya Posner Mencin Director, PULSE Volunteer Partnership Glaxo Smith Kline Colleen Vien Sustainability Director Timberland Tim Mohin Director, Corporate Responsibility AMD Roy Conn Global Sustainability Coordinator Huntsman Jennifer Silberman Chief of Staff & VP Sustainability Hilton Worldwide Neil Duffy Chairman San Francisco Bay Area Super Bowl 50 Host Committee, Sustainability Sub Committee and Sustainability Advisor Superbowl 50 Marilyn Johnson Sr. Director, Corporate Sustainability IHS Megan Grant General Manager The Body Shop Michael Kobori VP Sustainability Levi Strauss & Co. Douglas Sabo VP, Head of Corporate Responsibility and Philanthropy VISA Grady Lee Chair of the IMPACT 2030 Executive Committee Impact 2030 Katherine Smith Executive Director Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship Dave Stangis Vice President, Public Affairs & Corporate Responsibility Campbell’s Valerie Smith Director Corporate Sustainability Citi Michelle Yates Director, Corporate Responsibility Adobe Lee Ballin Head of Sustainable Business Programs Bloomberg Bruce Parry Head of Sustainability, Product Development Engineering Bombardier The Responsible Business Summit USA 2016 April 12-13, 2016 | Affinia Manhattan Strategize, Embed, Collaborate, Report www.ethicalcorp.com/rbs-usa Two days | 150+ Corporate Attendees | Addresses your key issues | 18 Hours of Best Practice #RBSUSA HEAR FROM 30+ RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS LEADERS INCLUDING: 5 REASONS why you need to attend the Responsible Business Summit USA: 1 HEAR FROM THE LEADING MINDS on responsible business and sustainability 2 TAILORED AGENDA with interactive session formats to allow for more learning 3 BUILD RELATIONSHIPS and define benchmarks with an audience of corporate peers 4 DEDICATED NETWORKING TIME to enable you to make those valuable contacts and identify opportunity for collaboration 5 A TRACK RECORD you can trust: 15 year legacy of promoting responsible business REGISTER your place now Navigate the changing landscape: Become a leading sustainable business