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"WCBL has THE conference for sustainability managers. The presentations and best practice sharing were very valuable for my daily work. The break-out sessions make it possible to process the input from the presentations."

Nicole Kambeck

Head of Sustainability EMEA

Mitsubishi Chemical Group

"I attended and it was enriching to share with some peers in the industry and beyond about sustainability from different angles."

Alexandra Reyes

SVP Global QHSE & Sustainability

JAS

"First of all, a big compliment for the truly informative and very worthwhile conference last week! Top speakers and content from which one could take away a lot."

Antje Jurke

Head of Sustainability Management

Livesystems

How It Works

Like-minded peers show their latest developments, successes and failures in case study presentations
Get access easily to all speakers and delegates through Q&A sessions and hands-on workshops
Network face-to face as well as engage in the online Think Tank

Facts

Limited to

150

Attendees
Limited to

100

Companies

20

Speakers

80/20

Corporate Decision-Maker / Vendor Ratio

Why attend?

Gain actionable insights from leading global experts shaping the future of ESG in business.
Join top decision-makers in Portland, Oregon to explore next-gen strategies and solutions in corporate ESG.
Find innovative business partners for future projects

Agenda

First day of conference

MONDAY, DECEMBER 8TH

9:00 am

Opening Remarks & Chairperson’s Welcome

Craig Riley

Founder & Principal
Aligned Sustainability
USA

9:15 am

User-Centered Sustainability: Enhancing ESG through Inclusive UX and Strategic Investments

Victoria Huang

VP of Strategy & Head of Business Development
Tinder
USA

9:45 am

Sustainable Material Strategy and Replacement of PFAS

Jennifer Reece

Senior Program Manager ‑ Sustainable Materials Strategy
HP
USA

10:15 am

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10:45 am

Coffee Break with Networking

11:15 am

- To Be Announced -

Collette West

Sustainability Specialist
Wasatch Integrated Waste Management District
USA

11:45 am

Integrated ESG Excellence: Leveraging Advisory, Certification, and Technology for Scalable, Impact-Driven Sustainability

Dr. Nitin Dumasia

President & CEO
Growlity
USA

12:00 pm

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Sustainable Material Strategy and Replacement of PFAS

    Jennifer Reece (HP)

  2. - To Be Announced -

    Collette West (Wasatch Integrated Waste Management District)

  3. Integrated ESG Excellence: Leveraging Advisory, Certification, and Technology for Scalable, Impact-Driven Sustainability

    Dr. Nitin Dumasia (Growlity)

  4. User-Centered Sustainability: Enhancing ESG through Inclusive UX and Strategic Investments

    Victoria Huang (Tinder)

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Sustainable Material Strategy and Replacement of PFAS

    Jennifer Reece (HP)

  2. - To Be Announced -

    Collette West (Wasatch Integrated Waste Management District)

  3. Integrated ESG Excellence: Leveraging Advisory, Certification, and Technology for Scalable, Impact-Driven Sustainability

    Dr. Nitin Dumasia (Growlity)

  4. User-Centered Sustainability: Enhancing ESG through Inclusive UX and Strategic Investments

    Victoria Huang (Tinder)

12:45 pm

Lunch with Networking

2:00 pm

Exhibitor Tour

Get inspired by the latest innovations and join us on this 15-minute journey through the networking space

2:15 pm

The Zero Waste Incitive and how to achieve it.

Alison Gasser

Sr.Sustainability Manager
Gasser Chair
USA

2:45 pm

Water-Thirsty Tech: Rethinking AI’s Environmental Impact

Fawn Bergen

Global Corporate Sustainability Group, Global Management
Intel
USA

3:15 pm

Critical EPR Developments Shaping the U.S. Landscape: What You Need To Know Topic Description

Jason Bergquist

Vice President
RecycleMe
USA

3:45 pm

Navigating ESG Data Collection in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Pooja Knight

ESG Controller & Sustainability Strategy VP
Gallagher
USA

4:15 pm

Building a Healthier Planet Through Healthier Practices

Monica Nakielski

Director, Sustainability & Energy, Chief Sustainability Officer
UC San Diego Health
USA

4:45 pm

Round-Table Discussions

  1. The Zero Waste Incitive and how to achieve it.

    Alison Gasser (Gasser Chair)

  2. Water-Thirsty Tech: Rethinking AI’s Environmental Impact

    Fawn Bergen (Intel)

  3. Critical EPR Developments Shaping the U.S. Landscape: What You Need To Know Topic Description

    Jason Bergquist (RecycleMe)

  4. Navigating ESG Data Collection in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

    Pooja Knight (Gallagher)

  5. Building a Healthier Planet Through Healthier Practices

    Monica Nakielski (UC San Diego Health)

Round-Table Discussions

  1. The Zero Waste Incitive and how to achieve it.

    Alison Gasser (Gasser Chair)

  2. Water-Thirsty Tech: Rethinking AI’s Environmental Impact

    Fawn Bergen (Intel)

  3. Critical EPR Developments Shaping the U.S. Landscape: What You Need To Know Topic Description

    Jason Bergquist (RecycleMe)

  4. Navigating ESG Data Collection in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

    Pooja Knight (Gallagher)

  5. Building a Healthier Planet Through Healthier Practices

    Monica Nakielski (UC San Diego Health)

5:30 pm

Coffee Break with Networking

6:00 pm

— Innovation Slam —

Athena Petty

Sr Manager Sustainability
New Seasons Market
USA

6:30 pm

End of the 1st Day with Summary

6:45 pm

Evening Reception with Refreshments, Gourmet Snacks, and Networking

Strengthen your network after a day full of knowledge sharing, groundbreaking presentations, and interesting conversations. Join delegates and speakers in the relaxed atmosphere of the event venue

Second day of conference

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9TH

9:00 am

Opening Remarks & Chairperson’s Welcome

Jessica North

Co‑Founder and CEO
EverNorth Solutions
USA

9:15 am

Preserving Our Future: Strategies for Conserving Critical Environmental Resources in Business

Kevin Hostert

Principal Environmental Manager
Caltech
USA

9:45 am

- Invited -

Axelle van den Aker-Schmit

Senior Director of Sustainability ‑ Direct & Marketplace Partners Global
Nike
USA

10:15 am

- To Be Announced -

Vinayak Gorur

Vice President, Sustainability & ESG
Sonic Healthcare
USA

10:45 am

Coffee Break with Networking

11:15 am

Zero Waste Strategies: Turning Sustainability Goals into Measurable Impact

Patrick Varon

Sustainability Manager
Live Nation Entertainment
USA

11:45 am

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Preserving Our Future: Strategies for Conserving Critical Environmental Resources in Business

    Kevin Hostert (Caltech)

  2. - To Be Announced -

    Vinayak Gorur (Sonic Healthcare)

  3. Zero Waste Strategies: Turning Sustainability Goals into Measurable Impact

    Patrick Varon (Live Nation Entertainment)

  4. - Invited -

    Axelle van den Aker-Schmit (Nike)

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Preserving Our Future: Strategies for Conserving Critical Environmental Resources in Business

    Kevin Hostert (Caltech)

  2. - To Be Announced -

    Vinayak Gorur (Sonic Healthcare)

  3. Zero Waste Strategies: Turning Sustainability Goals into Measurable Impact

    Patrick Varon (Live Nation Entertainment)

  4. - Invited -

    Axelle van den Aker-Schmit (Nike)

12:30 pm

Lunch with Networking

1:45 pm

Tanya Macedo

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Lead
Cambia Health Solutions
USA

Panel Discussion - Sustaining DEI Impact Through Changing Landscapes

André Walcott

VP Strategy, DEI & Sustainability
Rivermark Community Credit Union
USA

2:15 pm

Authentic ESG & Resilience: Where Strategy Meets Sustainability

Denitsa Ivanova

Former First Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility Officer
Pacific Premier Bank
USA

2:45 pm

Embedding ESG as a Core Business Discipline for Long-Term Resilience

Caitlin Horsley

Senior Manager & Head of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
F5
USA

3:15 pm

The Power of Social Sustainability: Empowering Workers for a Sustainable Future

Abby Fammartino

Director ‑ Health & Sustainability Programs and Research
CIA Strategic Initiatives Group
USA

3:45 pm

Driving Social Impact: ESG Leadership and Corporate Responsibility for a Sustainable Future

Molly Bruce

Vice President, Corporate Responsibility & ESG Communications
Liberty Global
USA

4:15 pm

The Social Side of ESG: Driving Change

Philippe Routhier

Senior Program Manager, Sustainability & ESG
Box
USA

4:45 pm

Round-Table Discussions

  1. The Power of Social Sustainability: Empowering Workers for a Sustainable Future

    Abby Fammartino (CIA Strategic Initiatives Group)

  2. The Social Side of ESG: Driving Change

    Philippe Routhier (Box)

  3. Embedding ESG as a Core Business Discipline for Long-Term Resilience

    Caitlin Horsley (F5)

  4. Driving Social Impact: ESG Leadership and Corporate Responsibility for a Sustainable Future

    Molly Bruce (Liberty Global)

Round-Table Discussions

  1. The Power of Social Sustainability: Empowering Workers for a Sustainable Future

    Abby Fammartino (CIA Strategic Initiatives Group)

  2. The Social Side of ESG: Driving Change

    Philippe Routhier (Box)

  3. Embedding ESG as a Core Business Discipline for Long-Term Resilience

    Caitlin Horsley (F5)

  4. Driving Social Impact: ESG Leadership and Corporate Responsibility for a Sustainable Future

    Molly Bruce (Liberty Global)

5:30 pm

End of the Conference with Summary

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