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9:00 AM | Registration & breakfast
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9:30 AM | Welcome introduction
Professor Danny Ralph, Academic Director, Cambridge Centre for Risk Studies
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9:40 AM | Keynote address
Akshat will delve into why the business case for sustainability is getting stronger, regardless of the political backlash in some corners, and what we can we learn from major success stories. The talk will be followed by a moderated Q&A.
Dr Akshat Rathi, Author, Climate Capitalism
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10:20 AM | Introducing Sustainability Intelligence
Sustainability Intelligence: the opportunities for business at the climate and nature nexus.
Dr Andrew Coburn, CEO, Risilience
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10:40 AM | [PANEL] - The changing role of the CSO
As sustainability becomes a business imperative, the role of the CSO is increasingly strategic and key to the decision-making required to embed sustainability throughout the business.
Our expert-led panel will discuss: why business success requires embedding sustainability in strategic decision-making; how the roles of sustainability leaders are evolving to secure engagement and influence at all levels across an organisation; and how the sustainability teams of the future will operate in an increasingly complex business landscape.
Marika McCauley Sine, Chief Sustainability Officer, Mars Petcare
Archana Jagannathan, Chief Sustainability Officer, PepsiCo Europe
Nina Pepper, SVP Marketing, Risilience
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11:00 AM | Break and networking
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11:20 AM | In the balance: addressing the challenges and opportunities of climate and nature, together
Climate and nature come with a series of complex interdependencies that present challenges and opportunities for organisations. Learn why a shared view of sustainability makes business sense, now.
Mary Goldman, Director of Environmental Risk Analytics, Risilience
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11:40 AM | An integrated view: a journey towards an integrated climate and nature strategy
An on-the-ground view from an organisation at the forefront of developing an integrated climate and nature strategy. Learn how Nestlé is tackling the business challenges and surfacing the opportunities presented by sustainability, with lessons learned and best-practice experience shared by their Global Head of Risk.
Alison Bewick, Global Head of Risk, Nestlé
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12:00 PM | [PANEL] Connecting climate and nature: creating a joined-up approach to sustainability
Our expert panel will discuss the drivers, challenges and benefits of moving towards connected sustainability that is supported by the organisation and embedded in the business.
Anna Richardson, Sustainability Programme Manager, Supply Chain, GSK
Ben Matthews, Senior Manager, PwC
Oliver Carpenter, Director of Environmental Risk Analytics, Risilience
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12:30 PM | Lunch, networking and drop in surgeries
Surgery 1: Preparing for CSRD reporting
Surgery 2: Nature-related risks and opportunities
Surgery 3: Transition planning
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1:30 PM | Unblocking the path forward: building a business case for sustainability
Getting internal buy-in and support for your sustainability strategy is a barrier to progress for many sustainability leaders. Walk away with practical guidance to move the dial on leadership and financial support for strategic sustainability planning.
Dr Scott Kelly, SVP Model Development, Risilience
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1:50 PM | Financial progress: building the business case to get the funding you need for strategic sustainability planning
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2:10 PM | [PANEL] Communicating cost and value: getting buy-in for your sustainability strategy
Expert reflections on the metrics and drivers for sustainability business cases and how sustainability leaders can secure successful outcomes.
Sarah Webster, Director of Sustainable Business, Britvic
Sandrine Ricard, Deputy Director of Sustainability & Responsibility, Pernod Ricard
Chris McKenry, Group Director - International Sustainability, ALDI SÜD
Tom Sabatelli-Goodyear, VP Client Solutions, Risilience
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2:40 PM | Break & networking
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3:00 PM | Lightning briefing: pricing nature
Nature pricing will become an essential component of a sustainability strategy. This lightening talk explains nature pricing, the dynamics of double materiality, and the impacts of physical and transition risks for your business.
Joshua Jamieson, Senior Environmental Risk Modeller, Risilience
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3:10 PM | Lightning briefing: sustainability backlash
Tackling the intersecting problems of the nature and climate crises requires meaningful action to be taken across society. Recent events suggest a backlash against sustainability. How fast can we move forwards without going backwards?
Andy Garraway, Climate Policy Lead, Risilience
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3:20 PM | Lightening briefing: applications of AI for sustainability
The advent of large language models promises to transform society. What role will AI play in accelerating progress towards a sustainable future?
Mark Pinkerton, Vice President, Software Engineering, Risilience
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3:35 PM | Breakout sessions
Track 1 - Pricing nature
Track 2 - Sustainability backlash
Track 3 - Applications of AI for sustainability
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4:40 PM | A sustainable future
What lies ahead for sustainability? A summary of the changes on the horizon and what organisations should be thinking about to prepare for the future, now.
Professor Danny Ralph, Academic Director, Cambridge Centre for Risk Studies
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5:00 PM | Drinks and networking
