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Compliance Week ESG Summit
September 19-20, 2023
A Virtual Event

Past Agenda

Tuesday - September 19, 2023

10:00 AM 10:10 AM

9:00 AM 9:10 AM

8:00 AM 8:10 AM

7:00 AM 7:10 AM

4:00 PM 4:10 PM

Day 1 Opening Remarks

Douglas Hileman, Independent Consultant 
Douglas Hileman Consulting 

10:10 AM 11:00 AM

9:10 AM 10:00 AM

8:10 AM 9:00 AM

7:10 AM 8:00 AM

4:10 PM 5:00 PM

Navigating the Regulatory Landscape on US ESG Reporting

  • Understand the implications of the SEC's proposed rules on ESG reporting 
  • Identify strategies for promoting transparency and accountability in climate-related disclosures  
  • Discuss the impact of the proposed climate disclosure rules on business operations 

 

William Nelson, Associate General Counsel
Investment Adviser Association

 

Steven Rothstein, Managing Director | Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets
Ceres

11:00 AM 11:05 AM

10:00 AM 10:05 AM

9:00 AM 9:05 AM

8:00 AM 8:05 AM

5:00 PM 5:05 PM

Session Transition

11:05 AM 11:55 AM

10:05 AM 10:55 AM

9:05 AM 9:55 AM

8:05 AM 8:55 AM

5:05 PM 5:55 PM

International Standardization of Regulatory Measures

  • Discuss the factors to consider in choosing the right framework for your company 
  • Review the implications of standardized frameworks for reporting  
  • Define the role of compliance in ensuring accurate reporting 

 

Neil Stewart, Director of Corporate Outreach
International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation


Reem Tanta, Lead Advisor, ESG Strategy and Reporting 
WSP 

11:55 AM 12:55 PM

10:55 AM 11:55 AM

9:55 AM 10:55 AM

8:55 AM 9:55 AM

5:55 PM 6:55 PM

Lunch

12:55 PM 1:45 PM

11:55 AM 12:45 PM

10:55 AM 11:45 AM

9:55 AM 10:45 AM

6:55 PM 7:45 PM

The ABC's of Materiality Assessments in ESG

  • Explore the role of materiality in ESG reporting
  • Discuss the intersection between compliance programs and the materiality process
  • Evaluate the impact of materiality assessments on compliance outcomes

 

Hillary Wandall, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer 
Dun & Bradstreet 

 

Gwen Miller-Dannelongue, ESG and Impact Reporting Manager 
Planet Labs

 

1:45 PM 2:05 PM

12:45 PM 1:05 PM

11:45 AM 12:05 PM

10:45 AM 11:05 AM

7:45 PM 8:05 PM

Session Transition

2:05 PM 2:55 PM

1:05 PM 1:55 PM

12:05 PM 12:55 PM

11:05 AM 11:55 AM

8:05 PM 8:55 PM

ESG Reporting for Multinational Companies

  • Discuss reporting requirements at the subsidiary level in Europe
  • Explore how the CSRD will impact compliance directives
  • Identify strategies for streamlining reporting across jurisdictions

 

Geert Vermeulen, CEO 
Ethics and Compliance Management and Consulting 

 

Lindsey Rogerson, Senior Editor 
Thomson Reuters 

 

2:55 PM 3:00 PM

1:55 PM 2:00 PM

12:55 PM 1:00 PM

11:55 AM 12:00 PM

8:55 PM 9:00 PM

Session Transition

3:00 PM 3:50 PM

2:00 PM 2:50 PM

1:00 PM 1:50 PM

12:00 PM 12:50 PM

9:00 PM 9:50 PM

Best Practices for Scope 3 Emissions and Compliance

  • Explore compliance considerations related to ethical sourcing and supply chain management 
  • Learn procedures for measuring and collecting data from third parties 
  • Discuss best practices for reporting on scope 3 emissions  

 

Susan McNichols, Project Consultant 
WSP 

3:50 PM 4:00 PM

2:50 PM 3:00 PM

1:50 PM 2:00 PM

12:50 PM 1:00 PM

9:50 PM 10:00 PM

Session Transition

4:00 PM 4:50 PM

3:00 PM 3:50 PM

2:00 PM 2:50 PM

1:00 PM 1:50 PM

10:00 PM 10:50 PM

Enhancing ESG Reporting Through Effective Assurance

  • Understand the role of assurance in ESG Reporting
  • Discuss key considerations for selecting and engaging assurance providers
  • Learn about different types of assurance engagements and their applicability to ESG reporting

 

Charles Waring, Partner, Audit and Assurance 
EisnerAmper 

 

Melanie Sponholz, Chief Compliance Officer 
WCP Healthcare 

4:50 PM 5:00 PM

3:50 PM 4:00 PM

2:50 PM 3:00 PM

1:50 PM 2:00 PM

10:50 PM 11:00 PM

Day 1 Closing Remarks

Douglas Hileman, Independent Consultant 
Douglas Hileman Consulting 

Wednesday - September 20, 2023

10:00 AM 10:10 AM

9:00 AM 9:10 AM

8:00 AM 8:10 AM

7:00 AM 7:10 AM

4:00 PM 4:10 PM

Day 2 Opening Remarks

Kendra Jones, Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer 
EPSON 

10:10 AM 11:00 AM

9:10 AM 10:00 AM

8:10 AM 9:00 AM

7:10 AM 8:00 AM

4:10 PM 5:00 PM

Emerging Trends of ESG Compliance and Disclosure

  • Review board risk, regulations, and other drivers of ESG compliance and disclosure 
  • Discover how to tailor ESG strategies and priorities to your organization 
  • Identify the right tools and processes for managing your ESG program 

 

Aaron Rudd, Vice President 
Broadridge 

 

Becky Haney, Program Manager for ESG Data and Reporting 
Steelcase 

 

Nakis Urfi, Former Compliance Officer and ESG Leader 
Babylon 

11:00 AM 11:15 AM

10:00 AM 10:15 AM

9:00 AM 9:15 AM

8:00 AM 8:15 AM

5:00 PM 5:15 PM

Tools & Tech Spotlight

Aaron Rudd, Vice President 
Broadridge 

11:15 AM 11:20 AM

10:15 AM 10:20 AM

9:15 AM 9:20 AM

8:15 AM 8:20 AM

5:15 PM 5:20 PM

Session Transition

11:20 AM 12:10 AM

10:20 AM 11:10 PM

9:20 AM 10:10 PM

8:20 AM 9:10 PM

5:20 PM 6:10 AM

Greenwashing and Greenbleaching Challenges in ESG

  • Learn how to distinguish genuine sustainability practices from deceptive claims through due diligence 
  • Identify the role of accountability in combating greenwashing and promoting accurate reporting 
  • Gain insights into industry initiatives that promote integrity in ESG reporting 

 

Christen Graham, President 
Giving Strong

 

Amanda Pinyan, Director, ESG Communications and Reporting 
Anthesis Group 

 

Kate Campbell, Communications, Community and ESG Reporting 
Bravus 

12:10 AM 1:05 PM

11:10 PM 12:05 PM

10:10 PM 11:05 AM

9:10 PM 10:05 AM

6:10 AM 7:05 PM

Lunch

1:05 PM 1:55 PM

12:05 PM 12:55 PM

11:05 AM 11:55 AM

10:05 AM 10:55 AM

7:05 PM 7:55 PM

Navigating the Dynamics of ESG Compliance

  • Highlight how ESG compliance obligations arise
  • Understand how to create awareness of requirements, and development of programs to enable compliance
  • Best practices for Internal and external reporting of ESG compliance

 

Douglas Hileman, Independent Consultant 
Douglas Hileman Consulting 

 

Chris Fox, Chief Sustainability Officer 
Hanesbrands Inc. 

1:55 PM 2:00 PM

12:55 PM 1:00 PM

11:55 AM 12:00 PM

10:55 AM 11:00 AM

7:55 PM 8:00 PM

Session Transition

2:00 PM 2:50 PM

1:00 PM 1:50 PM

12:00 PM 12:50 PM

11:00 AM 11:50 AM

8:00 PM 8:50 PM

Balancing Compliance, Audit, and Cost-Effective ESG Management

  • Discuss cost-effective strategies to optimize your sustainability practices 
  • Learn how to prioritize ESG related compliance activities based on potential impact 
  • Explore how a well-balanced approach to managing ESG costs can help mitigate financial risks 

 

Kari Loeser, Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer  
Cytokinetics 

 

Roderick Cruz, Managing Director | Chief Compliance Officer 
Rockcreek 

2:50 PM 3:00 PM

1:50 PM 2:00 PM

12:50 PM 1:00 PM

11:50 AM 12:00 PM

8:50 PM 9:00 PM

Closing Remarks

Kendra Jones, Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer 
EPSON 

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