Walking the talk
Thursday Oct 3rd, 2024
Maison Alcan, 1188 Sherbrooke St W
Building a community of doers
The whirlwinds of change are inexorably and rapidly evolving companies’ understanding of sustainability reporting not as an end in itself, but as an accountability mechanism for managing their material impacts, dependencies, risks, and opportunities. In other words, they have to walk the talk. Only by doing so can they create value, both for themselves and for society.
Deepen relationships with global ESG leaders
Hear from industry analysts, regulators, thought leaders, and sustainability pioneers. Build relationships with your peers—fellow ESG practitioners and executive stakeholders.
To foster connection and meaningful dialogue, the conference is intentionally limited to 200 guests and will follow Chatham House rules.
Keynote speaker
Ioannis Ioannou is an associate professor with tenure at London Business School (LBS) and teaches in various degree programs. He is a regular contributor to numerous LBS executive education programs, including custom modules on responsible business and sustainability for senior executives.
A member of ESG advisory boards for numerous international organizations, Ioannou has delivered keynote speeches globally at high-profile events and industry conferences.
Agenda
This invite-only event will be delivered via Chatham house rules meaning that you will have exclusive access to the candid thoughts of ESG practitioners and global regulators.
October 2nd
October 3rd
To kick off the 2024 Forum, David Metcalfe, CEO of Verdantix, will deliver a comprehensive, research-based keynote on the current state of the ESG market. Verdantix is a research and advisory firm that provides in-depth analysis, market insights, and strategic guidance on ESG and sustainability topics, helping organizations navigate the complex landscape of ESG reporting, technology, and services. The keynote will be followed by an interactive Q+A.
Novisto
Verdantix
Ranked 7th in sustainability globally by TIME Magazine, Sanofi’s pioneering path towards CSRD compliance will be the focal point of this fireside chat. Laurent will offer valuable do’s and don’ts from Sanofi’s experience, covering challenges like data collection, quality assurance, double materiality assessments, and drafting narratives. Attendees will gain practical insights into tackling CSRD demands, including strategies for collaborating with cross-functional teams, ecosystem engagement, and leveraging digital solutions for streamlined reporting.
This session will provide actionable takeaways for companies at various stages of CSRD compliance, drawing from Sanofi’s efforts in building a CSRD program from scratch.
Novisto
Moderator
Sanofi
Our Chief Product Officer will explore how the Novisto ESG data management and reporting platform is evolving to meet the demands of the rapidly changing sustainability disclosure landscape. Centered on an overview of Novisto’s short- and long-term product vision, Marc will detail the strategic enhancements and innovations planned for the platform. The keynote session will be followed by an interactive Q+A.
Novisto
Companies are being overwhelmed by new reporting requirements that are shifting sustainability to a complex compliance activity. However, it would be a mistake to dive into compliance without really understanding the implications of reporting—especially where performance is not being managed. The solution lies in rethinking sustainability in terms of performance and innovation.
Bain Advisory Network
FinComm Services
Moderator
Nawar Alsaadi, a top corporate sustainability voice on LinkedIn and founder of Kanata Advisors, will be accompanied by a panel of ESG leaders to discuss the vectors of value creation in ESG. Attendees will leave with practical insights and experiences from their peers in addition to a framework on how to develop a strong narrative around creating value through ESG—whether it be through revenue generation, driving efficiencies or risk mitigation.
Kanata Advisors
Moderator
ICAEW
CAE
Aspen Technology Inc
Join seasoned ESG professionals in this interactive panel session as they share insights on forming effective internal ESG committees and fostering interdepartmental collaboration. Panelists will discuss strategies for assembling impactful committees, overcoming challenges in cross-functional initiatives, and aligning ESG goals with business objectives.
Engage in a dynamic Q&A session and share experiences and challenges with peers. Gain practical takeaways to enhance your organization’s sustainability efforts through improved internal governance and relationships, whether you’re new to ESG committees or optimizing existing teams.
Novisto
Moderator
LPL Financial
Reconomy
Manulife Investment Management
The paradigm shift in corporate sustainability reporting towards regulated disclosures is also driving the external assurance of those disclosures to make them as reliable as possible. Producing audit-ready disclosures is neither a simple nor a quick task. Even as they grapple with collecting their data and complying with comprehensive reporting standards, sustainability practitioners need to simultaneously set the wheels in motion to be ready for external assurance when the time comes.
KPMG
FinComm Services
Moderator
Esteemed ESG practitioners share their practical takeaways from the day’s events to help you continue “walking the talk” in your own organizations. Leave with valuable perspectives and strategies to advance your organization’s ESG efforts and turn insights into action.
Verdantix
PagerDuty
Balchem
First Financial Bank
Millani Inc.
Experience the charm of Montréal
Forge new connections in vibrant Montréal, recognized as one of the top 15 global cities in the 2023 Corporate Knights Sustainable Cities Index. From the cobblestone streets of the Old Port to the iconic Golden Square Mile, make your conference visit an opportunity for a memorable getaway.
