Destination 2030: The Roadmap to Lead
a New Business Future

Name: Reuters Events: Responsible Business USA 2021
Start: 2020-05-26T08:30
End: 2020-05-28T17:00

Policy Change | Decarbonization | Social Equality

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4,000⁺Attendees
80⁺Expert Speakers
30⁺Live Interactive Sessions
3⁺Days of Networking

After mass disruption the climate emergency is being felt across the US and its effects are already apparent, from wild fires on the West Coast and flooding on the South and Eastern Coast devastating communities. Business must take action now, It’s time for corporate executives to focus on a new business future with climate, social equality and racial issues front and center. This transition is the largest investment opportunity in history and the new Administration marks a critical change in our efforts to tackle generation defining issues. This renewed vision will only be achieved if business seizes the opportunity and leads action both within the US and further afield.

This is the new business imperative. It’s time we move beyond setting goals and move to enacting strategies that deliver change and action. We need a new business model, economic system and new definitive actions that create long-term value for business, its stakeholders and the wider society.

Reuters Events: Responsible Business USA 2021 will convene 4,000+ business, policy, investment and sustainability leaders who are driving change to share new strategies and solutions on HOW business can innovation, invest and collaborate to lead a new business future. Join us on November 16-18 as we ensure greater action and leadership in 2022 and beyond.

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Global leaders driving the new business future

Hear from Chief Executive Officers, Chief Sustainability Officers, Heads of Responsible Investment and other responsible business leaders

Javier Quiñones CEO IKEA USA

Brian Niccol Chairman and CEO Chipotle

Alicia Petross CSO Hershey USA

Noel Wallace Chairman, President and CEO Colgate-Palmolive

Erin Meezan Chief Sustainability Officer Interface

Carlos Cubia Senior Vice President, Global Chief Diversity Officer Walgreens Boots Alliance

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5 essential themes for 2021:

Climate Leadership – Shaping the future of Business:

With the re-entry into the Paris Agreement, business has a vital role in putting the US back at the head of the climate table. Discover how to set a new strategy and actions for the business that delivers both impactful change and shareholder value

Driving Diversity Equity & Inclusion:

With social equality and racial issues front and center, business needs to take a stand and help deliver an equal society. Learn how businesses are taking a strategic and transparent approach to DE&I and leading on both local and national issues

ESG Disclosures & Investments:

The sustainability transition is the largest investment opportunity in history but the tools available to inform investment decisions are limiting the progress towards a Net Zero, just economy. Understand how mandatory climate risk reporting, a move towards standardisation and a common language will redefine investment approaches

Policy & Regulation - Leading Business to a new future:

With over 100 environmental rules rolled back by the previous administration, President Biden’s election marks an important change. Hear how collaboration between business, NGOs and policy makers on environmental and social action will deliver the setting for the US to lead action on the sustainability imperative

Value Chain Transformation:

There’s an increasing scrutiny on supply chains and the critical importance they pose to companies’ environmental and social goals. Increasing supplier engagement is crucial for those businesses looking to meet their Net Zero goals and demonstrate real leadership. Learn how we can rebuild a resilient supply chain through incentivising suppliers and communicating the standards that you require

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Decision Makers Driving Change in 2021

Ezgi Barcenas Chief Sustainability & Procurement Officer ABinBev

Greg Spotts Chief Sustainability Officer, Bureau of Street Services City Of Los Angeles

Alicia Petross CSO Hershey USA

Richard Kidd Deputy Assistant, Secretary of Defense for Environment and Energy Resilience US Federal Government

Audrey Choi Chief Sustainability Officer Morgan Stanley

Frank Cooper Global Chief Marketing Officer BlackRock

Jenny McColloch Chief Sustainability Officer McDonald's

Carter Roberts President and CEO WWF USA

Richard Kidd Deputy Assistant, Secretary of Defense for Environment and Energy Resilience US Federal Government

Lucia Athens Chief Sustainability Officer City of Austin

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Responsible Business USA: The Roadmap to Lead a New Business Future

This year’s Responsible Business USA will convene leading C-Suite executives to share and discuss the business-critical agenda tackling all the most important areas key for a new business future including:

Climate Leadership

Moving Beyond Sustainability Keynote: Setting a New Business Model to Deliver Impactful Change
Leading the Green Transition: How Business can Help the US Lead on Tackling Climate Change
Decarbonizing Business and Society: Moving from Ambition to Delivery
Bridging the Net Zero Infrastructure Gap: Leading the Push for Renewable Energy
Climate Risk: Integrating Climate Risk into the Business Strategy
Circular by Design: Using Technology to Implement a LCA in an Effective and Affordable Manner

Diversity Equity & Inclusion

DE&I Keynote: The Business Imperative of Delivering an Equal Society
Empowering Action: Taking a Strategic and Transparent Approach to Diversity and Inclusion
Racial & Ethnic Justice: Building Inclusive Products, Services and Supply Chains
Environmental Justice: Negating Unintended Social Impacts Through a Full Impact Approach
Corporate Activism: Taking the Lead on Both National and Local Issues

Policy & Regulations

New Administration, New policies, New Regulations: Leading Business to a Zero Carbon Economy
Setting a Carbon Price: Generating an Approach that Helps Deliver Competitive Advantage
Accelerating Plastic Footprint Reduction: Creating a Collaborative Cross-Industry Approach through Regulations

ESG Disclosure and Investment

Corporate Governance Keynote: Re-Skilling the Board to Lead in a Sustainable World
ESG-Driven Disclosure: Identifying and Disclosing the Right Data to Drive Decision-Making
ESG Wash: Redefining Sustainable Investment
Measuring the S in ESG: Standardizing an Approach to Measuring Social Impact
Taking Materiality to the Boardroom: Using Data and New Modelling Systems to Drive Change
Mandatory Climate Risk Reporting: The Need for a Renewed Framework for Business and Finance

Value Chain Transformation

Purpose-Driven Procurement: Rebuilding a Resilient Supply Chain Through Support and Collaboration
Decarbonizing the Supply Chain: Addressing Scope 3 Emissions Through Investment, Education and Empowerment
Supplier Engagement: Traceability and Accuracy of Data - Making your Suppliers Accountable
New Sources, New Materials, New Technology: Supporting Suppliers to Find New Sources and Technology to Fit your Requirements

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We offer the opportunity for companies to partner with us and help shape discussions with key stakeholders and peers at the event. If you are interested in speaking on any of our chosen topics, or issues that are material to your business, then do contact matt.buckingham@thomsonreuters.com

Opportunities include:

Exclusive 15-minute keynote session
Panel speaking opportunities
Bespoke case study session
Invite-only multi-stakeholder workshops
Co-curated, senior-level webinar briefings
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Attended by the world’s leading brands:

Executive Officers:

CEO
President
Chair of the Board
Chief Sustainability Officer
Chief Innovation Officer
Chief Strategy Officer
General Counsel
Chief Communications Officer
Chief Social Responsibility Officer
Chief Procurement Officer
Chief Supply Chain Officer

Sustainability:

Senior Vice President of Sustainability
Director of Sustainability & EHS
Global Head of Sustainable Develop Officer
Head of Sustainability
Head of Sourcing
Corporate Social Responsibility Director
Global Vice President of Communications
Sustainability Director
Vice President Sustainability

Finance:

Chief Financial Officer
Chief Investment Officer
Chief Economist
Chief Sustainable Investing Officer
Head of Sustainable Finance
Head of Social Impact Investing
Head of ESG

Environment:

Chief Environment Officer
Vice President of Environment
Director Climate Change
Environmental Corporate Responsibility

Government:

Minister of Energy and Environment
Senior Advisor
Chair
Directorate
General Secretary

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Reuters Events Responsible Business USA is offering you the opportunity to show leadership through the age of transition and ensure your business is synonymous with action as the US looks to lead on tackling the key climate and social issues. Speed and timing will be crucial if you are to stay on the right side of transition.

This is an opportunity for business to provide its own answer to COP26 and establish industry-led targets for decarbonization, Net-Zero and DE&I. This will rely upon collaboration and understanding between Corporates, Finance, Government and other key stakeholder on both, the challenges and opportunities posed by the delivering against the 2030 Goals.

If you are a company and want to be a part of the solution, you must join us in November!

Demonstrate your company’s commitment to lead on delivering against the 2030 Goals

Be the first to show-case technology capable of driving the transition

Collaboration will be key in the age of transition

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Why Responsible Business USA is a Must-Attend Event

Sustainability is the new business imperative. It’s time we move beyond setting goals and move to enacting strategies that deliver change and action. We need a new [sustainable] business model and new definitive actions that create long-term value for business, its stakeholders and the wider society.

Across 18+ hours of broadcasting and interactive workshops we will provide you the access to those leading the change to the industry and delivering a new reporting era.

Don’t miss a thing – the all-access pass gives you access to all the sessions On-Demand from Responsible Business USA 2021, plus all other events in 2021.

Sick of sitting at a virtual event for 8 hours a day? We’ve created a best-in-class virtual format that allows you to plan your time effectively and engage in business critical content without overdoing the screen time

Connect with like-minded attendees via a tried and tested, best-in-class platform, as well as interactive virtual workshops, roundtables and social events to facilitate those chance encounters.

The investors perspective: There is no question that capitalism as we know it is dead. The financial system should help deliver climate and social goals, but market failures and inefficiencies prevent finance from being directed where it will make the most positive impact.

Across the three days we’ll be hosting sessions and interactive opportunities where corporates, investors and others can share their ideas to build a finance system fit for a clean, resilient and just future.

Gain access to first-hand insights from the industry’s biggest names on how we can take action now to accelerate the global transition. Some of the confirmed speakers include:

Carter Roberts, President and CEO, WWF USA
Erin Meezan, Chief Sustainability Officer, Interface
Amy Senter, Chief Sustainability Officer, Kellogg's Company
Javier Quiñones, CEO, IKEA USA
Matthew McCarthy, CEO, Ben and Jerry's
Kristen Siemen, Chief Sustainability Officer, General Motors
Plus many more…

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Watch Live Watch presentations, fireside chats and panel discussions from top industry thought leaders all day, every day!	Discuss Comment and question in real time. Spark conversations with your 4,000+ fellow attendees. Follow up with interesting ideas in the digital networking suite!
Question Get in-depth answers in real-time in our live Q&A sessions in each presentation and panel!	On-Demand Missed a session? Catch-up in your own time through our on-demand service. Imagine Netflix but the best of immersive enterprise thought leadership.
A Partner Directory If you want to find the industry peers that are delivering new technologies or innovating sustainable solutions then #RBUSA is the place for you. Whether it’s decarbonizing, value chain transformation, DE&I, or ESG disclosure you can find your next sustainable partner in our Brand Partner Directory.	Audience Interactivity We know that opportunities to interact with your peers are what make events special. That’s why wherever possible and using the latest technology we will continue to deliver live Q&As, breakout sessions & workshops and audience polls.

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Mission Statement:

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For the past 20 years, Responsible Business has been widely regarded as the world’s leading platform for business leaders looking to share new ideas and innovations that have helped shape the future of sustainable business. It serves as a platform for the world’s leading executives and businesses to come together and share their latest ideas, visions and actions and deliver a more sustainable and just future.

At this year’s virtual event our aim is to provide the business-critical discussions that will help businesses innovate, invest, and collaborate to lead the sustainability transition. We will provide the ideas and answers to deliver change

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5 reasons why you should attend the summit

Case-study heavy. You need to see real, detailed examples. Our speakers will provide you with them.
Practical learnings & interactivity: We’re not afraid to talk about what doesn’t work as much as what does! Our sessions are practical with live polling and interactive questions. We guarantee you'll walk away with new ideas and contacts to help improve your strategy for 2022 and beyond.
A team learning experience. Now more than ever we need to be working together to lead a new sustainable business future. Participate as a team to build company-wide insights, transform culture as one and significantly save on cost.
Curated content: We lead our conferences with the latest ideas and case studies out there and take pride in our in-depth research. Hundreds of conversations with sustainability pioneers went into preparing the agenda to ensure it is tailored for your needs.
An unrivalled networking opportunity: We pinpoint the brands that are doing the most impactful work to share their learnings on stage and in the networking area. 60-70% of attendees will be senior-manager level or above brand practitioners. Senior leaders finding answers to their critical challenges, together.

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Destination 2030: The Roadmap to Lead a New Business Future

Policy Change | Decarbonization | Social Equality

Join 4,000+ virtual attendees. Confirm your place today!

Global leaders driving the new business future

Join 4,000+ virtual attendees. Confirm your place today!

5 essential themes for 2021:

Decision Makers Driving Change in 2021

Demonstrate Leadership – Partner with Reuters Events: Responsible Business

Responsible Business USA: The Roadmap to Lead a New Business Future

Climate Leadership

Diversity Equity & Inclusion

Policy & Regulations

ESG Disclosure and Investment

Value Chain Transformation

Be Part of #RBUSA 2021

Interested in getting involved with Reuters Events: Responsible Business program?

Attended by the world’s leading brands:

Executive Officers:

Sustainability:

Finance:

Environment:

Government:

Best-in-class virtual conference experience

Join 4,000+ virtual attendees. Confirm your place today!

Set Targets, Build Partnerships, Break News

Why Responsible Business USA is a Must-Attend Event

Join 4,000+ virtual attendees. Confirm your place today!

Learn from 30+ online sessions and interact with 80+ speakers

Mission Statement:

Join 4,000+ virtual attendees. Confirm your place today!

5 reasons why you should attend the summit

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Here to help

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