COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
Sustainable Retail Summit
Programme
Join Nathalie Roos, CEO of LIPTON Teas and Infusions, as she shares valuable insights on building trust, fostering mutual value in the dynamic consumer goods industry and explores practical strategies for implementing health and sustainability at the core of business.
Plenary Hall (Carstensen / Foor -1)
As an official “Accelerator” of the UN’s Race to Zero campaign, the CGF has committed to support its members’ decarbonisation efforts and to use its influential reach to increase awareness of the UN campaign. In this session, panelists from leading companies dedicated to driving progress on carbon reduction and inspiring others to commit, will explore the transformative journey and key challenges of the Race to Zero initiative and provide insights on the collective action needed from businesses to achieve net-zero emissions.
Plenary Hall (Carstensen / Foor -1)
Join this session to explore the intersection of health and sustainability in LATAM, where panelists will explore the region’s unique challenges, opportunities and innovative approaches to promote health and well-being while advancing sustainability goals and tackling realities on the ground for the most vulnerable.
Plenary Hall (Carstensen / Foor -1)
Join this session to learn more about how industry can leverage collective action to eradicate forced labour. Through practical case studies, we will examine successful strategies for fostering collective action and implementing a pragmatic business approach to human rights due diligence.
Panelists will focus on the integration of Human Rights Due Diligence systems within corporate operations, emphasising the pivotal role of certification in driving effective HRDD implementation. Delegates will hear about the Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI), used as a pivotal tool for enhancing corporate due diligence and promoting social sustainability, as well as gain insights on the transition from HRDD to environmental considerations to highlight the importance of a holistic approach to sustainability.
Plenary Hall (Carstensen / Foor -1)
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This interactive session explores the critical need to harmonise renewable energy initiatives with human rights principles. Delving into the practical process of green energy transition, the human rights considerations as well as current initiatives and frameworks, we will discuss what is practically required for industry to reach a just green transition.
In this session, panelists will discuss the importance of disclosure, transparency and the communication of ESG goals and company progress towards them, including the impact that ESG policies have on both company’s internal performance and wider society. Panelists will explore the challenges & hindrances of ESG reporting and responsible investment, as well as the solutions and ways forward. Why is there a need for a standard approach for reporting on ESG topics? What are the challenges ahead and the inevitable path towards interlinking sustainability with financial reporting? Do reporting figures match with the reality on the ground? How can companies find the right balance between short-term performance requirements and the investments needed to meet longer-term ESG goals? How can ESG be embedded in corporate strategy as a prerequisite for successful deployment? As climate change increasingly affects the ability to deliver sustained profits, what will a successful ESG approach look like?
The CGF’s Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) distinguishes itself as more than a standard or certification scheme for social compliance. Instead, its objective is to align various schemes based on industry-defined sustainability expectations. It provides clear guidance to buyers and suppliers on which schemes cover essential sustainability requirements and implement appropriate governance and verification practices. Join panelists to learn how achieving SSCI Recognition demonstrates a commitment to elevating certification standards, fostering harmonization, and promoting alignment across the consumer goods industry.
Join TerraCycle Inc. CEO, Tom Szaky, who will lead an intensive, deep-dive workshop to help companies identify the barriers and opportunities to incorporate sustainability and circular design into their business.
Vandsalen (Ground Floor)
Retailers and FMCGs can embrace the circular economy as a framework for ensuring their impact regenerates our natural ecosystems. Join panelists, including the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and stakeholders from across the food system, as they discuss how the sector can embrace circularity to improve and enhance landscapes, enabling nature to thrive.
Plenary Hall (Carstensen / Foor -1)
Plenary Hall (Carstensen / Foor -1)
Plenary Hall (Carstensen / Foor -1)