Opening Keynote - Driving Sustainability Value Beyond the Gates

This session will feature the perspectives from two leaders who are using sustainability to shape business decisions that drive their internal operations and external brand awareness. Hear how Subaru of Indiana has developed partnerships with outside organizations to spread its zero-waste-to-landfill expertise, including benchmarking with over 100 companies. SC Johnson will discuss how its decisions to disclose ingredients and alter beloved products have sent ripples through the company and the broader industry. Get ready to experience the view at the front of the pack.

• Tom Easterday, Executive Vice President, Secretary & CLO; Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. - Bio
• Kelly Semrau, Senior Vice President Global Corporate Affairs, Communication and Sustainability; S.C. Johnson & Son Inc. - Bio

Sharpening your Sustainability Strategy

Over the past several years there has been a shift away from the idea that companies should have a program for every sustainability issue, instead moving toward a belief that companies should focus on the areas where they stand to have the greatest impact. From the release of GRI's G4 protocol to the conversation about using materiality assessments, learn how your peers are getting more strategic on sustainability programs and metrics and driving towards meaningful outcomes.

• Balaji Jayaseelan, Senior Manager, Global Environment and Sustainability; Newell Brands Inc.
• Paul Campbell, Director, Sustainability/Green Leadership; Sears Holdings Corp. - Bio

NAEM Benchmark Discussion – Supply Chain Sustainability

This interactive session will feature results from NAEM's conference survey, and will look at what efforts companies are making to engage with their suppliers, including who holds the responsibility internally. In addition the survey results, this session will feature case study presentations on how specific companies are evaluating vendors and working with them to make gains on common social, environmental and performance goals. Conference attendees will be sent the survey in advance, and will receive the full set of results afterward.

• Taylor Gelsinger, Research Analyst; NAEM - Bio
• Rick Love, Manager, Environmental Sustainability; United Technologies Corp. - Bio
• Matt Kovatch, Senior Manager - Environment, Health & Safety Governance; AbbVie Inc. - Bio

Sustainability Reporting Trends and Strategies

While sustainability reporting is becoming more common, there are still many different approaches to take. Our speakers will explain the strategies their companies have employed to efficiently control the flow of external information, and how corporate disclosure may change in the years to come.

• Anisha Ladha, Senior Environmental Engineer; Intel Corp.
• Paul Holdredge, Manager, Resource Strategies; General Electric Co.

Advancing Water Stewardship

While there is increasing agreement on the need to properly account for and manage water, consensus has been missing around what responsible use looks like. This session will explain the Alliance for Water Stewardship's Standard System, which aims to create a common framework for water stewardship, along with companies that are using it.

• Carter Hanson, Senior Manager Environmental Affairs & Sustainability; Smithfield Foods Inc.
• Matt Howard, Director of Alliance for Water Stewardship - North America; The Water Council - Bio
• Audrey Templeton, Environmental Engineer; MillerCoors LLC