Summit Agenda
8:00 - 9:00 am | Doors Open & Networking
Event registration is open, enjoy networking with your fellow Sustainability Summit colleagues.
9:00 - 9:45 a.m. | Opening & Keynote Presentation by Kaitlin Bergan, Head of Sustainable Client Solutions, Americas, at BlackRock
The program officially kicks off with opening remarks from Baiju Shah, CEO of the Greater Cleveland Partnership and keynote address from BlackRock's Head of Sustainable Client Solutions, Americas, Kaitlin Bergan
- Keynote Presentation: Investors Making Sustainable Impact
9:45 - 10:30 a.m. | The Business Case for Sustainability | Morning Panel Discussion
A panel of regional corporate sustainability leaders discuss overcoming challenges in sustainability--and delivering more powerful results.
- Cleveland- Cliffs, Traci Forrester, EVP of Environmental & Sustainability
- Nestle, Chastity McLeod, VP of Sustainability, North America
- Avient, Walter Ripple, VP, Sustainability
- Avery Dennison, Diana Smirnova, VP of R&D Materials Group, North America
- Moderator: Emily Keller, Manager, Sustainability Initiatives, Greater Cleveland Partnership
10:30 - 10:45 a.m. | Breaktime
Enjoy time to refresh, grab a snack and get ready to dive into innovative breakout sessions.
10:45 - 11:30 a.m. | Breakout Sessions
- Energy & Decarbonization - Trane Technologies, Nestle, Clean Future Ohio and Energy Harbor
- Agriculture: Clean and Green Food - Bay Branch Farm, Rust Belt Riders, The Nature Conservancy, Nestle and JobsOhio
- How to Engage with Your Finance Team - Eaton, PNC, Blue CSR Strategies
- Water: Hydrating our Great Region - Cleveland Water, Ohio Lake Erie Commission, Cleveland Water Alliance and Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
11:30 - 12:45 p.m. | Lunch and Discussion with Anne M. Vogel, Director, Ohio EPA
A conversation with the Director of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Anne Vogel, about the state's priorities and initiatives.
12:45- 1:30 p.m. | Breakout Sessions
- Partnering for Positive Impact - The Nature Conservancy, Western Reserve Land Conservancy, Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Nordson
- Powering Greater Cleveland with the Sun - Progressive Corporation, Solar United Neighbors, YellowLite, Cleveland Foundation and Cuyahoga County
- Financing the Green Economy - KeyBank, Growth Opportunities, Emerald Built Environments and George Gund Foundation
- Innovation for Sustainable Growth - Great Lakes Biomimicry, Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School Management, Dix & Eaton, Lincoln Electric and Lubrizol
1:30- 1:45 p.m. | Breaktime
Enjoy time to refresh and transition to the afternoon breakout sessions.
1:45 - 2:30 p.m. | Breakout Sessions
- Collecting Data and Setting Targets - Avient, The Climate Registry, Assurance Service Pease Bell, PwC
- Corporate Finance and Sustainability - How to Keep Your CFO Happy - Cohen & Co, Huntington, Dinsmore & Shohl and Nordson
- Attract Talent through Sustainability - Avery Dennison, Cleveland Cavaliers and Rock Entertainment Group, Cleveland Clinic and American Greetings
- The Scope 3 Story: How to Engage Your Supply Chain - World Kinect, Sustainability Solutions, Venture Forward Strategies, Cleveland Clinic and Parker Hannifin
2:30 - 2:45 p.m. | Breaktime
Enjoy time to refresh, grab a snack, and prepare for the closing panel and reception.
2:45 - 3:30 p.m. | Closing Panel: A Greater Cleveland Climate Plan
A conversation with key public, private and philanthropic leaders about the region's climate plan, actions and air, land and water goals for our environment.
- Cuyahoga County, Executive, Chris Ronayne
- Greater Cleveland Partnership, CEO, Baiju Shah
- Cleveland Foundation, CEO, Lillian Kuri
- City of Cleveland, Director, Sarah O'Keeffe
3:30 - 5:00 p.m. | Reception & Networking
Wrap-up your day with complimentary food and beverages with your fellow Sustainability Summit colleagues.
