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  • 9:30 - 9:50 AM Interview Feature
    Matt Bird

    AI-Powered Sustainability Risk Management: Socialsuite & ServiceNow

    Live from the floor of The Nest Climate Campus. Hosted By: Matt Bird, CEO & Editor-in-Chief, ESG News

  • 10:00 - 10:30 AM Fireside Chat
    Romain Ciarlet

    Driving the Blue Economy Transition

    This fireside chat will explore the ocean’s pivotal role in addressing the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss. Covering more than 70% of our planet, the ocean is not only a life-support system but also a vast source of solutions, from renewable energy and sustainable food to nature-based carbon storage. This conversation will examine why advancing the blue economy is essential to deliver both resilience and prosperity, and how ocean innovation can unlock the transformative potential of the ocean in the global sustainability transition.

  • 10:30 - 10:50 AM Fireside Chat
    Mandi McReynolds

    Navigating a Data-Driven Future: The Unified C-Suite

    The roles of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Chief Sustainability Officer (CS) are converging to form a powerful new alliance. This collaboration isn't just about operational efficiency; it's a fiduciary duty to stakeholders, ensuring companies make financially sound, sustainable decisions that drive long-term value. Hear about strategies this partnership can employ to build a resilient and responsible organization. The conversation will touch on how to:

    • Build trust through transparent data practices.
    • Responsibly integrate AI and robust data governance to enhance sustainability efforts.
    • Utilize verifiable, integrated reporting to meet increasing regulatory demands and fuel both short- and long-term growth.

  • 11:00 - 11:30 AM Fireside Chat
    Seth Forman

    AI & Sustainability: Innovations in 2025

    This session brings together technology leaders from industry-leading platforms to explore advancements that have a material impact on corporate sustainability and climate goals.

  • 9:30 - 10:30 AM Panel Session
    Amy Springsteel

    Career Evolution for Sustainability Executives: Inside the Corporate Walls and Beyond

    This session explores how senior sustainability professionals and Chief Sustainability Officers can foster their careers in an uncertain sustainability environment. We'll discuss changes to how you operate in current roles, and options for job search and transitioning out, such as work in sustainable investing, entrepreneurship and leveraging the fractional sustainability trend. Join us to gain real-life insights from our expert panel who have made similar career moves or helped others do the same. Moderated by Amy Springsteel, former Chief Sustainability Officer, Bloomberg

  • Kristen Siemen profile on ESG News Live 10:30 - 11:00 AM Executive Interviews
    Kristen Siemen

    Executive Interviews

    Covering sustainability news and innovation live from the floor of The Nest Climate Campus. Hosted by ESG News.

  • 11:00 AM - 11:40 AM Panel Session

    Closing the Execution Gap: The 'HOW' of Sustainability

    This session focuses on the practical side of sustainability; how to move beyond strategy into real progress. Companies are adjusting to work effectively across business lines, embed sustainability into everyday operations, and overcome common barriers such as budget constraints. Hear about real approaches to collaboration, alignment, and execution that ensure sustainability initiatives translate into measurable impact.

  • 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM Executive Interviews
    Amy Springsteel

    Executive Interviews

    Live from the floor of The Nest Climate Campus in the Javits Center. Moderated By: Amy Springsteel, Former Chief Sustainbality Officer, Bloomberg

  • Kristen Siemen profile on ESG News Live 9:00 - 10:00 AM Executive Interviews
    Kristen Siemen

    Executive Interviews

  • 10:30 - 11:30 AM Fireside Chat
    Shadi Bakour

    The PATH to Eliminate 10 Billion Single-use Plastic Bottles

    It turns out that life in plastic is not so fantastic. Single-use plastics are everywhere, and so are the risks they pose, ranging from PFAS contamination, microplastics and reporting requirements to waste management systems that struggle to keep up. Hear from Shadi Bakour, CEO and Co-Founder of PATH Water, as he leads a conversation on how bold innovation in packaging can deliver measurable change, including the company's mission to eliminate 10 billion single-use plastic bottles. This session will challenge business-as-usual thinking and explore how investors and brands can collaborate to disrupt conventional approaches to sustainability with innovative solutions that prove impact at scale.

  • 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM Panel Session
    Ketan Patel

    Sustainable Finance & ESG in India: Unlocking Capital Flows

    This session will delve into India’s regulatory frameworks, investor appetite, and innovative financial instruments driving ESG integration.

  • 12:45 - 1:45 PM Panel Session
    Peter Boyd

    Environmental Education & Career-Building: Insights from Past, Present, and Future

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