Conference Day One | Wednesday, July 9
7:30 am Coffee & Registration
8:25 am Chair’s Opening Remarks
Navigating the New Executive Order on Regulations to Future-Proof Compliance
8:30 am Understanding the Evolving Regulatory Landscape: What’s Changing, When is it Changing, & How It Will Impact You?
Synopsis
- Navigating Uncertainty: How to proactively manage ongoing regulatory shifts, ambiguity, and the absence of clear ESG guidelines in the US
- Adapting External Communications: What changes are life science companies making to align external ESG reporting with evolving regulatory expectations?
- Futureproofing Compliance Programs: Designing ESG initiatives that not only anticipate future US regulations but also meet the expectations of European-based customers and investors
9:00 am Session Led by My Green Labs
9:30 am Preparing for California’s New Carbon Emission & Scope 3 Reporting Requirements
Synopsis
- Clarifying the scope of California’s latest carbon emission and Scope 3 disclosure regulations — who is impacted, when compliance deadlines will take effect, and key reporting thresholds
- Discovering best practices for laying the groundwork for seamless reporting, from data collection to supplier engagement
- Breaking down what information must be reported, how it should be measured, and which frameworks to align with
- Exploring the ripple effect of California’s legislation and what it could signal for future state-level reporting mandates across the US
10:00 am Speed Networking Session
Synopsis
Join our speed networking session tailored for ESG professionals, like yourselves, to connect with fellow industry peers to facilitate rapid yet meaningful exchanges of insights and expertise. Elevate your networking experience during this session designed for impactful connections within the space.
10:30 am Morning Break
11:00 am Fire-Side Discussion: Navigating the Executive Order’s Impact on DE&I Reporting for Global Life Science Companies
Synopsis
- Understanding how the executive order is reshaping DE&I and supplier diversity reporting expectations and what this means for global companies operating across multiple regulatory landscapes
- Exploring how companies are redefining their DE&I programs to maintain momentum without exposing themselves to legal risks
- Discussing practical approaches to continue driving DE&I and supplier diversity progress while adapting external communication to align with evolving regulatory requirements
- Gaining insights into how companies are reprioritizing DE&I efforts—whether by restructuring initiatives, reducing public disclosures, or embedding DE&I into broader ESG strategies
11:30 am Panel Led by Stantec
12:00 pm Roundtable Discussion: Charting a Path Forward: Driving Climate Progress Amidst Evolving US Regulations
Synopsis
- Developing strategies to navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape while maintaining momentum on climate action for US-based companies
- Understanding the impact of the changing administration and regulatory shifts, and how to balance minimal US requirements with more stringent global expectations
- Exploring whether companies should continue pursuing climate mitigation efforts and how to align these initiatives with new US compliance mandates
- Identifying ways to advance climate progress while balancing business profitability, stakeholder expectations, and regulatory uncertainty
12:30 pm Lunch & Networking Break
1:30 pm Balancing Net Zero Ambitions with Profitability, Compliance & the Evolving Geopolitical Landscape
Synopsis
- Exploring strategies to advance sustainability goals while navigating shifting regulatory frameworks and minimizing operational disruption
- Sharing best practices on responsible stewardship – from setting net zero targets to optimizing natural resource utilization and waste stream management
- Developing approaches to balance ambitious climate commitments with profitability, stakeholder expectations, and long-term business resilience
2:00 pm Roundtable Discussion: Anticipating the Impact of the SEC Rollback: Navigating Fragmented Environmental Reporting Across the US
Synopsis
- Assessing the implications of the anticipated Securities Exchange Commission rollback on environmental disclosure requirements
- Analyzing what a state-by-state approach to environmental reporting could look like and how it will affect companies operating across multiple states
- Uncovering potential challenges of navigating a patchwork of state-level regulations, from conflicting requirements to operational complexities
- Developing strategies to monitor evolving regulations, prioritize compliance efforts, and maintain consistency in reporting across jurisdictions
2:30 pm Session Led by Triumvirate Environment
2:40 pm Afternoon Break & Networking
Tackling Scope 3 & Supplier Engagement to Increase Value Chain Sustainability Impact
3:10 pm Prioritizing Scope 3 Reporting Categories to Unlock Actionable Insights
Synopsis
- Identifying the most material Scope 3 categories for life science companies to streamline reporting and maximize impact
- Exploring best practices for collecting high-quality, relevant data across complex supply chains
- Learning from industry success stories and uncovering common challenges to enhance Scope 3 disclosure accuracy and transparency
3:40 pm Session Lead By Sustainability Roundtable
3:50 pm Driving Supplier Collaboration Amid Competing Priorities to Strengthen Sustainability Partnerships
Synopsis
- Developing strategies to categorize suppliers by understanding the distinct regulatory pressures and priorities facing manufacturers versus chemical suppliers
- Exploring methods for aligning internal stakeholders to advocate for supplier sustainability training and build a compelling business case for executive leadership buy-in
- Defining clear internal roles and responsibilities to enhance supplier knowledge and engagement, tailored to different functions across procurement, compliance, and sustainability teams