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 Navigating ESG in the Lab: How My Green Lab Certification Aligns with Corporate Sustainability Goals & Global Regulations
Synopsis
- Exploring how My Green Lab Certification and the ACT Ecolabel align with corporate sustainability goals and global regulations, including CSRD and the EU Green Claims Directive
- Learning how My Green Lab’s third-party verified programs provide rigorous, transparent frameworks for lab sustainability across operations and products
- Understanding how organizations are using these certifications to meet compliance, reduce Scope 3 emissions, and build supplier accountability across global value chains
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 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
10:30 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.
11:00 am Morning Break
11:30 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 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
12:00 pm Panel Discussion: Beyond Compliance: Building and Scaling Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) in Life Sciences Supply Chains
Synopsis
- Exploring how companies assess and prioritize risk across global suppliers (tools, frameworks used)
- Conducting audits and remediating findings
- Highlighting approaches for supplier engagement and capacity-building
- Examining transparency and reporting strategies under evolving legal and investor expectations
- Discussing the business benefits of proactive HRDD (e.g., fewer disruptions, greater investor trust, stronger brand reputation)
12:30 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
1:00 pm Lunch Hosted by My Green Lab:
Synopsis
Join My Green Lab for their hosted lunch, where you can enjoy your meal alongside exclusive, focused discussions and networking.
Tackling Scope 3 & Supplier Engagement to Increase Value Chain Sustainability Impact
2:00 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
2:30 pm From Compliance to Impact: Operationalizing ESG in the Life Science Lab
Synopsis
- Investigate why most ESG targets stall at the lab bench and how to bridge the “execution gap”
- Discover three high-ROI operational levers to drive increased sustainability and efficiency
- Lead with a practical 3-step roadmap to kick-start carbon reductions, cost savings, and CSRD/SEC-ready reporting
2:40 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
3:10 pm Afternoon Break & Networking
3:40 pm Session Lead By Sustainability Roundtable
3:50 pm Practical Session: Operationalizing Carbon, Waste & Water Reduction Goals: Embedding ESG & Sustainability Across the Organization
Synopsis
- Aligning internal sustainability goals by addressing key challenges in carbon, waste, and water reduction across business operations
- Developing a step-by-step roadmap to operationalize sustainability, including team creation, database setup, and project planning for internal stakeholder buy-in
- Defining reporting frameworks, setting measurable goals, and building a business case to prioritize efforts and drive meaningful execution