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Dr Stefanos Fotiou is responsible for the planning and implementation of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific’s work on natural resources management, climate change, sustainable urban development, and the green economy. From decarbonisation through to the cities of the future, we sat down with Stefanos to sharpen our approach to the epidemic political and industrial challenges that threaten our sustainability outlook. A Sharper Vision for a Cleaner Future

The developed world has The failure to decarbonise Air pollution is both a Climate action has traditionally created a is caused not by economic tangible and daily impact traditionally been seen sharp division between barriers but by vested on human wellbeing felt as the developed world’s the urban and the natural corporate interests and in cities across the world, luxury, but the developing realm. With urbanisation political inertia. How do and a sign that earth’s world’s burden. How and environmental we overcome political lungs are choking on can we ensure that degradation closely and corporate barriers to greenhouse gas emissions. climate action does linked, how can we ensure a critical mass of How can we both reduce not unjustly reinforce ensure the cities of the climate action is achieved? air pollution and leverage developing nations’ future work in synthesis, its tangibility for broader economic disadvantage, not antithesis, with the The UN Secretary General climate awareness? while recognising that ecosystems they inhabit? has recently outlined these countries will specific measures that The causes of air pollution be most affected by We have recently published can ensure a critical mass and the sources of pollution climate changes? in UNESCAP the “Future of climate action. These vary among various of Asian and the Pacific Cities” report which outlines include to cancel all global countries and geographical The international framework pathways for sustainable coal projects in the pipeline, areas. Our study shows for of climate negotiations urbanisation. The report end coal plant financing example that in Thailand recognises the principle of makes the case for four & shift investment to and other countries in the common but differentiated priorities to realize a renewable energy projects region, forest fires and responsibility. This principle, sustainable urban future in and jump-start a global agricultural fires are a big and the way that is applied, Asia and the Pacific, each of can ensure a fair transition which contain specific policy effort to a just transition. source of pollutants. Internal pathways (15 pathways in In addition, putting a fair combustion vehicles are also to carbon neutral economy. total). A sustainable future price on coal and applying responsible for a big part While the practical occurs when planning lays widely the polluters pay of air pollution alongside application of this principle a foundation; resilience principle are measures that energy generation from requires set standards and guards against future risk; are very much needed. fossil fuels and industrial reference dates it is still smart cities deploy the In the UNESCAP we’ve activity. To respond to this a guiding principle. The best technology for the job; and financing tools showed with our analytical multi-dimensional problem, Paris agreement has also help pay for it all. Getting work that such measures we need a set of solutions established a mechanism these essentials right in create economic and that are targeting three for Loss and Damages. cities today is vital in order social co-benefits beyond categories of measures: The so-called Warsaw to adapt to the demands the environmental ones. Conventional emission International Mechanism for of tomorrow. When it Using this evidence during controls focusing on Loss and Damage promotes comes to the synthesis of urban development and policy making will help emissions that lead to the the implementation of ecosystems let me make to overcome a number of formation of fine particulate approaches to address loss reference to the one of the behavioral and institutional matter (PM2.5). Further and damage associated with 15 pathways of the report barriers. I also believe that air-quality measures for climate change impacts, in a namely the “use of nature- greater accountability of reducing emissions that comprehensive, integrated based solutions and resilient all stakeholders will result lead to the formation of and coherent manner. The infrastructure in integrated PM2.5 and are not yet major mechanism is established urban and climate change in better climate action. planning”. There are a components of clean air under the United Nations number of concrete actions policies in many parts of Framework Convention on that cities can implement the region. And measures Climate Change to assist on linking urbanization with contributing to development developing countries that ecosystems such as the: priority goals with benefits are particularly vulnerable - Development of for air quality. Such to the adverse effects constructed wetlands for contaminant remediation measures include but are of climate change by: and maintaining not limited to the following:- - Enhancing knowledge ecosystem services. - Strengthen emission and understanding of - Large scale application standards for road vehicles comprehensive risk of urban agroforestry to - Strengthen industrial management approaches to address challenges of land process emissions standards address loss and damage tenure, health, food security and unemployment. - Better management of - Strengthening dialogue, - Rehabilitating mangroves agricultural crop residues coordination, coherence to protect coastlines and - Prevent forest and peatland and synergies among island biodiversity in fires Promote more efficient relevant stakeholders coastal and island cities rice production practices - Enhancing action - Use of combined - Increase electrification and support, including natural and engineered of transport while at the finance, technology and infrastructure for water management. same time replacing capacity-building. fossil fuel energy sources with renewable ones. Charting a New Path to Progress The ongoing pandemic has had a consequential impact on all sectors of the national economy, but perhaps none more than the airline industry. As Group Executive, Government, Industry, International, Sustainability at QANTAS Airways, Andrew has visibility over the disruption that has unfolded and the potential for sustainable change moving forward. We sat down with Andrew to discuss what is on the horizon for the nation’s carrier.

Andrew Parker, Group Executive, Government, Industry, International, Sustainability Qantas Airways

You witnessed first-hand the devastation that group’s activities, and this has stood us in good crises can wreak on industries dependent stead during this period. on the global movement of people. How did Qantas respond to the challenge, and how will Qantas was very quick to recognise the impact on COVID shape the way businesses think about our business and to take the necessary steps to risk? reduce operating costs in recognition of the near total collapse in revenues. We engaged with all The aviation industry has experience in managing stakeholder groups, employees, supply partners, and reacting to risk. Whilst COVID has certainly lenders, the government and our customers been one of the biggest challenges the broader to introduce measures to preserve cash to give community and airlines have experienced in the the groups flying businesses their best chance last 100 years, it isn’t the first crisis and won’t be of survival over what has continued to be an the last. We have in place a robus Risk Governance everchanging and unknown time frame. framework that is consistent across all of the Sadly, we had to stand down over 25,000 of resume full flying services, we expect you to be our employees in the first phase, reduce overall doing this more sustainably and not return to the numbers by a minimum of 8500, raise capital from ways of the past”. For Qantas, this is not optional the market to fund ongoing cash flow, and talk to - it’s a fundamental part of our post COVID flying our suppliers to seek deferred payment terms. strategy. We are determined to make progress on These are very significant changes to a business the development of SAF production in Australia, based around its people. As borders slowly start to expand our carbon offset options for customers opening again we will rebuild the business in a and to introduce operational and technology smarter way. We know the travel experience will be improvements that reduce our carbon footprint. different post COVID but we believe Qantas is well positioned to meet the needs and expectations of Whilst investors are leading the pressure for its customers. airlines to clearly set emissions reductions pathways and targets, they are not lone voices. Aviation produces around 2 per cent of all Our customer engagement research continues to global CO2 emissions. How has Qantas flag that customers will choose businesses with a responded to the challenge of committing to clearly demonstrated sustainability plan over one real emissions reductions in an industry reliant which is vague in its targets and commitments. on fuel emissions? Our employees also insist we take action and view this as a fundamental component of our brand and Reducing our impact on the environment is in their choice of employer. In summary, not only one of the core pillars of the Qantas Strategy. is it the right thing to do, but it makes complete We recognise that we must demonstrate a business sense to continue to emphasise and drive clear focused plan that delivers a tangible and our sustainability initiatives. measurable pathway to real emissions reductions over time. We have taken a number of industry What are some of the lessons and leading initiatives including being the second opportunities you see coming out of Qantas’ airline in the world to adopt a net zero emissions Fly Carbon Neutral program? target for 2050, committed $50m over the next 10 years to support the development of a sustainable The Qantas Fly Carbon Neutral program has aviation fuel ( SAF ) industry and are exploring been running for over 10 years and is one of with our aircraft and engine suppliers new low the most successful airline consumer emissions emission technologies including hybrid electric offsetting programs in the world. Up to 10% of our and hydrogen powered aircraft. passengers who directly book their flights with us choose to offset their flying. As this is only 50% of Qantas Group joined the Climate Active 100+ the passengers we carry (the rest book their flights coalition and was an early adopter of both the through agents) we are expanding the offering Taskforce for Climate Related Financial Disclosures to our agency partners in 2021. Despite the (TCFD) and of the Carbon Offset Reduction significant reduction in flying we are really pleased Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). These to see that the 10% take up has been maintained measures are all designed to track and measure, and slightly increased over the last 12 months on a consistent basis, real emissions reductions which demonstrates our passengers value the and we believe will be important to demonstrate program and want to participate in it. to our stakeholders our real progress in reducing our emissions. We believe we can do more however and would Over the next year we plan to develop interim like to see that take up closer to 50% across the targets to chart a clear path to our net zero Qantas and Jetstar brands. The challenge is emissions 2050 goal and embed sustainability in always to better communicate the program to our all key business decision making. passengers. Many are still not clear what a carbon offset is and how it benefits the environment How can we ensure that the COVID recovery and also how little the cost is to offset your flight. emphasises sustainability imperatives? Offsetting the cost of a Sydney / Melbourne return flight costs less than the price of a cup of coffee. One of the most common statements I hear from investors, employees and customers is “when you EVENT SCHEDULE · DAY ONE TUESDAY, 16 MARCH 2021

08:30 Registration, Refreshments & Networking 08:40 Registration, Refreshments & Networking

09:00 OPENING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIRMAN CLAIRE FERRES MILES 9:05 OPENING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIRMAN ANDREW PETERSEN The Challenges & Opportunities Reshaping Retail Chief Executive OfficerSustainability Victoria Chief Executive Officer Business Council for Sustainable 09:10 GLOBAL KEYNOTE KEVIN RABINOVITCH Development Australia Mars Inc: A New Perspective on Sustainability Global Vice President, Sustainability Mars (USA) 09:10 GLOBAL KEYNOTE INTERVIEW DANIELLA FOSTER 09:35 OUTLOOK SESSION RICCARDO RIZZI Planning Ahead: A New Lease on Sustainability Vice President & Global Head of Public Affairs Business Imperatives: Defining Your Sustainability Agenda Director Sustainability IFM, Energy and and Sustainability Consumer Health Climate’s primacy as a mainstream political and economic issue is challenging businesses to Sustainability Services, Australia Bayer (USA) reconceive established operating models. This session sets the tone for the Summit, as we Jones Lang LaSalle discuss the rising influence of sustainability practice over the corporate agenda. We will consider MARGARET STUART 09:35 CONSUMER SESSION SARAH CLARKE how corporations are navigating an increasingly hostile climate debate and uncover whether Head of Corporate and External Relations Nestlé Advocacy at Scale: Influencing the Social Agenda Group General Manager, Sustainability and Reputation extreme ideas about sustainability are as popular in the real world as they are on Twitter. ROGER SHARP Sustainability is on the consumer mind. We are holding ourselves and the brands that Mirvac Chief Sustainability & Corporate Affairs Officer represent us to higher levels of accountability. But creating a lasting impression on RYAN SWENSON Bupa Australia consumers and permanently shifting behaviour remains a considerable challenge. Head of Sustainable Development In this session, we will discuss the ways in which businesses are educating and Officeworks 10:25 Morning Refreshments & Networking influencing consumers to make more sustainable, ethical purchasing decisions. SALLY TOWNSEND Head of Sustainability ASHLEIGH GAY 11:00 SPONSOR KEYNOTE Blackmores Head of Sustainability Leadership What Does Sustainability Leadership Look Like? A Conversation We Need to Have Edge Environment 10:25 NATIONAL KEYNOTE AMANDA BANFIELD Growth vs. Impact: Gaining buy-in from the Board 11:15 LEADERSHIP SESSION DAVID INALL Chief Executive Officer The Cost of Consumption: Aligning Sustainability and Business Objectives Chief Executive OfficerAustralian Dairy Farmers Nando’s Australia & New Zealand Is it possible to wholeheartedly pursue a sustainability agenda without cannibalizing JANETTE O’NEILL 10:50 Morning Refreshments & Networking your organisation’s profitability? This session addresses the seemingly contradictory Group Head of Sustainability QBE Insurance responsibilities of fueling growth through consumption while committing to ELOISE BISHOP 11:30 PARTNERSHIP SESSION KATE FORBES sustainable practice. We’ll hear how this dialogue plays out at the Board level, and Head of Sustainability Allied for Advantage: A Collaborative Response to Shared Challenges Director, Innovation see first-hand what courageous leadership looks like in sustainability. Country Road Group & David Jones Any individual organisation has only so much influence over the global carbon footprint. A Aesop DAVID COLEMAN collective response is required to elevate meaningful yet isolated impacts into outcomes of HELEN MILLICER Country Representative TK’Blue Agency greater significance. In this session, we’ll observe that the sustainability journey is better not Manager ANZPAC Plastic s Pact 12:05 NATIONAL KEYNOTE ANDREW PARKER walked alone; uncovering how companies can effectively align behind shared suppliers and the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation Sustainable flying post COVID: the Qantas plan Group Executive, Government, Industry, end-consumer to reform business practices and deliver CSR initiatives of substantial value. RICK LAMBELL International, Sustainability Qantas Head of Sustainable Development Kmart Group 12:30 Lunch and Networking 12:20 HEADLINE KEYNOTE DR STEFANOS FOTIOU Thinking beyond Carbon Offsetting how Business can Adapting to a long-term approach to Director, Environment and Development Division DAVID BENATTAR 13:40 INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE managing climate risk United Nations (TH) Sustainability at the Core: Shaping a Collective Response to Climate Crisis Chief Sustainability Officer The Warehouse Group (NZ 12:45 Lunch & Networking

14:00 SUPPLY CHAIN SESSION TROY POWELL 14:05 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT SESSION KIERA FLYNN Carving New Pathways: Ushering in a New Era of Supply Head of Sustainability Towards Transparency: Forging a Credible Path to Progress Sustainability Manager L’Oreal Australia As the dimensions of sustainability shift, businesses are reexamining and reengineering Orica Today’s business climate is embroiled by heightened transparency. From severe reputational damage FIONA LAWRIE their supply pathways to create long-term value while mitigating regulatory, operational and JEREMY GOODMAN to litigation emerging as a credible threat, climate-orientated financial disclosure has been cast into the Sustainability and Aboriginal Affairs Manager financial risks. The complexity of this task is not easily overstated. In this session, our panelists Director, Supply Chain light. In this session, we’ll hear from leading experts on how your organisation can measure and report Wesfarmers will candidly confront the reality of building supply chains for a sustainable future. Carnival Australia on systematic climate risks, and ultimately develop and implement actionable business responses. REBECCA JINKS Head of Sustainability Cushman & Wakefield LYNETTE RYAN Head of Sustainability 14:50 Afternoon Refreshments & Networking SunRice CHRIS HANCOCK 15:15 INDUSTRY KEYNOTE SUSAN MIZRAHI Enterprise Growth Leader Infusing Sustainability at the Business Core Chief Sustainability OfficerAustralia Post Bill Identity

15:40 CULTURE AND STRATEGY SESSION 14:50 JOINT KEYNOTE SIOBHAN LEACH Cultures Uncovered: Unleashing the Power of People JAANA QUAINTANCE-JAMES Sustainability in health care during a pandemic Group Sustainability Officer To truly infuse sustainability at the heart of your organisation, employees must align with - and Chief Sustainability Officer Ramsay Health Care unite behind - a shared corporate vision. But how do you build sustainability as a genuine Global Fashion Group SUE PANUCCIO commitment, rather than a scripted response to market forces? In this session, we’ll discuss the RUBY DIAZ National Environment Manager psychology behind culture, unpack the tools and strategies that enable constructive dialogue, Manager Environmental Sustainability Linfox Ramsay Health Care and hear what it takes to live and breathe sustainability as an anchor of corporate identity. KATHRYN FRANKLIN Sustainability Manager Coles 15:20 INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE ANDREAS AHRENS Adapting to a Sustainable Future: Transforming Traditional Business Models Head of Climate VANESSA WRIGHT Inter IKEA Group (SE) 16:30 GLOBAL KEYNOTE Vice President, Global Sustainability Stepping Up Action on Sustainability 15:45 CLOSING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIRMAN ANDREW PETERSEN Pernod Ricard (FR) Chief Executive Officer PROFESSOR STEVE EVANS Business Council for Sustainable 16:55 VISIONARY KEYNOTE Director of Research in Industrial Sustainability Development Australia Scaling Up Innovation for a Sustainable Future University of Cambridge (UK) 16:00 Close of Summit CLAIRE FERRES MILES 17:15 CLOSING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIRMAN Chief Executive OfficerSustainability Victoria

17:20 Close of Day One EVENT SCHEDULE · DAY TWO WEDNESDAY, 17 MARCH 2021

08:40 Registration, Refreshments & Networking

9:05 OPENING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIRMAN ANDREW PETERSEN Chief Executive Officer Business Council for Sustainable Development Australia

09:10 GLOBAL KEYNOTE INTERVIEW DANIELLA FOSTER Planning Ahead: A New Lease on Sustainability Vice President & Global Head of Public Affairs and Sustainability Consumer Health Bayer (USA)

09:35 CONSUMER SESSION SARAH CLARKE Advocacy at Scale: Influencing the Social Agenda Group General Manager, Sustainability and Reputation Sustainability is on the consumer mind. We are holding ourselves and the brands that Mirvac represent us to higher levels of accountability. But creating a lasting impression on RYAN SWENSON consumers and permanently shifting behaviour remains a considerable challenge. Head of Sustainable Development In this session, we will discuss the ways in which businesses are educating and Officeworks influencing consumers to make more sustainable, ethical purchasing decisions. SALLY TOWNSEND Head of Sustainability Blackmores

10:25 NATIONAL KEYNOTE AMANDA BANFIELD Growth vs. Impact: Gaining buy-in from the Board Chief Executive Officer Nando’s Australia & New Zealand

10:50 Morning Refreshments & Networking

11:30 PARTNERSHIP SESSION KATE FORBES Allied for Advantage: A Collaborative Response to Shared Challenges Director, Innovation Any individual organisation has only so much influence over the global carbon footprint. A Aesop collective response is required to elevate meaningful yet isolated impacts into outcomes of HELEN MILLICER greater significance. In this session, we’ll observe that the sustainability journey is better not Manager ANZPAC Plastic s Pact walked alone; uncovering how companies can effectively align behind shared suppliers and the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation end-consumer to reform business practices and deliver CSR initiatives of substantial value. RICK LAMBELL Head of Sustainable Development Kmart Group

12:20 HEADLINE KEYNOTE DR STEFANOS FOTIOU Thinking beyond Carbon Offsetting how Business can Adapting to a long-term approach to Director, Environment and Development Division managing climate risk United Nations (TH)

12:45 Lunch & Networking

14:00 SUPPLY CHAIN SESSION TROY POWELL Carving New Pathways: Ushering in a New Era of Supply Head of Sustainability As the dimensions of sustainability shift, businesses are reexamining and reengineering Orica their supply pathways to create long-term value while mitigating regulatory, operational and JEREMY GOODMAN financial risks. The complexity of this task is not easily overstated. In this session, our panelists Director, Supply Chain will candidly confront the reality of building supply chains for a sustainable future. Carnival Australia LYNETTE RYAN Head of Sustainability SunRice CHRIS HANCOCK Enterprise Growth Leader Bill Identity

14:50 JOINT KEYNOTE SIOBHAN LEACH Sustainability in health care during a pandemic Group Sustainability Officer Ramsay Health Care SUE PANUCCIO National Environment Manager Ramsay Health Care

15:20 INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE ANDREAS AHRENS Adapting to a Sustainable Future: Transforming Traditional Business Models Head of Climate Inter IKEA Group (SE)

15:45 CLOSING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIRMAN ANDREW PETERSEN Chief Executive Officer Business Council for Sustainable Development Australia

16:00 Close of Summit DANIELLA FOSTER Vice President & Global Head of Public created and implemented programs that positioned Affairs & Sustainability, Consumer Health Hilton as the industry leader in sustainable travel Bayer (USA) and tourism, launching its 2030 Goals agenda and securing the top ranking on the Dow Jones Daniella Foster is the Global Vice President and Sustainability Index among hospitality companies. Head of Public Affairs, Science and Sustainability for Bayer’s Consumer Health Division. In this role, Foster previously led global Corporate Affairs she is responsible for embedding sustainability and Science Communications for the innovation into the fabric of the divisional business model, hub of Mars, Incorporated. She also earned including strategy and ambition development, valuable public-sector experience at the U.S. implementation and impact stewardship. Department of State, where she held roles of increasing responsibility and scope, and owned This work focuses on empowering the the Department’s partnerships and social transformation of everyday health for 100 million innovation agenda. She is passionate about social people in underserved communities around the entrepreneurship and serves as the Chairwoman world by 2030 through health literacy programs, of the Emergent Leaders Network, a non-profit access strategies and planet-friendly packaging. she co-founded that provides scholarships and A policy innovator and social entrepreneur, she mentoring to community college students. has spent her career focused on actionable innovation in the government, business and Foster is a board member of the United Nations non-profit sectors. Foster has worked across Global Compact Network USA and the U.S. sectors leading initiatives to develop new brands Chamber of Commerce Foundation and serves as and categories, grow small businesses, connect a Commissioner for the Global Business Coalition entrepreneurs to global supply chains, develop Education’s Youth Skills and Innovation Commission. youth job skills and accelerate innovation. She holds an M.A. in Social and Public Policy from Georgetown University and a B.A. in Intercultural Previously, Foster was the Vice President of Global Communications and Business from Pepperdine Corporate Responsibility at Hilton, where she University.knows where we could end up next!”

PROFESSOR STEVE EVANS at the University of Cambridge, and leads research Director of Research in Industrial Sustainability across many aspects of the transformation toward Cambridge University a sustainable industrial system, he is also a visiting Professor at the Royal College of Art. Steve has Professor Steve Evans joined academia in 1988 after founded various cleantech start-ups. He has been 12 years in various industries. He has led the EPSRC Special Adviser to the House of Lords, as well as Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Industrial holding many policy informing roles in the UK and Sustainability bring together Cambridge, Cranfield, globally. In 2019, Steve was recognised by his peers Loughborough & Imperial College. He has led over for academic excellence by his election as Member £40m in grant research including the UKs 1st grant of Academia Europaea. Steve is particularly proud studying how multi-disciplinary teams innovate, and of his students who include two current female the 1st grant in sustainable business models and PVCs and the UKs first female Head of a Business what we now call Circular Economy (in 1995). Steve School. He is a father of two and a black belt at judo. is Director of the Centre for Industrial Sustainability

VANESSA WRIGHT Director for Chivas Brothers, the Scotch Whisky Vice President, Global Sustainability and Gin business. During her career, she has also Pernod Ricard (FR) worked for a number of luxury and food & drink consultancies and spent 5 years as a Senior Press Appointed to Pernod Ricard HQ in August 2017, Officer for The National Farmers Union. Vanessa has Vanessa is responsible for the creation and global been awarded The Cambridge Institute Business implementation of the Group’s new 2030 ‘Good Sustainability Management Certification. She is a Times from a Good Place’ Sustainability strategy Master of the Keepers of the Quaich, a Liveryman Before joining the HQ, she held the position of for the Worshipful Company of Distillers and is Global Communications Director for Martell Mumm a past Chairman of The Benevolent, the industry Perrier-Jouët and prior to this, she spent 17 years charity. She is an experienced scuba diver and has a in a number of Communications roles in the UK for passion for protection of the sea and environment. Pernod Ricard, including Global Communications

ANDREAS AHRENS He also leads the connected strategic initiative Head of Climate to secure that IKEA develop the organisation to Inter IKEA Group (SE) meet the set strategic commitments and targets to become climate positive by 2030 by reducing Andreas Ahrens, MSc in Engineering, leads the more greenhouse gas emissions than the IKEA climate agenda for Inter IKEA Group (the IKEA value chain emits, while growing the IKEA franchisor) and the full IKEA value-chain – from raw business. He has previously worked extensively material extraction to product end-of-life. He is with sustainability integration into both product the main spokesperson for climate – internally and development and supply chain management, with externally – for the total climate agenda at IKEA. special focus on climate and circular economy. DR STEFANOS FOTIOU as ideating and steering analytical work in the Director, Environment & Development Division substantive areas of his responsibility. Prior to this United Nations (TH) he worked for 10 years in the UN Environment Programme in various roles in the Economy Dr. Stefanos Fotiou is the Director of the Division and in the Asia-Pacific office. Before Environment and Development Division in the joining the UN, he had worked for the private sector United Nations ESCAP. Stefanos is responsible for and academia on issues of regional sustainable the planning and implementation of the UN ESCAP development. Throughout his career, Stefanos work on natural resources management, climate has taken leading roles in international fora, has change, sustainable urban development, green conceptualised and led the development of economy as well as for the overall coordination of regional and national strategies on environment the follow up and review of the 2030 Agenda and and sustainable development and his work has the SDGs. Highlights of his work in his current post been published and referenced. He holds a include successfully leading intergovernmental PhD in Natural Resource Economics, a Master of negotiations resulting in specific normative Science in Information Systems, and a Master of outcomes, establishing new initiatives on technical Science in Forestry and Natural Environment. cooperation and capacity development as well

KEVIN RABINOVITCH impact for Mars’ entire value chain and the Global VP Sustainability and Chief Climate Officer translation of external environmental science Mars (USA) into policy and strategy for the business.

Kevin Rabinovitch is the Global VP Sustainability Externally, among other roles, Kevin helps lead the and Chief Climate Officer for Mars, Incorporated. CGF Forest Positive Coalition of Action, the High In his role his team leads the corporate strategy Value Ecosystem pillar of OP2B and frequently for the Healthy Planet portion of Mars’ Sustainable speaks externally on behalf of Mars’ sustainability in A Generation Plan. This covers not just their program. He has been with Mars for 27 years, carbon, water and land targets but associated 14 years in sustainability and the first 13 in R&D policies and external engagement with expert functions of multiple Mars business segments in stakeholders. This includes directly managing a the U.S. and Europe specializing in technology global portfolio of renewable energy projects. development, scale up and intellectual property. His team leads the assessment of environmental

AMANDA BANFIELD to halve the impact of a Nando’s meal by 2030. In her Chief Executive Officer previous role as President Mondelez Australia, New Nando’s Australia & New Zealand Zealand & Japan she championed sustainability, including recently signing a renewable electricity Amanda has over 30 years experience in the food PPA with the City of Melbourne, reducing emissions industry. She’s passionate about growing people, from the Australian manufacturing of Cadbury brands and business, and believes that businesses chocolate, The Natural Confectionery Company have a vital leadership role to play in showing how and Pascall lollies by 83% and shrinking Mondelez’ this can be achieved sustainably and equitably. carbon footprint by 40,000 tonnes per year. As Deputy Chair of the Australian Food & Grocery Since joining Nando’s as CEO in July 2020, Amanda Council, Amanda has also focused on reducing the has been working with the team to accelerate and industry’s impact particularly relating to packaging. advance Nando’s sustainability agenda, committing

ANDREW PARKER & Transport Forum. Before Qantas, Andrew Group Executive, Government, Industry, was Senior Vice President – Public, International, International, Sustainability Industry, Environment Affairs at Emirates, based Qantas Airways in Dubai. Andrew was previously the founder and Managing Director of a large public affairs firm that Andrew manages the Group’s government, industry, was acquired by the Ogilvy Group in 2001. He has public policy, regulatory, international affairs and also been a press secretary and senior political sustainability worldwide. Andrew is a board member adviser to various Australian political leaders and of the peak advocacy group for airlines in the region Ministers and worked as a journalist in newspapers – Airlines for Australia New Zealand (A4ANZ) – and is and television in Australia, the US and UK. He is also a board member of IATA’s industry committee Chairman of the NSW Australia Day Council. and an Advisory Board Member of the Tourism

KATHRYN FRANKLIN Before joining Coles, Kathryn was a Director at EY Head of Sustainability Reporting and Engagement (and previously NetBalance) in the sustainability Coles Group strategy and reporting team, working with clients to identify their material sustainability Kathryn joined Coles Group in July 2017. She has issues, developing strategies to respond to these responsibility for supporting the development issues and preparing sustainability reports and of Group-wide sustainability strategy, driving disclosures. Prior to her consulting work, Kathryn sustainability reporting and disclosures, and had senior sustainability and corporate affairs roles engaging with internal and external stakeholders, in the energy, retail and architecture sectors. including ESG analysts and investors. SUSAN MIZRAHI sectors. Susan has particular expertise in business Chief Sustainability Officer human rights obligations, sustainable supply chains, Australia Post forced and child labour, and the China-Tibet issue. She is skilled in strategy, communications, public Susan Mizrahi is a senior sustainability strategist policy and advocacy, and is actively committed to and has some 20 years’ experience working in Asia, advancing the UN Global Compact principles and Europe, North America, as well as domestically, on the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Susan is international, business and human rights issues. the Chief Sustainability Officer at Australia Post She is committed to leading positive, systemic and acts as Chair of the London Benchmarking change on social and environmental issues and has Group. She is also a member of the UN Global achieved this through working collaboratively across Compact Human Rights Leadership Group and and within the private, public and not-for-profit GCNA’s Modern Slavery Community of Practice.

DAVID BENATTAR Group, David was CEO of Hyperbolic – a New Chief Sustainability Officer York based digital agency and innovation lab. The Warehouse Group (NZ) There he led strategy and creative developments for global brands and technology start-ups. David is passionate about corporate social David was appointed to the role of Chief Experience responsibility and sustainable development, with Officer in 2016 and most recently the newly created expertise spanning both corporate and non-profit role of Chief Sustainability Officer in 2018 for The organisations. He is an advisory board member Warehouse Group. He comes from an international of the New Zealand Sustainable Board Council. In background of developing innovative marketing his role at The Warehouse Group, David oversees solutions for global brands and retailers such as the transformation the Group’s engagement Sears, Kmart, Sephora, L’Oréal and The Estée methods to deliver on the TWG vision of building Lauder Companies. Prior to joining The Warehouse a sustainable and flourishing New Zealand.

TROY POWELL competitive advantage by capturing the value Head of Sustainability between sustainability and business strategies to Orica achieve cost savings, improved culture, enhanced brand and reputation, product differentiation Troy Powell was appointed to his current role and customer outcomes. He truly believes in the of Head of Sustainability at Orica in February potential for digital solutions to enable positive 2019. He joined after six years with Telstra, and social and environmental impact, and is currently has compiled over 20 years’ experience across a student mentor with The Smith Family and industry and consulting reinforcing a career as serves on the Green Building Council of Australia a customer-centric, entrepreneurial and high Expert Reference Panel for Climate Resilience. achieving sustainability leader. He creates

RICK LAMBELL part of Wesfarmers Group), with a focus on policy, Head of Sustainable Development strategy, partnership development and program Kmart Group management in relation to human rights (living wage, modern slavery, women’s empowerment), Rick is a sustainable development specialist with environment (materials, waste, water and over 15 years’ experience in research, teaching, chemicals) and circular economy. He is passionate management consulting and corporate sustainability about the role that inclusive and responsible roles. He currently leads the development and businesses can play in achieving poverty implementation of Kmart Group’s sustainable alleviation and sustainable development goals. development program (Kmart, Target and Catch -

ROGER SHARP He has significant strategic communications, public Chief Sustainability & Corporate Affairs affairs, media and external relations experience Officer, Australia & New Zealand across multiple sectors and geographies. Bupa He has a strong track record of building both highly effective teams and corporate reputation, Roger Sharp joined Bupa Australia and New having spent the past decade in roles with the Zealand’s executive leadership team as the Victorian Government’s Department of Health Director of Corporate Affairs in February 2019. and Human Services, Treasury Wine Estates and Roger was formerly General Manager of Cadbury. Prior to this he was a Special Adviser Corporate Affairs for Bupa Asia Pacific from to both the Secretary of State for Trade and 2010-2012 and was instrumental in the launch of Industry and the Secretary of State of Culture, the Bupa brand in Australia and New Zealand. Media and Sport in the British Government. SARAH CLARKE sectors and industries, including property, oil Group General Manager, Sustainability & Reputation and gas, public transport, and social policy. Sarah Mirvac received a Master of Arts (Professional & Applied Ethics) from the University of Melbourne, is a Sarah leads the Mirvac sustainability strategy, This graduate of the McKinsey Executive Leadership Changes Everything, and is the Deputy Chair of program, the Prince of Wales Business & government agencies, Cladding Safety Victoria Sustainability Leadership program from the and Sustainability Victoria. She has deep public University of Cambridge, and holds a Bachelor of affairs and sustainability experience across multiple Arts (Hons, English) from James Cook University.

SIOBHAN LEACH three sustainability pillars of: caring for our Group Sustainability Officer people, caring for our planet and caring for our Ramsay Health Care community. Siobhan has worked in sustainability and environmental management for over 20 years Siobhan Leach joined global health care provider, and has a wide range of experience in sustainability Ramsay Health Care, in 2020 as the Group strategy, reporting and governance. Siobhan is Sustainability Officer. Working with the global excited to be working in the health care sector at sustainability leads, Siobhan’s role is to deliver this challenging time helping to deliver stronger the Ramsay Cares sustainability strategy across communities, healthier people and a thriving planet.

SUE PANUCCIO in organisation management, and her varied roles National Environment Manager including hospital CEO and key roles in Corporate Ramsay Health Care and Community Services, Corporate Social Responsibility and Project Management provide Sue Panuccio is the National Environment Manager her with a unique perspective and adaptability. for Ramsay Health Care Australia. This role supports Her passion for sustainability and the environment 72 hospitals and health care facilities across is also evident in the eco-accommodation retreat Australia. During her short time in this role, she she co-owns and manages. The retreat was one initiated the establishment of an Environmental of the first such sites in Queensland to achieve Sustainability Fund enabling individual facilities globally recognised advanced eco certification. to seek funding for and to progress sustainable She has created a gazetted private nature projects. She was also the instigator of a national refuge on her property and is part of the Koala initiative to ban a range of single use plastics items Conservation and Land for Wildlife programs. and converting to more sustainable options. This is She spends much of her spare time exploring estimated to include over 24 million items per year, incredible natural places in Australia and overseas. Sue has over 20 years experience in senior roles

ANDREW PETERSEN CEO Business Council for Sustainable Development Australia He has been a qualified environmental and planning litigation practitioner and policy advisor Andrew has over 25 years’ environmental and with roles at Sydney City Council and holding planning law and policy experience as well as the position of Partner at Gadens Lawyers and 10 years at a CEO and Director level in the not- PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he was also one for-profit sector initiating and driving systems of the founders of the PricewaterhouseCoopers change in policy and sustainable development Sustainability & Climate Change practice. through project design and delivery.

CLAIRE FERRES MILES Claire is passionate about leading teams to achieve Chief Executive Officer public value, positive impact and deliver tangible Sustainability Victoria outcomes for our community, with significant achievements in affordable housing, sustainability, Claire was appointed CEO Sustainability Victoria transport and planning - to ensure our future is one in November 2019 and was previously City of of social, economic and environmental prosperity. Melbourne’s Director City Strategy and Place. Claire is an optimistic leader driven by curiosity She has a Master of Transport, a Master of Traffic, and purpose. She was appointed as Chair of Place a Bachelor of Planning & Design with majors Leaders Asia Pacific in December 2020, and has held in Landscape Architecture and Urban Design executive roles in Transport for London, Victorian and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Government, Local Government, and in the private Company Directors and IPAA Integrity.She has sector. Claire is highly regarded for her collaborative created a gazetted private nature refuge on her leadership, authentic community engagement and property and is part of the Koala Conservation innovative partnerships, and has been recognised and Land for Wildlife programs. She spends as an IPAA Victorian Fellow (2019) and a ‘Top 50 much of her spare time exploring incredible Woman in the Victorian Public Sector’ (2017). natural places in Australia and overseas. FIONA LAWRIE studies at Liaoning University, Shenyang, and the Sustainability & Aboriginal Affairs Manager Political University of Taiwan. From 2013-2015 Fiona Wesfarmers was the Executive Director of the Australia-China Youth Dialogue, the preeminent track two dialogue Fiona Lawrie is the Sustainability and Indigenous for emerging Australian and Chinese leaders. Fiona Affairs Manager with Wesfarmers. Fiona has was a delegate on the first and second Australia- a thorough understanding of the complex China High Level Dialogue co-chaired by the environmental and social risks facing large Hon Peter Costello and frequently speaks on the corporations and has experience managing these topic of Sino-Australian relations. Prior to joining issues across complex supply chains. Fiona holds a Wesfarmers Fiona worked on water projects in Bachelor of Arts majoring in international relations China for a number of years, and held commercial from the University of Melbourne and a Master roles with ANZ. In 2013 Fiona was recognised by of Environmental Management and Corporate the World Economic Forum as a Global Shaper Sustainability from Monash University. Fiona speaks and has spoken at several World Economic Mandarin fluently having completed her Chinese Forum meetings on the topic of sustainability.

JANETTE O’NEILL sustainability, transformation and HR. She has Group Head of Sustainability worked for global companies including Andersen QBE Insurance Consulting, PwC and NAB. Janette is currently on the Prince of Wales Accounting4Sustainability Janette joined QBE in 2017 to establish and expert panel and the Arise Leadership Circle. lead their global sustainability function. Her She is a non-executive director of the PwC career started in strategy consulting and she Foundation and a board member of the UNEP has worked in several countries as a consultant Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI). and in senior leader roles related to strategy,

JAANA QUAINTANCE-JAMES breaking way for customers to shop by their Chief Sustainability Officer sustainability values, and the #whomademyclothes Global Fashion Group documentary for Fashion Revolution 2019. In her role she draws on developing and implementing Chief Sustainability Officer of Global Fashion Group, change programs that deliver sustainability parent company of the ICONIC and three other and ethical sourcing objectives. She has strong internet retailers globally. A member of the global expertise in internal and external stakeholder executive team Jaana is responsible for integrating engagement and a comprehensive knowledge of sustainability into all elements of the business’ both the issues on the ground and how to drive operations across 17 countries and execution of forward long-lasting change. Jaana has a Master the global sustainability strategy. Drawing on 15 of Arts in Organisations and Social Change from years’ experience in multi-category retail, prior to the City University of London specialising in being promoted to GFG, Jaana led THE ICONIC’s Corporate Social Responsibility and a Bachelor of sustainability agenda and was responsible for Arts in International Relations & Social Policy from delivery of THE ICONIC Considered, a ground- Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.

ELOISE BISHOP Group brands, including their work with suppliers, Head of Sustainability partners and customers across eight key areas: David Jones & Country Road Group ethical trade, sustainable farming and sourcing of raw materials, energy efficiency, waste reduction, As Head of Sustainability for David Jones and water stewardship, social development, health and Country Road Group, Eloise leads the retailers’ wellness, and people and transformation. Eloise Good Business Journey sustainability strategy. and her team work with suppliers to maintain high This program embeds sustainability into every ethical and social standards in the supply chain and aspect of the David Jones and Country Road to ensure the use of responsibly sourced fabrics.

RICCARDO RIZZI with the last 14 years in property. Earlier roles Director Sustainability IFM, Energy & have been with the Australian Commonwealth Sustainability Services, Australia government, Melbourne airport, environmental Jones Lang LaSalle consultancies and industry. He has extensive experience in environmental reporting, waste Riccardo is the Head of Energy and Sustainability management, leasing negotiations, environmental Australia for JLL. He leads a team of 30 people who compliance, environmental policy and remediation. deliver environmental reporting and compliance, Riccardo leads high-performing teams that energy efficiency projects and environmental consistently deliver an exceptional environmental certification for a large cross-section of Australian service for clients. He does this by understanding his corporations and government. Riccardo has 25 clients’ particular needs and operational constraints. years’ experience in environmental management, DAVID INALL and advocacy at the most senior level, David has Chief Executive Officer experience working with highly complex issues and Australian Dairy Farmers is capable of balancing distinctly different needs. Results-focused, and highly collaborative, he has David Inall has 25 years of experience in leadership a proven record in multi-stakeholder engagement roles in Australian and International agricultural including working with and for a Board. David also peak bodies. Starting as a policy manager with the has extensive experience working with members, NSW Dairy Farmers Association, he spent 6 years the broader industry and government on strategic learning the policy and advocacy trade during a policy matters, including animal welfare and period of industry deregulation. David has also sustainability as well as issues related to the federal held the position of Chief Executive Officer with political strategy. With a passion for agriculture, the Cattle Council of Australia (Canberra), and David believes his strong industry links and love Livestock Export Manager (Asia & Australia) for Meat of livestock will assist in supporting the dairy & Livestock Australia/Livecorp (Sydney). His career industry to seize upon future opportunities. David experience has given him insight to state-based, has a Bachelor in agricultural science from the national and international organisations, working University of Western Sydney and is a graduate of on both the lobbying and levy-collecting sides. the Australian Institute of Company Directors. With demonstrated leadership, policy management

KIERA FLYNN commitments will not just focus on their direct Sustainability Manager impact. They will also tackle their indirect, extended L’Oréal Australia & New Zealand impact, related for example to the activity of suppliers and the use of products by consumers. Kiera Flynn is a corporate affairs professional, L’Oréal will also demonstrate that companies can be providing strategic planning and leading L’Oréal’s part of the solution to some of today’s most pressing sustainability agenda, L’Oréal for the Future, an environmental and social challenges, contributing overarching campaign to advance sustainable to change outside of their business model. With a practices across all aspects of the business, for progressive mindset and a strong interest in current the Australian market. Kiera will work with the affairs and public policy, Kiera’s work is centred business to transform internal processes, develop around fostering relationships with internal and strategic projects and partnerships to ensure L’Oréal external partners to deliver outstanding business Australia’s contribution to the L’Oréal Group’s results that go beyond economic performance. global sustainability commitments. L’Oréal’s new

RYAN SWENSON issues such as climate change, the transition to a Head of Sustainable Development circular economy and more sustainable purchasing. Officeworks Prior to this, Ryan was a Buying Manager for Global & Responsible Sourcing, with a background in buying Ryan is the Head of Sustainable Development at across various retail sectors. Ryan’s approach to Officeworks, helping shape the company’s long term solving complex social and environmental issues sustainability and responsible sourcing strategy, is to establish progressive partnerships, work whilst supporting the business to achieve their collaboratively and think creatively. Being part of the short term objectives. Ryan’s role includes leading solution is what motivates him each day. Ryan holds Officeworks’ approach to upholding and respecting an MBA in Strategic Carbon Management, from the human rights across their global goods and services University of East Anglia in the United Kingdom, and supply chain, and their response to environmental a Bachelor of Business from Monash University.

KATE FORBES circular economy. In 2020 Aesop become a Certified Director, Innovation B-Corporation, committed to Net Zero Emissions Aesop by 2030 and released their 2030 “Commitment to Life” Sustainability framework as part of the Natura Kate is currently the Director of Innovation at Aesop. & co group. Kate is a non-executive director of She has been with Aesop for more than 20 years the Aesop Foundation Board and holds a PhD in working across various R&D, product, marketing Chemistry from the University of Melbourne. and sustainability leadership roles. She is passionate about embedding sustainability at the core of product and packaging design and transitioning to a

REBECCA JINKS Rebecca was employed as an energy and Head of Sustainability environmental consultant performing energy Cushman & Wakefield audits, NABERS ratings and grant applications for industrial and commercial clients. She has Rebecca is a sustainability and CSR professional with also worked as a Senior Consultant with ACCSR over 11 years’ ESG and sustainability experience designing and delivering corporate responsibility working with commercial businesses, financial and sustainability solutions to Australia clients. institutions, and government organisations. More recently, Rebecca sat on the United Nations Rebecca is currently the Head of Sustainability for Association of Australia (Vic) Board, implementing Cushman & Wakefield, located in Melbourne. the national vision locally as a climate change lead. Rebecca joined Cushman & Wakefield (C&W) in 2012 as an environmental strategy coordinator Rebecca’s team is responsible for sustainability on the National Australia Bank account and was compliance and corporate responsibility of Cushman quickly promoted to the role of environmental & Wakefield clients and their own operations. strategy advisor. Before Cushman & Wakefield, WEB www.connectmedia.com

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