Sustainability Innovation Summit

FT Live Calendar

01/10/2014

8:30 am	Registration and networking
9:00 am	Chair’s Opening remarks Michael Skapinker, Assistant Editor, Financial Times
9:05 am	Welcome address: Why sustainability is central to Coca-Cola Enterprises’ overall strategy A look at how sustainability plays a critical role in delivering long-term value for both business and society, inspires colleagues across the business and helps to leave a positive legacy for the next generation of business leaders John F. Brock, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Coca-Cola Enterprises
9:15 am	Keynote interview: Is business doing enough to address global sustainability challenges? As an ever growing population continues to create evolving pressures and challenges, what are the key economic, social and environmental concerns that are shaping business sustainability agendas today and in the future? What are the responsibilities of business? Why are all-encompassing sustainability strategies critical to long-term business success and what steps are needed to accelerate progress and maintain momentum? Marie-Claire Daveu, Chief Sustainability Officer and Head of International Institutional Affairs, Kering *SUSTAINABILITY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS* This section to be moderated by Michael Skapinker, Assistant Editor, Financial Times
9:35 am	Opinion: The millennial generation view on business sustainability In this section young leaders and shapers will be invited to share their views on the sustainability research commissioned by Coca-Cola Enterprises, in partnership with Cranfield University and FT Remark. Special Introduction by: David Grayson CBE, Professor of Corporate Responsibility, Director of the Doughty Centre for Corporate Responsibility, Cranfield University Do millennials have a social and environmental conscience and what are their expectations from business? Why are businesses that foster innovative thinking and robust strategies for improving communities critical to creating a better future for younger generations? What new business models will help shape future leaders’ sustainability expectations and behaviours? Christian Busch, Associate Director, London School of Economics' (LSE) Innovation and Co-Creation Lab Noa Gafni, Co-Managing Director, Global Tolerance Alan Mak, Ambassador, One Young World; President and Trustee, Magic Breakfast
10:00 am	Panel: Ensuring the next-generation is work-place ready With the International Labour Organization (ILO) estimating that 13% of the global young population as being currently unemployed or underemployed, it is clear that business has a responsibility in providing skill development initiatives to ensure millennial and future generations can contribute to society. How can inclusive youth participation be enabled at all levels? What industry, government and educational collaborations are needed to ensure the next-generation is workplace-ready? Are the next-generation of leaders pushing sustainability to a higher priority level? *Moderator: Michael Skapinker, Assistant Editor, Financial Times* Pascal Beucler, SVP and Chief Strategy Officer, MSLGROUP Rajeeb Dey, Founder and CEO, Enternships.com Adam Kingl, Executive Director of Learning Solutions, Executive Education, London Business School Nicolas Marang, Director of International Coordination of Sustainability and CSR, L'Oreal
10:50 am	Networking break *NATURAL RESOURCE SCARCITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES* This section to be moderated by Michael Skapinker, Assistant Editor, Financial Times
11:10 am	The hidden threat (case study 1): Tackling the challenges of climate change and resource scarcity in the boardroom How can management continue getting buy-in from board members and shareholders in the march towards a circular economy? Why is it critical to integrate environmental and financial goals to ensure continued support and allocate sufficient capital for forecasted risks? Estelle Brachlianoff, Senior Executive Vice-President UK & Ireland, Veolia
11:25 am	Creating value (case study 2): The importance of sustainability in process and product design How is sustainability driving product development? How can the notion of the circular economy be applied to process and product design? Laura Storm, Executive Director, Sustainia
11:40 am	Panel: Implementing a forward-looking sustainability agenda Sustainability initiatives that address the environmental footprint of the business across the entire supply chain - from the sustainable sourcing of raw materials to the re-use of components once a product is recycled - need to continually evolve as priorities change. What challenges will future leaders face and why is long-term planning critical? How can sustainability challenges be transformed into opportunities? *Moderator: Michael Skapinker, Assistant Editor, Financial Times* Paul Crewe, Head of Sustainability, Engineering, Energy and Environment, Sainsbury’s Nina Ekelund, Program Director, Haga Initiative Daniel C. Esty, Hillhouse Professor of Environmental Law and Policy, School of Forestry & Environmental Studies; and Clinical Professor of Environmental Law and Policy, Yale Law School Julian Marwitz, Founder, Arineos *THE VALUE OF BUSINESS* This section to be moderated by Curtis Welling, Member of the Faculty of the Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College
12:25 pm	Brief Introduction: Curtis Welling, Member of the Faculty of the Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College Aligning profit with a broader purpose
12:30 pm	Keynote interview I: Integrating sustainability into business strategy Are businesses that integrate purpose into their business strategies more successful than those without a broader purpose? If so, what are the factors and business environment that make this possible? Does there necessarily need to be a trade-off between business growth, social purpose and sustainability? Paulette Frank, Vice President of Sustainability, Johnson & Johnson Family of Consumer Companies
12:45 pm	Keynote interview II: Aligning profit with a broader purpose – delivering sustainable business growth This session will explore GSK’s sustainable commitments and new investments in Africa, the strategic drivers and associated transformation within business models, and where the Africa social purpose projects fit within the context of GSK’s overall CSR strategy. Allan Pamba, VP, Pharmaceuticals, East Africa and Government Affairs, Africa, GSK
1:00 pm	Lunch
2:00 pm	BREAKOUT SESSIONS LED BY COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES Breakout 1: How do we create a new definition of business value which is supported by the financial community? *Facilitator:* Michael Skapinker, Assistant Editor, Financial Times CB Bhattacharya, Professor of Marketing, E.ON Chair in Corporate Responsibility, and Dean of International Relations, European School of Management & Technology (ESMT) James Cameron, Non-Executive Chairman, Climate Change Capital (CCC) Nik Jhangiani, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Coca-Cola Enterprises George Nagel, Regional Controller Europe, Middle East & Africa, Closure Systems International Breakout 2: How does the definition of business value and social purpose differ between the current and the next generation of business leaders? *Facilitator:* Nadine Exter, Head of Business Development, Doughty Centre, Cranfield University Maggie Brown, Chair, Net Impact Maria Kokkinou, Director, Talent Acquisition Europe, Coca-Cola Enterprises Breakout 3: How can we rethink waste, consider it as a valuable resource and transition to a circular economy business model? *Facilitator:* Anna Warrington, Principal Sustainability Advisor, Sustainable Business, Forum for the Future Laurent Georgeault, Chargé de mission économie circulaire, Institut de l'Economie Circulaire Julie Hill, Chair of the Circular Economy Task Force and Associate, Green Alliance Mathias Lenas, Sustainable Packaging and Recycling Director, Coca-Cola Enterprises Freek van Eijk, Dutch Circular Economy Expert and Managing Director, Acceleratio Breakout 4: How can we design sustainability into our products and services in a way that delivers value? *Facilitator:* Sophie Thomas, Co-director of design, RSA and Head, Great Recovery Project Ulrike Sapiro, Director, Community and Environment, Europe, The Coca-Cola Company Samantha Snabes, Co-Founder and Catalyst, re3D Mark Shayler, Owner of Ape and Facilitator, The Great Recovery Project Breakout 5: How will ‘The Internet of Things’ become a driver for long-term business sustainability? Facilitator: Bal Bansal, Associate Director, IT Innovation and Digital, Coca-Cola Enterprises Hugh Knowles, Head of Innovation, Forum for the Future and Director, Internet of Things Academy Catherine Mulligan, Head of Digital Strategy and Economics, Future Cities Catapult and Research Fellow, Imperial College London
3:10 pm	A Call for Action - The new corporation: Delivering economic and social value in the 21st century Businesses today are expected to contribute to society and be environmentally aware, yet still be profitable. What role does sustainability have to play in meeting socio-economic objectives? How can positive social impacts be incorporated into business long-term plans? How will sustainability shape the future corporation and what are the next steps for business? Mike Biddle, Founder and Director, MBA Polymers
3:30 pm	Closing remarks Michael Skapinker, Assistant Editor, Financial Times
3:40 pm	End of Summit