Presented by KERAMIDA, this 1-day conference will help you “future-proof” your organization.
Today, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) has become a “must-have” component of business operations and strategy. Since ESG impacts a business’ short- and long-term decisions, they must “future-proof” their organizations by analyzing, strategizing, and disclosing their ESG impacts. Attend this conference to identify strategic opportunities and meet competitive challenges.
KERAMIDA is a global Sustainability consultancy advising clients on Climate Change, and Sustainability strategies and reporting for over 20 years. KERAMIDA is a CDP Gold Accredited Solutions Provider and an active member of GRI, SASB and other reporting frameworks.
In-Person and Virtual Attendance Options Available
Agenda:
8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:40 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. Climate Action Drivers
Corporations and municipalities are experiencing increasing interest to integrate climate action into their strategic planning and operations. This session will discuss the emerging and historic trends driving global climate action.
Nick McCreary, M.S., LEED AP, Vice President, Sustainability & Climate Services, KERAMIDA Inc.
8:50 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHGs) Accounting 101
Measuring GHG emissions is the first step in developing a Climate Transition Plan by a corporation and a Climate Action Plan by a city. In this session, we’ll walk participants through the process of measuring scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions and establishing a baseline year.
Fotios Kafantaris, Ph.D., ENV SP, Sustainability Analyst, KERAMIDA Inc.
Amber Greaney, M.P.A., LEED GA, ENV SP, Livable City Solutions Manager, KERAMIDA Inc.
9:25 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Supply Chain Reporting
Suppliers to corporations have been increasingly requested by their customers to assess, assure and report their GHG data. This talk will discuss the various reporting platforms preferred by customers and how to best manage supply chain reporting.
Maddy Wiliams, M.B.A., Senior Sustainability Analyst, KERAMIDA Inc.
9:45 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. GHG Verification and Third-Party Assurance
Verification and assurance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) data – and especially GHG data – has become an important requirement toward achieving transparency in sustainability reporting. Customer data platform reporting already requires third-party assurance. Proposed Securities and Exchange Commission and California regulations will impact many companies and they do require third-party assurance for GHG reporting. The session will discuss the difference between data verification and assurance and will present the assurance process.
Xuqing Xiong, P.E., Senior Sustainability Engineer, KERAMIDA Inc.
10:10 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. Morning Break
10:25 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. Integration of GHG With Air Co-Pollutants: Impact and Management
There is a well-established understanding of the sources of GHG emissions and air co-pollutants. This session will address their common management and regulatory interests on this subject.
Wesley Fleming, P.E., M.A., M.B.A., Vice President Air & Compliance Engineering Services, KERAMIDA Inc.
10:55 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Incorporating Environmental Justice Into Climate Accounting
The negative impacts of climate change are inequitably distributed locally, nationally, and globally. The session will address how equity can be integrated into the climate action planning process.
Amber Greaney, M.P.A., LEED GA, ENV SP, Livable City Solutions Manager, KERAMIDA Inc.
11:15 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. Sustainable Sports Strategies
Professional and collegiate athletics has massive potential for improved environmental performance and fan engagement. This session will provide an overview of KERAMIDA’s Sustainable Sports Strategies. Our Sustainable Sports Strategies team delivers innovative sustainability strategies in the areas of carbon, energy, water, waste, supply chain, and the built environment for the sports industry.
Maddy Wiliams, M.B.A., Senior Sustainability Analyst, KERAMIDA Inc.
11:40 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Lunch (provided)
12:45 – 1:20 p.m. Climate Risks and Opportunities - Climate Scenario Analysis
Climate change poses a financial risk, as well as opportunities, for corporations and municipalities. We’ll outline the process for assessing risks and opportunities and discuss their importance. Such risks and opportunities need to be assessed and addressed before a Climate Transition Plan can be developed.
Anastasia Kyrmanidou, Ph.D., Senior Sustainability Analyst, KERAMIDA Inc.
1:20 p.m. – 2:05 p.m. Climate Transition Plans
2023 has been called the Year of the Climate Transition Plan. Comprehensive Climate Transition Plans include GHG reduction targets and strategies on how an entity plans to meet those targets. We’ll walk participants through establishing GHG reduction targets, and strategies for companies and municipalities on how they will meet such targets – based on material needs, financial constraints and technology advancements.
Nick McCreary, M.S., LEED AP, Vice President, Sustainability & Climate Services, KERAMIDA Inc.
2:05 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. Carbon Offsets 101
Are offsets greenwashing? Carbon offsets may be a legitimate bridge to reach a net-zero stage if they are supplementing actual GHG reduction strategies. We’ll explain carbon offsets and how they can be used in climate action planning.
Steve Loria, ENV SP, Sustainability Analyst, KERAMIDA Inc.
2:20 p.m. – 2:35 p.m. B Corp Certification 101
As corporations continue to strive for ways to tie sustainability into their values and operations, certifications can be an effective tool to show their commitment, transparency, and excellence in sustainability leadership. B Corp Certified Corporations exhibit the highest levels of social and environmental performance while remaining accountable to both their stakeholders and shareholders. We will walk through what it means to be a B Corp, the certification process, as well as the benefits of being certified. This introduction to B Corp Certification will help you determine if becoming a B Corp is the right fit for your corporation in its ongoing sustainability journey.
Nikki Peck, EIT, MEM, ENV SP, Senior Sustainability Analyst, KERAMIDA Inc.
2:35 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. Afternoon Break
2:50 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Climate Reporting Practices Panel
A panel of KERAMIDA’s GHG reporting experts will address the numerous platforms for GHG reporting and discuss their advantages and disadvantages with the audience. KERAMIDA Professionals:
Vicky Keramida, Ph.D.
Albert Chung, Ph.D., P.E.
Becky Twohey, Ph.D.
Nick McCreary, M.S.
Anastasia Kyrmanidou, Ph.D.
4:00 p.m. Adjourn
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Dinner Reception at the KERAMIDA Museum, 401 North College Avenue, Indianapolis
