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8:30 am Registration & Networking
9:00 am Chair’s Opening Remarks
Driving Decarbonization & Energy Efficiency through Strategic Partnerships & Innovation in Manufacturing
9:10 am Discover: Turning Ambition into Action by Leveraging Strategic Partnerships for Industrial Decarbonization
- Partnering across the supply chain to develop and implement a data-driven sustainability action plan, aligning with manufacturing-specific energy efficiency goals
- Combining expertise in industrial HVAC optimization, process improvements, and renewable energy integration to drive emissions reductions and cost savings
- Hear from EnerSys and Trane on how their collaboration is delivering measurable carbon reductions, enhancing regulatory compliance, and creating a scalable model for long-term sustainability in manufacturing
9:30 am Discover: Transforming Automotive Manufacturing with High-Impact Energy Savings & Sustainability
- Increasing energy efficiency by discovering innovative strategies that significantly reduce energy consumption and promote sustainability within automotive manufacturing
- Improving environmental performance by exploring how energy-saving solutions contribute to long-term sustainability and reduced carbon footprints for manufacturers
- Learn from EWI how a major automotive client achieved up to 90% energy cost savings through the implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies, demonstrating substantial improvements in operational efficiency and sustainability
9:50 am Develop: How Can Manufacturers Translate Sustainability Goals into Action Through Collaboration and Innovation?
- How can manufacturers collaborate across their supply chains to create actionable, data-driven sustainability plans that align with energy efficiency targets?
- What innovative approaches, such as HVAC optimization and renewable energy integration, can be utilized to reduce emissions and lower operational costs?
- How can cross-industry partnerships help manufacturers create scalable solutions for long-term sustainability, regulatory compliance, and emissions reductions?
10:10 am Action: How Can You Implement Cutting-Edge Technologies & Build Partnerships to Achieve Sustainability Goals?
- What steps can you take to implement energy-saving technologies that reduce consumption and contribute to broader sustainability goals in your operations?
- How can energy-efficient solutions be incorporated to achieve significant environmental benefits, such as reduced carbon footprints and enhanced performance?
- What strategies can you employ to form strategic partnerships that help drive decarbonization efforts, lower costs, and ensure long-term sustainability within your manufacturing processes?
10:30 am Networking Break
Creating a Transparent Framework for Sustainable & Natural Products to Empower Informed Consumer Choices
11:00 am Discover: Developing a Clear & Credible Sustainable & Natural Product Framework to Guide Informed Customer Choices
- Navigating sustainability challenges in manufacturing by addressing greenwashing and the lack of standardized sustainability criteria at the product level
- Responding to industry demand for transparency with a framework built on science-backed sustainability characteristics and supplier-validated data
- Hear how Univar Solutions implemented their Sustainable & Natural Product Framework to help manufacturers source materials based on six key sustainability characteristics while supporting Scope 3 emissions reduction efforts
11:20 am Develop: How Can Manufacturers Establish a Credible Framework for Sustainable Product Decisions?
- How can manufacturers overcome greenwashing by adopting clear, science-based sustainability standards for their products?
- What steps can be taken to create a framework that delivers transparency, backed by reliable, supplier-validated data, to meet industry demands?
- How can manufacturers design a product sustainability framework that supports informed consumer choices while contributing to broader goals like Scope 3 emissions reduction?
11:40 am Action: How Can You Implement a Robust Framework to Drive Sustainability and Build Consumer Trust?
- What measures can you take to ensure your sustainability framework is clear, credible, and aligned with recognized industry standards to avoid greenwashing?
- How can you work with suppliers to verify sustainability claims and enhance the transparency of your products for greater consumer confidence?
- What actions can you implement to ensure your sustainability initiatives, such as Scope 3 emissions reduction, are effectively integrated into your product framework and communicated to customers?
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Speed Learning
In this quick-fire session, each table will be hosted by a sustainability leader who will share the secrets of their most high-impact strategy; you then get the opportunity to question the host before moving on to your next table.
Table 1: Implementing Reusable Oil Absorbents to Reduce Waste, Cut Costs, & Drive Sustainability in Manufacturing – Glenda Hernandez
Table 2: Leveraging Enterprise Risk Management to Identify & Prioritize Material ESG Topics in Manufacturing – Sheana Chen