2024 Program
We’re thrilled to announce that the SB’24 San Diego program is now available. This year’s program will focus on breakthrough innovation opportunities in service of smarter, healthier, and faster transitions to sustainable and regenerative business models. For business and society to thrive in harmony with nature, virtually all industries will need innovative solutions that are adequately and ethically deployed at scale. We will dive into a number of promising directions through a variety of session formats.
Hear from purpose-driven, action-oriented visionaries from the world’s leading brands who are focused on delivering positive results for businesses, consumers, the planet, and society. Mainstage speakers will present the latest leadership skills and capabilities, case studies of reinventing business models at scale, and inspiration to transform your relationship with customers, suppliers, investors, employees, and communities. Breakout sessions will be led by subject-matter experts who will help you to understand regeneration on a deep level and walk away prepared to drive regenerative innovation at your organization. Want to see an overview of each day? Check out our schedule at a glance page.
Explore the program details from the previous year for a quick reference. Speakers delved deeply into the topic of regeneration. The 2024 program is currently in progress and will be revealed shortly. Curious about each day’s highlights? Visit our 2024 schedule overview page.
Track
Session Type
- Plenary (32)
- Workshop (18)
- Breakout (52)
- Special Event (18)
- Lunch (9)
- Breakfast (8)
- Panel Discussion (2)
- Activity (10)
- Regen Ag Summit (2)
- Resilience Summit (3)
Room
- Bonfire Pits (2)
- Booth #500 (Expo) (2)
- Expo Stage (5)
- Fire Pit #1 (2)
- Fire Pit #2 (2)
- Fire Pit #3 (2)
- Fire Pit #4 (1)
- Flamingo Lawn (1)
- Innovation Expo (10)
- Lapper Bar (2)
- Lookout Lawn (1)
- Lower Monkey Lawn (1)
- Pacific A Foyer (1)
- Pacific Ballroom A (21)
- Pacific Ballroom A Foyer and Town & Country Foyer (2)
- Pacific Ballroom C (6)
- Pacific Ballroom D (6)
- Pacific Ballroom E (7)
- Pacific Ballroom G (Level 2) (6)
- Pacific Ballroom I (Level 2) (5)
- Palm 8 (2)
- Poolside (1)
- Skyview Terrace 1 (Regency Tower, 9th Floor) (2)
- Skyview Terrace 2 (Regency Tower, 9th Floor) (1)
- Sunset Room (12)
- Town & Country Ballroom A (11)
- Town & Country Ballroom B (15)
- Town & Country Ballroom C (4)
- Town & Country Ballroom C (4)
- Town & Country Ballroom D (5)
- Town & Country Foyer (3)
- Town & Country Resort Lobby (1)
Monday 14th October
Kick off the week alongside new and established SB Members to preview the events ahead at SB'24. This is a great opportunity for SB Members to network across sectors and functions and... see more
Track: Organizational Transformation & Governance
This session will review and explain the latest updates on three critical fronts of the fight against plastic pollution: the emergence of plastic accounting, the rise of plastic credits and other similar... see more
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Track: Evolution of Marketing
In this data-rich session, expert researchers will share new insights into customer preferences, behaviors, and reactions to sustainability-centric value propositions. Gain a wealth of valuable data from The SB Socio-Cultural Trends Research™,... see more
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Track: Evolution of Marketing
This workshop reveals how to turn sustainability into an engine for innovation and brand differentiation. Participants will be shown a framework to uncover and articulate their organization’s unique sustainability commitment and integrate... see more
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Track: Nature-Friendly Design Paradigms in Practice
Concerns around food waste have become more prevalent than ever in both the household and within retail settings. Technological solutions have the potential to both increase food waste reduction and tackle the... see more
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Track: Nature-Friendly Design Paradigms in Practice
This session will reveal how the main principles of the emerging concept of a 'frugal' economy are centering value propositions – whether on the level of product development or entire business models... see more
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Track: Organizational Transformation & Governance
This session will host a candid discussion about internal company practices that have stood the test of time in terms of helping turn employees and top management into sustainability advocates and champions.... see more
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Track: Evolution of Marketing
This Workshop is Available by Invitation Only - Request a Seat!
Today's “sustainable” products and offerings still come with too many pain points or too much sacrifice for consumers in their daily... see more
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Dr. Neil Theise, physician, scientist, philosopher and author of Notes on Complexity: A Scientific Theory of Connection, Consciousness, and Being, invites us to trade our limited, individualistic view for the expansive perspective... see more
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Modeled after the Bard MBA in Sustainability curriculum, this session is designed to equip new and mid-career sustainability professionals with the essential tools to drive success and impact in their organizations. We'll... see more
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Track: Supply Chain Management & Monitoring
Extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging is an approach to environmental policy that holds “producers'' accountable for the entire packaging lifecycle in which their products are sold and shipped. This workshop will... see more
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Please note: This session will maintain confidence in line with Chatham House Rule.
At times, it may seem safer to “sit on the sidelines” than buy carbon credits to address the emissions... see more
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Track: Organizational Transformation & Governance
Starting in 2021, the SB community has been exploring what it means for companies to use their political influence responsibly in an increasingly polarized world. What have we learned? How are brands... see more
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Track: Supply Chain Management & Monitoring
To keep our planet thriving and livable, we must transition to a circular economy from a linear one – but how? In this workshop you’ll hear from industry leaders who are turning... see more
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Track: Organizational Transformation & Governance
This insight-packed session will provide a compilation of best practices and advice on several key dimensions of sustainability-minded governance. The range of governance issues covered will include: putting purpose into practice in... see more
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Track: AI & Sustainability
This session will explore best practices in calculating and estimating GHG emissions from marketing and advertising, along with tips for reducing them effectively. The speaker lineup will include relevant data experts, tool... see more
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This session will explore the following questions in an interactive, fun and energizing format following the famous World Café methodology: -What does ‘regenerative’ mean to you? -What does a regenerative world look... see more
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Te Tini a Maui Kapa Haka: Welcome to SB'24 Waiata
Land Acknowledgement
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Welcome to SB'24 Haka
Welcome to SB'24 San Diego MC Remarks
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A moment of reflection, presence, and connection
The planet Earth is a precious, interconnected system, and we--and all living things--depend on its wellbeing. We have a collective opportunity as business leaders and influencers to protect, preserve, restore and regenerate... see more
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On complexity, the interconnectedness of everything and why what you do matters
Along and around the boundary between order and chaos lies something truly special: complexity. Complex systems describe life and nature as we know them. All living systems and all things that arise... see more
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Join us in supporting an equitable, regenerative, and just economy
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Honoring Indigenous Peoples' Day, an invitation to partner for a sustainable future
Wizipan Little Elk Garriott will share thoughts on developing a new kind of prosperity wherein the wisdom of Native peoples is recognized and incorporated into opportunities for partnering with brands, driving economic... see more
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Reorienting technological innovation to be in service of ecosystemic, societal and human health
The future of tech is unwritten, yet crucial to societal resilience and innovation. How can tech evolve out of accelerating the extractive economy, and into a force for systemic regeneration: technology in... see more
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Leveraging Deep Consumer Insights to make Sustainability Irresistible
People are striving to live more sustainably amidst the demands of daily life and routines. From juggling laundry, dishes, and personal care to finding moments in a hectic schedule, the task of... see more
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Raise a glass and enjoy noshes while you kick-off the week, full of new connections, at the Opening Night Reception. Immediately following the opening Plenary, we invite you to join our reception... see more
Join the SB LGBTQ+ & Ally Community for the 6th annual Rainbow Mixer. Enjoy excellent conversation, camaraderie, and networking! see more
Tuesday 15th October
Greet the sunrise with a rejuvenating Ashtanga yoga flow. Find strength, serenity, and a fresh perspective as the world awakens around you. see more
Dr. Neil Theise will present complexity theory principles in workshop and plenary sessions on Monday, but those events only describe concepts. In this meditation program, he will guide participants toward direct experiences... see more
Increasingly, brands and retailers find themselves with a shared goal: translating sustainability efforts into corresponding consumer action. Transitioning intent to action is a journey for most brands, especially when it involves changing... see more
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Welcome to Sustainable Brands! If this is your first time at an SB event, the New Attendee Breakfast is a great place to start building your network. At this session you'll learn... see more
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Track: Sponsored Session
Organizations often struggle to convey what is sustainable about their product or service. Storytelling can help. Since before writing was invented, stories were the primary method of making vital information memorable. Harness... see more
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Panel: Building Safer, Cleaner Structures Through Decarbonization Across the Built Environment (Member Exclusive Event)
Hear from a variety of decarbonization experts across the built environment as they discuss the challenges, opportunities, and... see more
Welcome to Day 2 of SB’24 San Diego
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A new approach to value management–a critical capacity essential for breakthroughs in business model design
This session will teach attendees how to rethink value in the context of regenerative innovation by linking value to the dividends and resilience that come to an organization from enhancing system health.... see more
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Next-generation innovations: reimagining single serve coffee
As part of its multi-year commitment to reimagine its coffee system to develop and provide plastic-free pods as an option for consumers, Keurig Dr Pepper has engaged in research and development partnerships... see more
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Let’s go circular: New tools for consumer communication and engagement
As more businesses commit to a circular approach to product design and development, brands are eager to understand how to bring consumers along on the journey. The SB Go Circular Collaborative, a... see more
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Driving toward a hydrogen-powered future: A vision for 2050 and beyond
Honda is committed to shaping a future where innovation meets responsibility. Delve into Honda’s bold approach to achieving its two visionary 2050 goals: zero environmental impact, and zero traffic fatalities involving a... see more
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At SB’24, participate in The Innovation Connection program and support the advancement, acceleration and adoption of innovation that most matters for the world. Join innovative entrepreneurs and corporate members for this unique... see more
Track: Innovation Expo
Join SB 24's Conversation Corners. Set along our SB'24 Content Tracks, come network and share insight with fellow attendees who share your interests. Discuss sustainability issues and work with other innovators to... see more
Track: Innovation Expo
Most companies face challenges sourcing safer alternatives to hazardous ingredients, with high costs and lengthy approval processes being the most significant obstacles. Join our live demo to discover how NobleAI's Risk Assessment... see more
Gender opportunity and representation gaps are currently highest among some of the fastest-growing, highest-paid and in-demand job sectors and industries. The SB’24 San Diego Women’s Leadership Lunch panel will explore how innovative... see more
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Track: Sponsored Session
Breakthrough innovations demand more than just clever thinking or new technologies; they require a complete reimagining of entire systems. Honda, in its pursuit of zero traffic fatalities involving its vehicles and zero... see more
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Track: Innovation Expo
SB Working Groups foster collaboration among brand leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to drive meaningful solutions and tools for a sustainable future. Join us for an exploration that includes new circularity playbooks co-created... see more
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Track: Innovation Expo
Join SB 24's Conversation Corners. Set along our SB'24 Content Tracks, come network and share insight with fellow attendees who share your interests. Discuss sustainability issues and work with other innovators to... see more
Participation in this session is by invitation only. To request an invitation to this roundtable, please email [email protected] (or Douglas Sabo on the SB24 app) – please include a description of your... see more
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Track: AI & Sustainability
This session will dive into a topic of universal interest and critical importance: the environmental sustainability performance of artificial intelligence (AI), analyzed through a life cycle assessment lens. Panelists will cover the... see more
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Track: Organizational Transformation & Governance
We have seen an increase in new sustainability reporting regulations coming from the SEC, the State of California, the European Union, and more. At a time when it may seem like the... see more
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Track: Evolution of Marketing
Collaborating with social media influencers and content creators who align with your brand and sustainability values can provide exponential reach and ignite interest in your brand with new audiences. This session will... see more
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Track: Sponsored Session
Sustainable progress will require the entire value chain. Farmers and brands must innovate together with an eye toward scalability that enables widespread adoption. U.S. Soy, in partnership with market insights leader DTN... see more
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Track: Nature-Friendly Design Paradigms in Practice
Achieving success in the alternative protein industry demands bold innovation and an understanding of evolving consumer preferences. This session dives into the latest advancements in cultivated, plant-based, and fermentation-derived proteins, highlighting how... see more
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Track: Supply Chain Management & Monitoring
Explore the innovative and transformative use of reclaimed and recycled fibers and materials, biomaterials, plant-based alternatives, and novel recycling approaches to create fashion and accessories that are sustainable and circular. Expert panelists... see more
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Track: Materials & Packaging
In an era where environmental concerns are at the forefront of both corporate and consumer consciousness, the cosmetics industry is facing increasing pressure to innovate and adopt sustainable packaging solutions. This panel... see more
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Track: Sponsored Session
Sustainability across the value chain is more crucial than ever. The impact of digital printing and packaging innovation is a powerful marketing tool that is often overlooked. As brands seek to harness... see more
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Track: Purpose-Led Communications
This session will analyze the main varieties of youth engagement around sustainability, inside companies as well as in activist circles and in broader society. Speakers will share lessons on what makes (or... see more
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Track: Purpose-Led Communications
Aligning and engaging team members around a shared mission and values—particularly among remote or distributed workforces with diverse roles, can be challenging.This session will delve into the strategies and best practices for... see more
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Track: Sponsored Session
Retailers are becoming powerful agents of change by adopting innovative models that promote solutions to the plastic crisis and circular economy practices among CPG brands. This panel will delve into the various... see more
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Track: Nature-Friendly Design Paradigms in Practice
As industries shift toward more sustainable practices, biomanufacturing is opening new frontiers in material creation. This panel session will bring together entrepreneurs, biologists, and engineers to highlight how companies are leveraging nature-inspired... see more
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Track: Supply Chain Management & Monitoring
Join us for an engaging workshop at Sustainable Brands, featuring Jamie Simon and Julia Craighill from Clearyst, alongside Olivia Barker from the Circular Action Alliance (CAA), as they provide a deep dive... see more
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Track: Supply Chain Management & Monitoring
This panel will deliver recommendations for effective approaches to impact-driven partnerships with a variety of frontline communities in global supply chains. Speakers will summarize lessons from decades of experience in engaging under-served... see more
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Track: Organizational Transformation & Governance
This session will provide an overview of best practices and smart shortcuts toward quantifying Scope 3 GHG emissions so as to enable adequate and timely action consistent with the demands of science-based... see more
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Track: Evolution of Marketing
Beauty and personal care do not have to come at the expense of the planet’s wellbeing, and industry manufacturers and retailers are experiencing a burgeoning demand for sustainable products, with more than... see more
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Track: Materials & Packaging
This session will share groundbreaking work and insights on how seaweed is revolutionizing a range of industries and contributing to a sustainable future. Brands will learn actionable strategies for integrating seaweed-based solutions... see more
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Track: AI & Sustainability
This panel will lay out exciting new ways AI is starting to transform product development cycles in service of sustainability and regeneration across a wide range of industries. Discover AI’s strong potential... see more
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Join a Birds of a Feather dinner and come prepared to guide or enjoy captivating conversation! Discussions will be self-organized by attendees. Sign up to lead, join, or learn more at the... see more
Unwind and connect at the SB Connect party! Enjoy an evening of interesting conversation, live music and lively entertainment, hosted by Nikola Motors and Suntory Global Spirits see more
Converse, network, and discuss the big ideas in a cozy setting with guided conversation led by thought leaders, innovators, and next-gen entrepreneurs while snacking on tasty treats. see more
Complexity theory
Dr. Theise is always happy to discuss (try and stop him!) any aspect of complexity theory, from how it relates to climate change and sustainability efforts to understanding the nature of living... see more
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Let's dismantle the patriarchy! Finding pathways to equality and regeneration
Let's talk about what we can do to foster a better future for all by dismantling imbalances of power and working to create an equitable society. see more
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Re-Indigenizing Business
From green hushers to green leaders: The cost of silence
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Wednesday 16th October
Greet the sunrise with a rejuvenating Ashtanga yoga flow. Find strength, serenity, and a fresh perspective as the world awakens around you. see more
Join us for a fun-filled morning of networking and exercise! Let's run, connect, and create lasting relationships. see more
Dr. Neil Theise will present complexity theory principles in workshop and plenary sessions on Monday, but those events only describe concepts. In this meditation program, he will guide participants toward direct experiences... see more
According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, livestock account for 12% of global greenhouse gas emissions; and foods like meat, milk, and eggs provide vital nutrients for human development that are... see more
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Track: Sponsored Session
What are your criteria for a sustainable product? Ask your neighbor and you’ll probably find that your lists don’t match – and that’s exactly the problem. In a world where everyone can... see more
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SB Member Network Exclusive Event
Discover the modern sustainable consumer with Dentsu by diving deep into new data to uncover how attitudes, behaviors, and engagement with sustainability shape your brand’s perception. Based... see more
Welcome to Day 3 of SB’24 San Diego
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Incentivizing innovation: How Amazon is helping customers switch to sustainable
Inspired by The Climate Pledge, Amazon launched its flagship sustainable shopping program, Climate Pledge Friendly, in 2021. Four years later, the program is one of the largest on Amazon, helping millions of... see more
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Lessons from Logitech’s Future Positive Challenge looking for transformative disruptors
This talk will describe Logitech’s recently-launched search for breakthrough next-generation materials, components, and processes to help accelerate the development of superior products with sustainability as a high design priority. Find out how... see more
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Let’s all make beauty better and end packaging waste
Learn how Victor Casale, renowned beauty industry leader and cosmetic chemist behind such iconic brands as MAC Cosmetics, Pure Culture, and clean beauty newcomer MOB Cosmetics, is in a relentless pursuit to... see more
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Unlocking Circularity with Molecular Recycling
Dr. Katherine Hofmann will dive into the role of molecular recycling in the circular economy. She will challenge common perceptions about plastics and highlight their essential contributions to modern life. As a... see more
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The SB/Change Chemistry Scaling Future Fit Materials Working Group is working toward a future where all chemicals, materials, and products are safe, sustainable, and circular–from their creation to their disposal and re-use.... see more
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Divestment for impact: New approaches to investing for corporate sustainability
Hear why divesting from certain banks and insurers—those that finance fossil fuels, deforestation, or unsustainable industries—can significantly strengthen a company's sustainability strategy. With financial institutions playing a critical role in funding projects... see more
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Sustainable luxury: Keeping eco-friendly beauty packaging beautiful
In the luxury beauty industry, packaging has long been synonymous with elegance and sophistication—but at a cost to the environment. As consumer demand for sustainability grows, beauty brands can meet the challenge... see more
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Partnering with Indian Country
Join us for an insightful session on building authentic, ethical partnerships with Indigenous communities. Discover what it truly means to collaborate with Indian Country through a community-driven approach. Kelly will introduce the... see more
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Track: Innovation Expo
Most companies face challenges sourcing safer alternatives to hazardous ingredients, with high costs and lengthy approval processes being the most significant obstacles. Join our live demo to discover how NobleAI's Risk Assessment... see more
Track: Sponsored Session
Trucking is an integral part of modern supply chains, employing millions, creating revenue, and, unfortunately, contributing to climate-change through tailpipe emissions. Semi-trucks are usually thought of as background players in the climate-change... see more
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Track: Sponsored Session
In this session, we will explore the latest findings from Porter Novelli’s seventh annual Purpose Premium Report. Amid economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and increasing ESG pushback, what is the future of purpose-driven... see more
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SB Member Network Exclusive Event
Cap off a full conference week and join your SB Member group for a networking lunch under the beautiful San Diego sun. Reconnect with familiar faces, while... see more
Participation in this session is by invitation only. To request an invitation to this roundtable, please email [email protected] (or Douglas Sabo on the SB24 app) – please include a description of your... see more
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Track: AI & Sustainability
This session will present a range of promising AI tools to automate, simplify, or significantly speed up tasks that sustainability professionals have to tackle on a regular basis. Panelists will describe the... see more
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Track: Materials & Packaging
In the race to tackle the waste crisis, businesses and brands are turning to groundbreaking innovations in materials and recycling. This session will explore how low-carbon materials, advancements in mechanical and chemical... see more
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Track: Purpose-Led Communications
This session will explore a range of factors that are alienating – or threatening to alienate – consumers from widespread acceptance of AI and other new breakthrough technologies. Panelists will analyze naming... see more
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Track: Evolution of Marketing
This panel will share marketing lessons, consumer response and understanding, and marketplace data on the expression and communication of non-trivial new categories of sustainability claims on CPG packaging, including regenerative, low-carbon footprint,... see more
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Track: Organizational Transformation & Governance
In our pursuit of a sustainable future, the principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) and belonging are not just complementary—they're essential. This panel delves into the powerful synergy between DEI and sustainability,... see more
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Track: Sponsored Session
Creating circularity requires tailored approaches, as a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work. Brands and retailers, responding to Gen Z’s demands for sustainability, face complex challenges that vary by industry and product. This panel,... see more
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Track: Sponsored Session
The business case for sustainability has never been clearer.
Join us for a deep dive into how retailers like Amazon are helping brands, certifiers, and customers all make more sustainable decisions. You... see more
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Track: Nature-Friendly Design Paradigms in Practice
This session will share progress made to date on ‘The 50 Liter Home’–a global cross-industry partnership aimed at reducing water consumption in the home by installing premium-efficiency fixtures and appliances available in... see more
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Track: Supply Chain Management & Monitoring
Data is key to transforming supply chains--as well as to meeting new and evolving regulatory demands for everything from sustainable materials to freight. In this deep-dive into how data-driven strategies can enhance... see more
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Track: Nature-Friendly Design Paradigms in Practice
A new approach to value management – a critical capacity essential for breakthroughs in business model design
This session will teach attendees how to rethink value in the context of regenerative innovation... see more
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Track: Sponsored Session
In November 2023, Alaska Airlines announced an alternative to the time honored end-of-year mileage. Instead of flying to collect those last precious miles to level-up on their status, or maintain it for... see more
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Track: Purpose-Led Communications
In today's digital-first world, the power of storytelling is more critical than ever in shaping public perception and driving action on climate, social justice, and sustainability issues. However, the proliferation of misinformation... see more
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Track: Organizational Transformation & Governance
This session will share the results of a thoughtful investigation of readily-available productivity improvements for sustainability professionals. Valutus has studied the whole range of sustainability teams’ typical responsibilities and identified the ones... see more
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Track: AI & Sustainability
Chronically under-resourced–and often faced with rigid operational practices and a workforce resistant to change–some US water utilities lose up to 60% of their water before it reaches the user. Such situations pose... see more
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Track: Supply Chain Management & Monitoring
To advance their highly aligned brand aspirations to create regenerative supply chains, Walmart, Nestle and Brambles (CHEP) are raising the bar on policies, practices and cross-supply chain collaboration, with particular focus on... see more
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Track: Sponsored Session
In 2022, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), embarked on a groundbreaking project aimed at redefining the cleaning product industry’s approach to sustainability through the use of more sustainable feedstocks in cleaning product... see more
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Track: Evolution of Marketing
Consumer participation in reducing waste is imperative, particularly in large public venues and arena settings where single-use food wrapping and disposable packaging is common. This session will address the critical need for... see more
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Join a Birds of a Feather dinner and come prepared to guide or enjoy captivating conversation! Discussions will be self-organized by attendees. Sign up to lead, join, or learn more at the... see more
Converse, network, and discuss the big ideas in a cozy setting with guided conversation led by thought leaders, innovators, and next-gen entrepreneurs while snacking on tasty treats. see more
Making the Everyday Choice the more Sustainable Choice
Let's discuss how we, the collective we, can better engage consumers on sustainable actions and choices – what’s working, what isn’t and what are consumers saying vs doing? see more
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The return of buffalo today and tomorrow
Join us for an engaging conversation on the revitalization of buffalo herds within Tribal Nations and the vital role we all play in ensuring their sustainability for future generations. This discussion will... see more
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Join us for a relaxed evening of networking, delicious drinks, and tasty bites at the SB Gather Party. Continue conversations with like-minded professionals and expand your network in a fun and friendly... see more
Thursday 17th October
Welcome to Day 4 of SB'24 San Diego MC Remarks
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Proximity of purpose
Watch Jordan Howard as she unveils the first cut of her debut documentary exploring how cities' social issues intersect with environmental and human health. From her own experience of recent illness and... see more
Decarbonizing advertising and using its superpowers to drive consumer behavior change
The ad industry has only recently started to focus on its responsibilities around climate action – both in its operations and more importantly in using its superpowers to change behavior. There are... see more
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Unlocking Consumer Demand for Regenerative Agriculture: Insights from Regenified's 2024 Trends Report
As more folks show interest in regenerative agriculture, brands and retailers are asking big questions: Do consumers really care about it? Will they pay more for it? And is this just a... see more
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How to reframe your brand as a lifestyle choice while remaining true to your mission and values
Many consumers say they would support sustainability-driven brands and prioritize purchasing products that are good for people and the planet, but their actions often fall short of their intentions. As leaders, how... see more
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Preserving rice for generations to come through purpose-led water stewardship
Rice is a staple in the daily diets of more than 3.5 billion people around the world, but traditional methods for producing rice consume approximately 40% of the world's irrigation water. Learn... see more
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Lessons and opportunities: The Walmart + PepsiCo model for championing regenerative agriculture
In 2023, Walmart and PepsiCo launched an innovative, multi-year collaboration and investment to support farmers in their transition to regenerative agriculture practices, with a goal to improve soil health and water quality... see more
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Leading the charge: Making communities and businesses across America more resilient to climate disruptions
This session will highlight AT&T’s unique leadership in equipping communities and businesses across the United States with actionable climate risk data, and thought leadership on using that data to develop smart adaptation... see more
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Don’t miss the SB’24 San Diego Regen Ag Summit–where brand and product leaders, technology innovators, finance experts, and the farmers and ranchers at the forefront of the regenerative agriculture movement come together... see more
Welcome to the SB'24 San Diego Regen Ag Summit
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Shaping the future agriculture through bourbon: Innovation and regeneration for the better of people and planet
Maker’s Mark is committed to shaping the future of bourbon through innovation and investment for the betterment of people and planet. Join team members from the Maker's Mark Distillery on Star Hill... see more
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Partnering to reduce dairy emissions on the path to net zero
With the $900B global dairy industry on track for continued growth, collaborative action is more important than ever. In this session, Mondelez and Quantis will discuss the journey to reduce emissions in... see more
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How Mott's is taking a farmer-first approach to accelerate regenerative agriculture
As corporations and their on-the-ground partners continue to target regenerative agriculture to advance climate efforts, a one-size-fits-all approach is not sufficient for organizations that work across supply chains that are ever-changing and... see more
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Regenerative agriculture and Indigenous knowledge: Building sustainable futures
This session will explore the integration of traditional Indigenous farming practices with regenerative agriculture, focusing on land stewardship, food sovereignty, biodiversity, and a just economy. Panelists will also highlight the cultural and... see more
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Financing and investing in Indigenous agriculture
Hear about opportunities to work with Indigenous groups to support Indigenous agriculture, farming, and supply chains. see more
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Financing the transition to regenerative agriculture
As global brands, retailers, investors, and governments are committing to investments in regenerative agriculture, farmers and ranchers still sometimes feel left behind and burdened with financial risk of funding the transition to... see more
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The inaugural SB’24 San Diego Resilience Summit will assemble business leaders looking to prepare their organizations for adaptation and resilience amid ongoing climate volatility, insurance industry instability and bluelining, threats to markets... see more
Welcome to the SB'24 San Diego Resilience Summit
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Leadership in designing and driving wide-reaching adaptation and resilience programs
This conversation will serve as a continuation of AT&T’s morning keynote talk, diving deeper into the building blocks of the company’s market-leading work to develop and execute smart multi-dimensional climate adaptation initiatives.... see more
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The Climate Inflection Point; Risk, Resilience and Adaptation
With increasing unpredictability in weather patterns and frequent extreme events, the operational and financial risks to corporate real estate are escalating. Organizations that fail to develop climate mitigation and adaptation strategies face... see more
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Scenario planning and backcasting as essential must-haves for companies’ resilience toolkits
This talk will highlight important applications of scenario planning and backcasting as highly valuable tools for resilience planning. Scenario planning and backcasting aren’t new or unfamiliar practices in the business world, but... see more
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Case studies on cutting-edge features of forward-looking resilient communities
This panel will shed light on some of the most critical features of building forward-looking resilient communities, covering highly effective solutions by Babcock Ranch, BioStar Renewables and Epic Cleantec.
Babcock Ranch is... see more
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The current state of the insurance industry and how to influence it toward better outcomes
This talk will outline important climate-related dynamics around the insurance industry and explain the potentially dangerous consequences of some concerning patterns we’re currently observing. Further, Premiums for the Planet will show how... see more