Monday 16th October
Opening Remarks: Welcome to SB'23 San Diego!
Regenerating Local
Sustainable Brands COO, Mike Dupee will kick off the main-stage program by sharing his observations on the state of our collective pursuit of a just and regenerative future. He will give updates... see more
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Building Stronger Bridges To and Between Regeneration and Positive Local Impact
Sustainable Brands Founder & CEO KoAnn Skrzyniarz will be joined by John Fullerton, Regenerative Economics Architect & Founder of the Capital Institute, and Alfa Demmellash, CEO & Co-Founder of Rising Tide Capital,... see more
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Boosting Local Equity, Supporting Diverse Voices for Change and Empowering the Next Generation
Since establishing its North American headquarters in Newark, NJ, Audible has embedded social impact initiatives to help fuel the neighborhood economy and build a career pipeline for youth in the Newark metro... see more
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Everything, Everywhere, All at Once: Turning ESG Governance Overhead Into Competitive Advantage
As demands for corporate sustainability and ESG disclosures continue to grow, companies may feel like they need to collect and share information about everything, from everywhere, all at once. But those companies... see more
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Tuesday 17th October
Welcome to Day 2 of SB'23 San Diego!
Serving as the opening act of the Day 2 main-stage program, this session will outline the daily sub-theme within the broader conference theme and introduce the morning’s plenary speaker lineup. see more
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The Power of & - Integrating Sustainability into Business Strategy
In this session, Jon Moeller, P&G’s Chairman of the Board, President & CEO, and Virginie Helias, P&G’s Chief Sustainability Officer, will sit down to have a thought-provoking conversation about how and why... see more
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Driving Behavior Change through a Multi-Layer Ecosystem of Stakeholders and Solutions
As a brand that interacts with a wide range of industries by virtue of its role in the economy, VISA has many options at its disposal when it comes to activating its... see more
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Is the Plastic Crisis Local or Global? A Path Forward for Brands
By 2040, plastic waste is projected to triple, posing significant environmental and social justice threats. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation hosted by rePurpose Global and Riverside Naturals, to explore the various... see more
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Networking Break
Transforming Supply Chain Strategy, Relationships with Farmers and Impact Reporting to Bring the First Regenerative Rubber to Market
VF Corporation has become a leader in regenerative rubber sourcing. The brand’s success in bringing the first regenerative rubber shoe outsole to market can be attributed to innovative supply chain practices, transformed... see more
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How Does Purpose Thrive in a Push-Back World?
Creating value in an anti-woke, anti-ESG era requires a new orientation from businesses – one that is more than communications and campaigns but is rooted in strategy. Hear from Sandy Skees, author... see more
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Finding Common Ground – Sustainable Impact Across the Food Value Chain
As the agricultural industry makes strides to reduce its environmental impact, collaboration across the food value chain continues to be a central tenet of this success. Join Bayer Crop Science and Perdue... see more
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Connect for Maui
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Closing Remarks
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Wednesday 18th October
Welcome to Day 3 of SB'23 San Diego!
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Working to Restore: Harnessing the Power of Regenerative Business to Heal the World
Working to Restore is an excellent new book that examines pioneering regenerative entrepreneurship in nine areas: agriculture, waste, supply chain, inclusivity for the collective good, women in the workforce, travel, health, energy,... see more
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How Resource-Efficient Vertical Agriculture, Inclusive Employment and Upward Social Mobility Can Go Hand in Hand in Hand
This talk, delivered by Nona Yehia, Co-Founder & CEO of Vertical Harvest, will describe a fascinating win-win-win set of solutions the company has built – from developing underutilized space in underserved urban... see more
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Next-Generation Materials Entering the Mainstream: An Inspiring and Instructive Case Study
Starting in 2020, TOM FORD and TOM FORD BEAUTY, an Estée Lauder Companies brand, and ocean health non-profit Lonely Whale brought together key partners and stakeholders as well as 19 early adopter... see more
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Networking Break
The Potential of Transforming Carbon Dioxide into Critical Chemicals and Materials Used in Everyday Products
The team at Twelve, a breakthrough materials innovation startup born at Stanford University and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, envisions a future in which carbon is circular: harvested from the air and from... see more
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How Does a Global Brand Start to Regenerate Locally? Microsoft & Biomimicry 3.8 Share Three Simple Rules.
Navigating the transition to a regenerative business is complex, especially when aiming to regenerate locally while operating globally. How do you find your way in this challenging landscape?
Drawing on nature's 3.8... see more
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Driving Sustainable Local Economic Development while Ensuring Public Lands are Healthy and Productive
As the Commissioner of Public Lands, Hilary Franz, leads the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, one of only five elected lands commissioners across the United States. She heads the state’s wildfire... see more
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Closing Remarks
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Thursday 19th October
Welcome to Day 4 of SB'23 San Diego!
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Responsible Marketing Through The Lens of Local
When CMOs and marketing leaders are tasked with delivering more business impact using fewer resources, localized responsible marketing efforts have the power to drive global business results while making the world a... see more
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Addressing the “Purpose Fragility” Phenomenon: Navigating Challenging Circumstances with Courage and Vulnerability
This session will stand on the shoulders of a breakout discussion session on the same topic earlier in the week. Participants will bring highlights from that discussion, and then continue the conversation... see more
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Networking Break
Communications to Capture the Consumer: A Best Practice Guide to Drive Purchase
As the polycrisis keeps piling on existential challenges for businesses and societies, consumer demand continues to be a key driver for companies to scale investments at the pace necessary to combat climate... see more
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Multi-Sector Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration Driving Kelp Forest Restoration near San Diego
This session will outline the promising horizons of Scripps’ multi-stakeholder efforts around researching, initiating and scaling projects at the intersection of environmental regeneration and positive local impact. Notably, the talk will share... see more
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Let’s Keep Helping Regenerative Agriculture Go Truly Mainstream
The powerhouse team at Kiss the Ground continues to produce top-notch content drawing mainstream attention to the importance of regenerative agriculture and regeneration more broadly. A new mini-documentary tells the stories of... see more