Sustainable Business Summit

10:00 AM EDT – Opening Remarks

• Meg Szabo, Senior Editor, Bloomberg Green & Sustainability Events

10:05 AM EDT – In Conversation With Pete Stavros

KKR’s Pete Stavros discusses the role private equity can play in closing the wealth gap and improving employee engagement.

• Pete Stavros, Partner & Co-Head of Global Private Equity, KKR & Founder & Chairman, Ownership Works
• Moderator: Sonali Basak, Financial Correspondent, Bloomberg Television

10:25 AM EDT – Implementing the IRA

The journey to fully realizing the climate and economic benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act is only just beginning. We’ll discuss how companies across sectors can leverage the IRA’s incentives and investments to accelerate their net-zero efforts.

• Abigail Ross Hopper, President & CEO, Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
• Victoria Mills, Managing Director, Environmental Defense Fund
• Basil Seggos, Commissioner, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
• Moderator: Leslie Kaufman, Reporter, Bloomberg Green

10:55 AM EDT – Principal Advisory Board Spotlight: Leading With Purpose

How can sustainability-minded companies weave purpose into their business strategies? Our Advisor Spotlight will feature Kara Hoogensen of Principal Financial Group®, who will discuss how purpose guides her organization and how their industry expertise and resources help drive progress in key ESG areas.

• Kara Hoogensen, Senior Vice President & Head of Workplace Benefits – Benefits & Protection, Principal
• Moderator: Ramona Roopnarine, Global Head of Brand & Recruitment Marketing, Bloomberg

11:05 AM EDT – Break

Visit one of our special on-site networking areas:

The Road to COP28 – Heading to Dubai later this year? Learn more about our Bloomberg Green at COP28 events on December 4 and 5, register your interest in attending and pitch topics and speakers to our editorial team.

• Abby Danzig, Senior Programming Director, Bloomberg Green & Sustainability Events
• Meg Szabo, Senior Editor, Bloomberg Green & Sustainability Events

Growing Your Career in Sustainability – Learn about the outlook for climate jobs, the evolving skills landscape and professional development opportunities.

• Gerald Cotiangco, Director, Career Office, Columbia Climate School
• Remy Lannelongue, Employer Relations, Terra.do
• Cynthia Thomson, Head of Learning Partnerships, Terra.do

11:35 AM EDT – Building an Ethical Supply Chain

With due diligence regulations shining the spotlight on corporate social and environmental issues, many companies are galvanizing their efforts around a global just economy. We’ll hear how sustainability leaders are prioritizing human rights and transparency across their supply chain.

• Keelin Evans, Vice President of Sustainability, Macy’s, Inc.
• Angela Santos, Partner & Customs Practice Leader, ArentFox Schiff
• Moderator: Ritika Gupta, Reporter & Producer, Bloomberg Television

12:00 PM EDT – ESG Funds: Painting a View of Market Direction in the US

What companies and sectors are most favored by ESG fund managers? Of the hundreds of ESG topics, what is actually used by investors? Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst Shaheen Contractor delves into the assets and flows for US ESG ETFs and examines the opportunities and challenges ahead.

• Shaheen Contractor, ESG Research Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence

12:10 PM EDT – In Conversation With Thomas P. DiNapoli

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli discusses the role sustainability plays in the state’s $254.1 billion pension fund investment strategy and the politicization of ESG in the US.

• Thomas P. DiNapoli, Comptroller, New York State

• Moderator: Romaine Bostick, Anchor, Bloomberg Television

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12:30 PM EDT – Lunch

1:15 PM EDT – Facilitated Networking

Summit attendees will dive deeper into critical ESG issues facing business and finance leaders. Bloomberg facilitators will lead conversation groups based on the following themes:

• Sustainable Finance: Lizzette Lara, Product Manager, Sustainable Finance Solutions, Bloomberg
• Energy Transitions: Kyle Harrison, Head of Sustainability Research, BloombergNEF
• Diversity & Inclusion: Claire Obusan, Program Manager, Bloomberg New Voices

Pre-registration is required for this session. Attendance is limited.

Proudly Sponsored By Principal.

Improving financial inclusion is a critical piece of building a more sustainable and resilient future. While potential solutions require a balanced approach across private and public sectors, employers play a unique role in helping more people advance on a path toward greater financial security. How can companies work to address financial inclusion in their ambitious ESG goals?

Join us for a lunch breakout briefing exploring the role financial inclusion plays in driving sustainable growth. We’ll examine the state of inclusivity across global financial markets, how the private sector can affect change and what companies can do to improve their employees’ financial well-being.

12:30 PM EDT – Arrivals & Networking

12:55 PM EDT – Opening Remarks

• Garnesha Ezediaro, Greenwood Initiative Lead, Bloomberg Philanthropies

12:57 PM EDT – Principal Advisor Spotlight: Examining Key Drivers of Financial Inclusion 

This spotlight will explore the many dimensions impacting financial inclusion with a spotlight on the critical role of employers in helping their employees feel financially secure.

• Beth Wood, Executive Vice President, Global Chief Marketing Officer & Sustainability Task Force Chair, Principal Financial Group

1:07 PM EDT – Bridging the Financial Inclusion Gap

How can companies of all sizes help bridge the financial inclusion gap? We’ll discuss tactics for bolstering employee access to financial support and how to overcome challenges in implementing and scaling financial wellness efforts.

• Katie Frost, Acting Associate Administrator for the Office of Capital Access, US Small Business Administration
• Shardé Marchewski, Head of Supplier Diversity, Wayfair
• Jennifer Tescher, President & CEO, Financial Health Network
• Moderator: Garnesha Ezediaro, Bloomberg Philanthropies

1:32 PM EDT – Closing Remarks & Networking

1:45 PM EDT – Lunch Breakout Concludes

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2:00 PM EDT – Welcome Back

• Meg Szabo, Senior Editor, Bloomberg Green & Sustainability Events

2:05 PM EDT – In Conversation With Hamdi Ulukaya

Chobani Founder & CEO Hamdi Ulukaya discusses leading a company with corporate social responsibility at the heart of its mission.

• Hamdi Ulukaya, Founder & CEO, Chobani
• Moderator: Carol Massar, Anchor, Bloomberg Businessweek Television & Radio

2:25 PM EDT – ‘S’ Issues in Focus: Talent Development

How can companies develop and nurture a diverse and inclusive workforce? How should they quantify social impact to align with ESG targets and drive business growth? Leaders share how implementing proactive social policies affects employee satisfaction and gives their company a competitive advantage in today’s talent wars.

• Lanaya Irvin, CEO, Coqual
• Aniela Unguresan, Founder, EDGE Certified Foundation
• Moderator: Elizabeth Fournier, Interim Executive Editor for Equality, Bloomberg

2:55 PM EDT – Physical Climate Risk: A Ticking Economic Time Bomb?

Mitigating climate risk is no longer just an environmental concern – it’s a financial imperative. We’ll discuss the evolving nuances of business interruption, financial implications of climate risk and the role artificial intelligence plays in assessing potential exposure.

• Nicole Hildebrandt, Managing Director & Partner, Boston Consulting Group
• Anil Vasagiri, Senior Vice President & Head of Property Solutions, Swiss Re
• Ahmad Wani, Co-Founder & CEO, One Concern
• Moderator: Dharrini Bala Gadiyaram, Global Head of Enterprise Risk Products, Bloomberg

3:30 PM EDT – Tackling the Migrant Crisis

As the migrant crisis in New York brings ongoing political and humanitarian issues into sharp focus, leaders across multiple sectors are striving for solutions that put the dignity and well-being of those affected at the forefront. We’ll explore how the business community can help provide stability to migrants in the US, including those displaced by the climate crisis.

• Nazanin Ash, CEO, Welcome.US
• Gideon Maltz, CEO, Tent Partnership for Refugees
• Asahi Pompey, Global Head of Corporate Engagement, Goldman Sachs

4:00 PM EDT – Closing Remarks

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Do you have a specific ESG-related challenge to solve for? Are you curious about regulatory developments, the investor mindset or the evolution of ESG data? In this interactive session, in-person attendees will have the opportunity to directly engage with our panel of expert speakers for a discussion focused on your most pressing sustainability questions.

• Alex Heath, Managing Director: US Head of Social Impact & Sustainability, Edelman
• Megan Starr, Global Head of Impact, Carlyle
• Moderator: Abby Danzig, Senior Programming Director, Bloomberg Green & Sustainability Events

8:30 AM EDT – Coffee With the Experts

Join our Bloomberg experts for casual coffee discussions on ESG data, regulatory frameworks, clean energy and more ahead of the morning program.

• Shaheen Contractor, ESG Research Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence
• Rokhsana Saddighzadeh, Global Product Manager, Sustainable Finance Regulation, Bloomberg