Time: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT

Join leaders from top manufacturing companies, government policy leaders, and thought leaders to hear insights and real-world experiences related to efforts to drive meaningful improvements in both sustainability and manufacturing performance.  Engage in stimulating breakout sessions, network with peers and thought leaders, and learn about a variety of topics such as:

• Integration of Sustainability Data with Business Planning and Operations
• Identifying Areas to Improve Sustainability and Business Performance
• Monitoring and Responding to Sustainability Policy Changes
• Benchmarking Sustainability Functions, Operations & Reporting
• Building a Sustainability Organization and Knowledgebase

Who Should Attend

Executives in Sustainability, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Government who are interested in helping to improve both sustainability and operational results within manufacturing organizations.

Agenda:

9:00 a.m. | Breakfast and Check-In
10:00 a.m. | Welcome Remarks: MxD
10:10 a.m. | Keynote: Katheryn Scott, Office of Technology Transitions, U.S. Dept. of Energy
10:50 a.m. | Presentations: P&G and Dow: Unlocking the Value of Sustainable Solutions through Industry Partnerships –  HansJoerg Reick, Sr. Director Global Business Development, Procter & Gamble;  David Koenigs, Sr. R&D Leader, Packaging & Specialty Plastics, Dow
11:35 a.m. | Panel Discussion:

• Creating a Business Case for Sustainability Efforts at your Organization

12:25 p.m. | Lunch
1:30 p.m. | Small Group Discussions:

• Integrating Sustainability Data with Business Planning and Operations.
• Identifying Areas to Improve Sustainability and Business Performance
• Monitoring and Responding to Sustainability Policy Changes
• Building a Sustainability Organization and Knowledge Base for Operations and Reporting

2:45 p.m. | Knowledge and Solution Sharing

• Environmental Tax Benefit Identification (EY)
• Emissions Management & Energy Optimization (Aspen Tech, Microsoft, EY)
• Siemens Sustainability (Siemens)

4:00 p.m. | Networking Reception and Factory Floor Tours