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This session is in English
This session is in English
This session is in English
This session is in English
This session is in English
This session is in English
This session is in English
This session is in English
This session is in English
This session is in English
This session is in English
This session is in English
This session is in English
This session is in English
This session is in English
This session is in English
RecycleMe is a consulting company focused on the circular economy.
Their team of sustainability and recycling experts are relied upon by the world’s leading brands to help them achieve the most sustainable product packaging for their customers. In doing so, brands are also guaranteed to meet the highest standards in extended producer responsibility (EPR) requirements around the world.
RecycleMe services extend across sustainability, circular economy and stewardship spectrums, and include strategic EPR consulting, reporting and compliance services as well as policy monitoring for clients in the private sector, government, and industry associations.
The On- and Offline Classroom for Business Leaders
"WCBL has THE conference for sustainability managers. The presentations and best practice sharing were very valuable for my daily work. The break-out sessions make it possible to process the input from the presentations."
Nicole KambeckHead of Sustainability EMEA
Mitsubishi Chemical Group
"The World Class team put on such a substantive and informative event in Portland last month, we wouldn't miss the next one!"
Jason BergquistCEO - North America
RecycleMe USA
"First of all, a big compliment for the truly informative and very worthwhile conference last week! Top speakers and content from which one could take away a lot."
Antje JurkeHead of Sustainability Management
Livesystems
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8TH
9:00 am
If you'd like to be a chairperson at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a chairperson at this event, this slot is available.
9:15 am
Wesley Herche
Director of Energy & Sustainability
Prologis
Phoenix, AZ
9:45 am
If you'd like to be a speaker at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a speaker at this event, this slot is available.
10:15 am
10:45 am
Jason Bergquist
CEO ‑ North America
RecycleMe USA
Brunswick, ME
11:15 am
Mike Grable
VP & Chief Sustainability, Compliance, & Risk Officer
Oncor Electric Delivery
Dallas, TX
11:45 am
Lucette Bixler
Director, Compliance & Privacy
Five9
Eugene, OR
12:15 pm
Turning Real Estate into Strategic Energy Infrastructure
Wesley Herche (Prologis)Critical EPR Developments Shaping the U.S. Landscape: What You Need To Know
Jason Bergquist (RecycleMe USA)Electric Utilities and Data Centers: Balancing Grid Expansion, Stakeholder Value, and Sustainability
Mike Grable (Oncor Electric Delivery)Shaping Tomorrow: Innovation and Governance in the Context of ESG
Lucette Bixler (Five9)
Turning Real Estate into Strategic Energy Infrastructure
Wesley Herche (Prologis)Critical EPR Developments Shaping the U.S. Landscape: What You Need To Know
Jason Bergquist (RecycleMe USA)Electric Utilities and Data Centers: Balancing Grid Expansion, Stakeholder Value, and Sustainability
Mike Grable (Oncor Electric Delivery)Shaping Tomorrow: Innovation and Governance in the Context of ESG
Lucette Bixler (Five9)1:00 pm
2:15 pm
Get inspired by the latest innovations and join us on this 15-minute journey through the networking space
2:30 pm
Caitlin Horsley
Senior Manager & Head of ESG
F5
Portland, OR
3:00 pm
Chris Fenwick
Head of Sustainability
APi Group
Atlanta, GA
3:30 pm
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
Fawn Bergen
Director Global Corporate Sustainability Group, Global Management
Intel
Portland, OR
5:00 pm
5:30 pm
Embedding ESG as a Core Business Discipline for Long-Term Resilience
Caitlin Horsley (F5)From Compliance to Value Creation: Turning ESG into Measurable ROI
Chris Fenwick (APi Group)TBA
Erik Stromquist (xPhase)Water-Thirsty Tech: Rethinking AI’s Environmental Impact
Fawn Bergen (Intel)TBA
Denali Marlane (AXA XL)
Embedding ESG as a Core Business Discipline for Long-Term Resilience
Caitlin Horsley (F5)From Compliance to Value Creation: Turning ESG into Measurable ROI
Chris Fenwick (APi Group)TBA
Erik Stromquist (xPhase)Water-Thirsty Tech: Rethinking AI’s Environmental Impact
Fawn Bergen (Intel)TBA
Denali Marlane (AXA XL)6:15 pm
6:45 pm
7:00 pm
Strengthen your network after a day full of knowledge sharing, groundbreaking presentations, and interesting conversations. Join delegates and speakers in the relaxed atmosphere of the event venue
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9TH
9:00 am
If you'd like to be a chairperson at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a chairperson at this event, this slot is available.
9:15 am
Sean Baraoidan
Director, Sustainable Buildings
JLL
Tampa, FL
9:45 am
Newsha Ajami
Chief Science, Strategy & Development Officer
Berkeley Lab
San Francisco, CA
10:15 am
10:45 am
Bryce Gerritsen
Regional Director, Pacific
U.S. Green Building Council
Portland, OR
11:15 am
Camille Vanderghote
Head of Sustainability ‑ North America
CEVA Logistics
New York City, NY
11:45 am
Trenton Bortz
Global Sustainability Manager
Cepheid
Seattle, WA
12:15 pm
Integrating Sustainability Across the Real Estate Life Cycle
Sean Baraoidan (JLL)Risk, Resilience & Recovery: How Corporations Are Preparing for Water Scarcity, Floods, Wildfires, and Infrastructure Disruption
Newsha Ajami (Berkeley Lab)From ESG intent to operational results: a business case for verified building performance
Bryce Gerritsen (U.S. Green Building Council)Supply Chain Decarbonization at Scale: Practical Pathways Beyond Net-Zero Commitments
Camille Vanderghote (CEVA Logistics)Operational Excellence for a Low-Carbon Future
Trenton Bortz (Cepheid)
Integrating Sustainability Across the Real Estate Life Cycle
Sean Baraoidan (JLL)Risk, Resilience & Recovery: How Corporations Are Preparing for Water Scarcity, Floods, Wildfires, and Infrastructure Disruption
Newsha Ajami (Berkeley Lab)From ESG intent to operational results: a business case for verified building performance
Bryce Gerritsen (U.S. Green Building Council)Supply Chain Decarbonization at Scale: Practical Pathways Beyond Net-Zero Commitments
Camille Vanderghote (CEVA Logistics)Operational Excellence for a Low-Carbon Future
Trenton Bortz (Cepheid)1:00 pm
2:30 pm
Philippe Routhier
Head of Sustainability & ESG
BOX
Portland, OR
3:00 pm
Abby Fammartino
Director ‑ Health & Sustainability Programs and Research
CIA Strategic Initiatives Group
Portland, Oregon
3:30 pm
Transparency is Now Essential, Driven by Regulation (SB-253), Customer Expectations, and Proven Commitment
Philippe Routhier (BOX)The Power of Social Sustainability: Empowering Workers for a Sustainable Future
Abby Fammartino (CIA Strategic Initiatives Group)
Transparency is Now Essential, Driven by Regulation (SB-253), Customer Expectations, and Proven Commitment
Philippe Routhier (BOX)The Power of Social Sustainability: Empowering Workers for a Sustainable Future
Abby Fammartino (CIA Strategic Initiatives Group)4:15 pm
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