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"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 Kambeck

Head 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 Bergquist

CEO - 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 Jurke

Head of Sustainability Management

Livesystems

How It Works

Like-minded peers show their latest developments, successes and failures in case study presentations
Get access easily to all speakers and delegates through Q&A sessions and hands-on workshops
Network face-to face as well as engage in the online Think Tank

Facts

Limited to

150

Attendees
Limited to

100

Companies

20

Speakers

80/20

Corporate Decision-Maker / Vendor Ratio

Why attend?

Make business cases that connects ESG goals directly to cost reduction, capital allocation, and top-line growth
Proven case studies on building resilient supply chains, circular models, and decarbonizing seamlessly
Find innovative business partners for future projects

Agenda

First day of conference

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8TH

9:00 am

No Chairperson Yet

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No Chairperson Yet

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9:15 am

Managing the Drift: How Building Intelligence and Inspection, Service & Maintenance Sustain Building Decarbonization

Chris Fenwick

Head of Sustainability
APi Group
Atlanta, GA

9:45 am

No Speaker Yet

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No Speaker Yet

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10:15 am

Coffee Break with Networking

10:45 am

Critical EPR Developments Shaping the U.S. Landscape: What You Need To Know

Jason Bergquist

CEO ‑ North America
RecycleMe USA
Brunswick, ME

11:15 am

Electric Utilities and Data Centers: Balancing Grid Expansion, Stakeholder Value, and Sustainability

Mike Grable

VP & Chief Sustainability, Compliance, & Risk Officer
Oncor Electric Delivery
Dallas, TX

11:45 am

Shaping Tomorrow: Innovation and Governance in the Context of ESG

Lucette Bixler

Director, Compliance & Privacy
Five9
Eugene, OR

12:15 pm

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Managing the Drift: How Building Intelligence and Inspection, Service & Maintenance Sustain Building Decarbonization

    Chris Fenwick (APi Group)

  2. Critical EPR Developments Shaping the U.S. Landscape: What You Need To Know

    Jason Bergquist (RecycleMe USA)

  3. Electric Utilities and Data Centers: Balancing Grid Expansion, Stakeholder Value, and Sustainability

    Mike Grable (Oncor Electric Delivery)

  4. Shaping Tomorrow: Innovation and Governance in the Context of ESG

    Lucette Bixler (Five9)

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Managing the Drift: How Building Intelligence and Inspection, Service & Maintenance Sustain Building Decarbonization

    Chris Fenwick (APi Group)

  2. Critical EPR Developments Shaping the U.S. Landscape: What You Need To Know

    Jason Bergquist (RecycleMe USA)

  3. Electric Utilities and Data Centers: Balancing Grid Expansion, Stakeholder Value, and Sustainability

    Mike Grable (Oncor Electric Delivery)

  4. Shaping Tomorrow: Innovation and Governance in the Context of ESG

    Lucette Bixler (Five9)

1:00 pm

Lunch with Networking

2:15 pm

Exhibitor Tour

Get inspired by the latest innovations and join us on this 15-minute journey through the networking space

2:30 pm

From Copilot to Agent: How Sustainability Teams Can Scale AI Responsibly

Caitlin Horsley

Senior Manager & Head of ESG
F5
Portland, OR

3:00 pm

TBA

Jeremy Sampson

CEO
Travel Forward
United States of America

3:30 pm

From Company to Ecosystem: How Sustainability Translates to Real Returns—Lessons and Next Steps

Erik Stromquist

Founder & CEO
xPhase
Portland, OR

4:00 pm

Coffee Break with Networking

4:30 pm

Water-Thirsty Tech: Rethinking AI’s Environmental Impact

Fawn Bergen

Director Global Corporate Sustainability Group, Global Management
Intel
Portland, OR

5:00 pm

Embedding ESG Early: Ground-Up Execution for Responsible Projects

Andy Sloop

Chief Sustainability Officer
Chilean Cobalt Corp
Portland, OR

5:30 pm

Round-Table Discussions

  1. From Copilot to Agent: How Sustainability Teams Can Scale AI Responsibly

    Caitlin Horsley (F5)

  2. TBA

    Jeremy Sampson (Travel Forward)

  3. From Company to Ecosystem: How Sustainability Translates to Real Returns—Lessons and Next Steps

    Erik Stromquist (xPhase)

  4. Water-Thirsty Tech: Rethinking AI’s Environmental Impact

    Fawn Bergen (Intel)

  5. Embedding ESG Early: Ground-Up Execution for Responsible Projects

    Andy Sloop (Chilean Cobalt Corp)

Round-Table Discussions

  1. From Copilot to Agent: How Sustainability Teams Can Scale AI Responsibly

    Caitlin Horsley (F5)

  2. TBA

    Jeremy Sampson (Travel Forward)

  3. From Company to Ecosystem: How Sustainability Translates to Real Returns—Lessons and Next Steps

    Erik Stromquist (xPhase)

  4. Water-Thirsty Tech: Rethinking AI’s Environmental Impact

    Fawn Bergen (Intel)

  5. Embedding ESG Early: Ground-Up Execution for Responsible Projects

    Andy Sloop (Chilean Cobalt Corp)

6:15 pm

Panel Discussion - Building ESG Value: Turning Purpose into Measurable Business Advantage

Alan Scott

Director of Sustainability
Intertek
Portland, OR

Graeme Byrd

Head of Partnerships
Sinai Technologies
Portland, OR

Gabriela Crespo

Americas Sustainability Leader
RWDI
Portland, OR

6:45 pm

End of the 1st Day with Summary

7:00 pm

Evening Reception with Refreshments and Snacks

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

Second day of conference

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9TH

9:00 am

No Chairperson Yet

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9:15 am

Integrating Sustainability Across the Real Estate Life Cycle

Sean Baraoidan

Director, Sustainable Buildings
JLL
Tampa, FL

9:45 am

Risk, Resilience & Recovery: How Corporations Are Preparing for Water Scarcity, Floods, Wildfires, and Infrastructure Disruption

Newsha Ajami

Chief Science, Strategy & Development Officer
Berkeley Lab
San Francisco, CA

10:15 am

Coffee Break with Networking

10:45 am

From ESG intent to operational results: a business case for verified building performance

Bryce Gerritsen

Regional Director, Pacific
U.S. Green Building Council
Portland, OR

11:15 am

Supply Chain Decarbonization at Scale: Practical Pathways Beyond Net-Zero Commitments

Camille Vanderghote

Head of Sustainability ‑ North America
CEVA Logistics
New York City, NY

11:45 am

Operational Excellence for a Low-Carbon Future

Trenton Bortz

Global Sustainability Manager
Cepheid
Seattle, WA

12:15 pm

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Integrating Sustainability Across the Real Estate Life Cycle

    Sean Baraoidan (JLL)

  2. Risk, Resilience & Recovery: How Corporations Are Preparing for Water Scarcity, Floods, Wildfires, and Infrastructure Disruption

    Newsha Ajami (Berkeley Lab)

  3. From ESG intent to operational results: a business case for verified building performance

    Bryce Gerritsen (U.S. Green Building Council)

  4. Supply Chain Decarbonization at Scale: Practical Pathways Beyond Net-Zero Commitments

    Camille Vanderghote (CEVA Logistics)

  5. Operational Excellence for a Low-Carbon Future

    Trenton Bortz (Cepheid)

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Integrating Sustainability Across the Real Estate Life Cycle

    Sean Baraoidan (JLL)

  2. Risk, Resilience & Recovery: How Corporations Are Preparing for Water Scarcity, Floods, Wildfires, and Infrastructure Disruption

    Newsha Ajami (Berkeley Lab)

  3. From ESG intent to operational results: a business case for verified building performance

    Bryce Gerritsen (U.S. Green Building Council)

  4. Supply Chain Decarbonization at Scale: Practical Pathways Beyond Net-Zero Commitments

    Camille Vanderghote (CEVA Logistics)

  5. Operational Excellence for a Low-Carbon Future

    Trenton Bortz (Cepheid)

1:00 pm

Lunch with Networking

2:30 pm

Transparency is Now Essential, Driven by Regulation (SB-253), Customer Expectations, and Proven Commitment

Philippe Routhier

Head of Sustainability & ESG
BOX
Portland, OR

3:00 pm

The Power of Social Sustainability: Empowering Workers for a Sustainable Future

Abby Fammartino

Director ‑ Health & Sustainability Programs and Research
CIA Strategic Initiatives Group
Portland, OR

3:30 pm

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Transparency is Now Essential, Driven by Regulation (SB-253), Customer Expectations, and Proven Commitment

    Philippe Routhier (BOX)

  2. The Power of Social Sustainability: Empowering Workers for a Sustainable Future

    Abby Fammartino (CIA Strategic Initiatives Group)

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Transparency is Now Essential, Driven by Regulation (SB-253), Customer Expectations, and Proven Commitment

    Philippe Routhier (BOX)

  2. The Power of Social Sustainability: Empowering Workers for a Sustainable Future

    Abby Fammartino (CIA Strategic Initiatives Group)

4:15 pm

End of the Conference with Summary

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