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IWBI Social
sustainability summit
December 13, 2024 | Citi Headquarters, New York
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IWBI is gathering industry leaders, policymakers, financial institutions and innovators to explore sustainable finance strategies, the transition to a low-carbon economy, global regulatory trends in sustainability and innovative approaches to enhance wellbeing for people and the planet. Discussions will focus on how businesses can support employees, communities, consumers and workers throughout the value chain.
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SPEAKERS
Explore the lineup of standout speakers taking centerstage at the IWBI Social Sustainability Summit, with new additions added on a monthly basis.
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Claudia Herbert Colfer
Head of Programming, United Nations Global Compact Network USA
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Michael Hogan
Senior Associate -
Global ESG, Hines
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Chris Pyke
Chief Innovation Officer, GRESB
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Kanika Singh
Director of Innovative
Finance, Milken Institute
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Harun Asad
Sr. Director Sustainability, Genentech
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Valerie Smith
Chief Sustainability Officer, Citi
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Jana Martins
Former Climate & Trade Lead,
European Parliament
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Casey Cullen-Woods
Vice President, Sustainable Design &
Operations Lead | CRES Location
Strategy, Barclays der, Kaiterra
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Monika Mantilla
CEO & Managing
Partner, Altura Capital
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Kelly Worden
VP ESG and Social
Sustainability, IWBI
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Kalin Bracken
Real Estate Lead at World
Economic Forum
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Hamoda Youssef
Director of Client
Development,
ClimateFirst
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Chris Higgins
Head of EMEA
Workplace, Real Estate
and Facilities, GSK
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Nora Rizzo
Ethical Materials
Director, Grace Farms
Foundation
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Antonio Rodriguez
Director of Investments,
32BJ Pension Fund
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Chrissa Pagitsas
CEO, Pagitsas Advisors
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Alicia Silva
Director and Founder, Revitaliza Consultores
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Jennifer Taranto
VP of Sustainability,
STO Building Group
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Kevin Chow
Deputy Chief Representative, Hong Kong Monetary Authority New York Representative Office
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Laurie Rothenberg
Global Real Estate & Workplace Strategy Lead Counsel, Pfizer
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Ayris Scales
SVP - Social Sustainability & Global Initiatives, Nareit
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Rachel Hodgdon
President & CEO, IWBI
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Liam Bates
CEO and founder, Kaiterra
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Monique Aiken
Managing Director,
The Investment Integration Project
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Minjia Yang
Vice President & Head
of Sustainable Finance, IWBI
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Stephen Brown
Senior Vice President, Global
Market Development, IWBI
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Akinola Afolarin
Sustainability Attorney,
Pace Energy & Climate Center
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Dr Josh Jackman
Chief Operations Officer, ART Health Solutions
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Mary Luevano
Executive Director,
PACENation
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James Fretton
Programme Director, GSK
AGENDA
Rachel Hodgdon
President & CEO, IWBI
Valerie Smith
Chief Sustainability Officer, Citi
Moderated by Stephen Brown, Senior Vice President, Global Market Development, IWBI
MODERATOR
Stephen Brown
Senior Vice President, Global
Market Development, IWBI
Global Sustainable Design & Operations Lead, Barclays
Chris Higgins
Head of EMEA
Workplace, Real Estate
and Facilities, GSK
Liam Bates
CEO and founder, Kaiterra
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Harun Asad
Sr. Director Sustainability, Genentech
Discover how leading companies are reshaping the future of business by placing people at the heart of their operations. Learn why forward-thinking organizations are expanding their vision of sustainability beyond environmental concerns to embrace crucial social impacts. Speakers will share:
Innovative approaches to embedding social sustainability in business strategies
The competitive advantages of creating inclusive, equitable workplaces
Proven methods for building stronger connections with communities and stakeholders
Strategies for achieving long-term success and resilience through social responsibility
Moderated by Kelly Worden, VP of ESG and Social Sustainability, IWBI
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MODERATOR
Kelly Worden
VP ESG and Social
Sustainability, IWBI
Michael Hogan
Senior Associate - Global ESG, Hines
Jennifer Taranto
VP of Sustainability, STO Building
Group
Ayris Scales
SVP - Social Sustainability & Global Initiatives, Nareit
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Chris Pyke
Chief Innovation
Officer, GRESB
Explore the connections between social sustainability, social value and long term financial value within real estate. Consider how enhanced investor engagement can drive better places for both people and planet. Speakers will explore:
Targeted strategies for developing socially conscious buildings and thriving communities
Best practices for community engagement that foster connection and shared value
Cutting-edge approaches to enhancing tenant well-being and satisfaction
Inspiring case studies that demonstrate the tangible benefits of socially sustainable real estate
Chrissa Pagitsas
CEO, Pagitsas Advisors
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Rachel Hodgdon
President & CEO, IWBI
Moderated by Minjia Yang, Vice President & Head of Sustainable Finance, IWBI
MODERATOR
Minjia Yang
Vice President & Head
of Sustainable Finance, IWBI
Jana Martins
Senior Sustainable Finance Advisor; formerly Climate and Trade Lead at European Parliament, Commission, & Economic and Social Committee
Akinola Afolarin
Sustainability Attorney,
Pace Energy & Climate Center
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Kevin Chow
Deputy Chief Representative, Hong Kong Monetary Authority New York Representative Office
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Monika Mantilla
CEO & Co-Founderr, Altura Capital
Navigate the fast-evolving global regulatory landscape that increasingly compels businesses to meet stringent sustainability and ESG standards. Hear from policymakers, legal experts, and business leaders as they delve into the far-reaching impact of these regulatory shifts on corporate practices. Speakers will discuss:
The latest regulatory trends and their implications for businesses
Synergies and gaps among different regional sustainability regulations
Strategies for aligning with social sustainability standards and regulations
Approaches to navigating compliance while fostering innovation in sustainability
MODERATOR
Monique Aiken
Managing Director,
The Investment Integration Project
Claudia
Herbert Colfer
Head of Programming, UN Global Compact Network USA
Monika Mantilla
CEO & Managing
Partner, Altura Capital
MODERATOR
Hamoda Youssef
Director of Client
Development,
ClimateFirst
Mary Luevano
Executive Director,
PACENation
Antonio Rodriguez
Director of Investments,
32BJ Pension Fund
Explore the critical role of finance in driving social sustainability. Hear from financial experts, investors, and industry leaders as they highlight the latest breakthroughs in sustainable finance and reveal how purposeful capital allocation is reshaping markets to create value for both shareholders and society. Speakers will explore:
How financial markets are evolving to prioritize people and the planet
Emerging financial tools that integrate social sustainability goals
The transition from risk mitigation to value creation in sustainable finance
Case studies of successful financial strategies driving the SDGs across sectors
Moderated by Kalin Bracken, Real Estate Lead, World Economic Forum
MODERATOR
Kalin Bracken
Real Estate Lead at World Economic
Forum
Alicia Silva
Director and Founder,
Revitaliza Consultores
Laurie Rothenberg
Global Real Estate & Workplace
Strategy Lead Counsel, Pfizer
Nora Rizzo
Ethical Materials
Director, Grace Farms
Foundation
Kanika Singh
Director of Innovative
Finance, Milken Institute
Embark on a transformative journey exploring the human side of our shift to a sustainable economy. Discover how to place people at the center of the revolution, showcasing how diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are the cornerstones of true progress. Join visionary leaders and community champions as we delve into:
Innovative organizational strategies that ensure fairness and inclusivity
Workforce training programs preparing communities for job transition
Impactful community engagement initiatives that amplify local voices
Pioneering policies designed to support and uplift vulnerable populations
Dr Josh Jackman
Chief Operations Officer, ART Health Solutions
James Fretton
Programme Director, GSK
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