Accelerating Change: Critical Actions for a Sustainable Global Supply Chain
Date & Time: Thursday, September 26 at 11:30 am
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Hosted by: NYSBA ESG Committee
Overview:
In an era marked by the escalating threat of climate change, the resilience and integrity of global supply chains are under significant pressure. The NYSBA ESG Committee invites you to an urgent and impactful event titled “Accelerating Change: Critical Actions for a Sustainable Global Supply Chain.” This event aims to gather thought leaders and industry experts to confront the environmental challenges that threaten supply chains worldwide.
Event objectives:
The event will delve into critical areas such as the global challenges and climate impact posed by supply chains, examining their role in contributing to climate change and the systemic risks they face. It will also address regulatory compliance pressures, providing insights into the latest international regulations, including EU and US laws, and their implications for sustainability and climate action within supply chains. Additionally, the event will highlight innovative developments, showcasing breakthrough strategies and technologies that are driving sustainable supply chain practices. By analyzing lessons learned from past successes and failures, participants will identify best practices for future action. Finally, strategic action will be emphasized, offering practical guidance on both immediate and long-term measures businesses can take to reduce their environmental impact and meet ESG goals.
Speakers:
Opening remarks: Linda Kleftodimou Smith, Co-Chair of the ESG Committee, NYSBA
Moderator: Gal Shargil-Yaari, Steering Committee Arison ESG Center Reichman University
Betty M. Huber
Corporate Partner & Global ESG Co-Chair at Latham & Watkins
Topic: Legislative summary on supply chains. Overview of international regulations, including EU, country-specific, and US laws impacting supply chains.
Ryan Laddey
Lead ESG & Corporate Compliance Counsel at Ralph Lauren
Topic: Addressing ESG challenges in the fashion industry. Discussion on the integration of sustainability, climate change, and human rights into corporate compliance and ESG strategies.
Ben Rutledge
Senior Advisor, Responsible Contracting Project
Topic: Topic: Developing Effective Contracts in Supply Chains. The mission of the Responsible Contracting Project (RCP) is to improve due diligence in global supply chains through innovative contracting practices. The organization develops and disseminates practical contractual tools to support more cooperative relations between supply chain firms and to promote better environmental and human rights outcomes. In this respect, RCP advances a major shift in contract design.
Vlada Gurvich
Law Fellow at the International Senior Lawyers Project; Co-head of V.B.G. non-profit; Columbia Law School Alumni
Topic: NGO perspective on supply chains. Exploring the challenges NGOs face and the opportunities they present to other stakeholders, particularly in representing local communities to strengthen climate-related initiatives within supply chains.
Key topics covered:
-The impact of supply chains on climate change.
-Navigating regulatory pressures and compliance demands.
-Innovations driving sustainable supply chain practices.
-Lessons from past initiatives and strategies for future resilience.
-Practical actions for businesses to align with ESG goals.
Who should attend:
This event is essential for supply chain professionals, sustainability advocates, corporate leaders, policymakers, and anyone committed to driving meaningful change in global supply chains.
Join us to be part of the solution to one of the most critical issues of our time. Let’s work together to transform our global supply chains into engines of sustainability.
Contact information: For additional inquiries, please contact Gal Shargil-Yaari at [email protected] and Vlada Gurvich at [email protected].
More information about the program:
https://www.climateweeknyc.org/events/accelerating-change-critical-actions-sustainable-global-supply-chain