Agenda

Monday, September 23, 2024
3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
UN Global Compact: The 20th Anniversary of the UN Global Compact Principle Ten

Join the leaders of the business community, Governments, international organizations, academia and civil society who have helped define the international anti-corruption agenda over the last decades for a programme that will take stock of past achievements and lessons learned, examine current priorities and challenges and debate the future of business integrity. Following the sessions, meet and mingle with your peers over cocktails and canapés and enjoy a special performance.

The theme will encompass the story of how Principle Ten came to existence to complement the other UN Global Compact Principles, recalling the accomplishments and impact of the former Anti-Corruption Working Group, while offering a journey to commemorate fifteen years of Collective Action implemented by Global Compact Networks around the world. More importantly, discussions will help shape a new global business integrity agenda considering rising obstacles, new trends, innovative solutions and priorities in the field of governance and anti-corruption.

Location: 620 Loft and Garden at Rockefeller Center, NYC

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7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
North America CSO Awards 2024 - by Futur/IO

The CSO Awards, an esteemed recognition in the realm of corporate sustainability, celebrates the outstanding contributions of Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) who have demonstrated exemplary commitment and leadership in advancing sustainability practices within their organizations.

Location: Celonis, One World Trade Center, New York

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Tuesday, September 24, 2024
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
UN Global Compact Leaders Summit Day 1

The Leaders Summit is the UN Global Compact’s dynamic day-long conference dedicated to providing the tools, network, knowledge, and inspiration needed to scale the impact of private sector contributions to the 2030 Agenda. With inspiring keynotes, interactive breakouts, along with networking experiences, it’s a can’t miss event for anyone committed to raising the bar on sustainability and shaping the future of responsible business.

Location: The Nest Climate Campus, located on the 5th Floor of Javits Center North, 445 11th Avenue New York, NY

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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Responsible AI Executive Workshop

Following the Summit of the Future, SustainableIT.org will introduce its new framework and principles for responsible AI governance tailored for IT professionals. Attendees at this hybrid (in-person and virtual) session will then discuss and prioritize challenges and solutions for responsible AI, shaping the program's next steps and deliverables.

Location: Fordham University Lincoln Center Campus, Law School, Costantino Room, 150 West 62nd St., New York, NY

Available to join online

Featured Speakers

  • Jens Wandel - Former Under Secretary General, U.N. and Board Member, SustainableIT.org
  • Stefan Schoepfel, Global Vice President - Business AI GTM, SAP
  • Ralph Loura, Chairman of the Board, SustainableIT.org
  • Rick Pastore, Research Principal, SustainableIT.org
  • Jody Elliott, National Grid, Head of IT Risk and Sustainability

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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Sustainability Value Creation Partnership Forum

The Sustainability Value Creation Partnership is a consortium that includes Accountants for Sustainability (A4S), SustainableIT.org, ERM Sustainability Institute, GlobeScan, and Salesforce. The partnership aims to accelerate how companies can most effectively integrate sustainability across their corporate finance, technology and sustainability operations to drive long-term value.

At this forum, partnership members will share preliminary research questions designed to identify the most effective cross-functional strategies and best practices for achieving enterprise sustainability goals and driving maximum social and environmental impact, then facilitate a discussion designed to improve and add to the questions proposed. We welcome your insights and feedback as we work together to shape the future of sustainable business practices.

Location: Fordham University Lincoln Center Campus, Law School, Costantino Room, 150 West 62nd St., New York, NY

Featuring representatives from:

  • Accounting for Sustainability (A4S)
  • SustainableIT.org
  • ERM
  • GlobeScan
  • Salesforce

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7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
SustainableIT Reception and Gala Dinner

At the Summit of the Future, the emphasis will be on leveraging technology and AI responsibly to achieve a sustainable and equitable future. Join us for a SustainableIT cocktail reception and gala dinner at Fordham University, Lincoln Center. Co-hosted by SustainableIT.org, Imperial College, ERM, Human-I-T, Fordham, and Salesforce, this event unites leaders to celebrate sustainability and the UN Digital Compact, featuring Amy Doherty, CIO of the World Bank, and Ralph Loura, Board Chair of SustainableIT.org.

Location: Fordham University Lincoln Center Campus, Law School, Costantino Room, 150 West 62nd St., New York, NY

Featured Speakers

  • Amy Doherty - CIO, World Bank Group
  • Ralph Loura - Board Chair, SustainableIT.org

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Wednesday, September 25, 2024
9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Driving Decarbonization Through Digital Transformation and Data Insights: Insights from the UN Digital Compact and the Sustainability Data Foundation

Join an intimate and exclusive event at Cisco’s midtown Manhattan office to explore technology's transformative power in decarbonization and sustainability. Attendees will receive a tour of Cisco’s recently modernized office of the future, followed by a panel discussing how the Sustainability Data Foundation uses data-driven insights to shape sustainable practices. Engage with industry experts, explore cutting-edge technologies, and gain valuable insights into leveraging technology for a greener tomorrow.

Location: Cisco, 1 Penn Plaza, 9th floor, New York, NY 10119

Featured Speakers

  • Mary de Wysocki - SVP, Chief Sustainability Officer, Cisco
  • Gourav Banerjee - Principal/Partner at Deloitte
  • Amy Doherty - CIO, World Bank Group

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3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Leading Change with Sustainability and Responsible AI: Harnessing Digitalization for a Better Future

Hosted by Celonis and WIpro

Join us for an afternoon session at One World Trade Center, inspired by the UN Summit of the Future. We’ll explore how the public and private sectors are leveraging digitalization and AI to build a sustainable, inclusive, and safe digital future. The focus will be on making organizational processes work for people, companies, and the planet.

Learn how Celonis, in collaboration with leading companies within SustainableIT and partners like Wipro, is driving sustainable change and business value through the power of IT and AI. The event will conclude with a networking cocktail reception, offering a chance to connect with industry leaders while enjoying stunning views of New York City. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a key conversation shaping the future of technology and sustainability.

A photo ID is required to enter the building.

Location: Celonis, 1 World Trade Center, 70th Floor, New York, NY 10007

Featured Speakers

  • Carsten Thoma, President, Celonis
  • Janina Bauer, Global Head of Sustainability, Celonis
  • Susan Kenniston - Global Head and VP - Sustainability, Wipro
  • James Landay, Co-Director, or Panos Madamopoulos, Managing Director, Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI (HAI)
  • Guest Speaker, United Nations

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Thursday, September 26, 2024
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Reimagining ESG Metrics: A Behavioral Approach to Boosting Shareholder Returns

The goal of the event is to share and discuss innovative ideas and scientific breakthroughs that are redefining Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) assessments. These new approaches are built upon the systematic evaluation of business behaviors and their varied impacts on financial, human, and natural capital. The event will feature the launch of a report from the Imperial College London Leonardo Centre for Business on Society titled "Corporate Sustainability and Shareholders’ Returns: A Behavioral Approach," and conclude with a cocktail reception.

Location: Fintech Meetup, 605 3rd Ave, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10158

Featured Speakers

  • Maurizio Zollo, Scientific Director, Imperial College of London Leonardo Centre on Business for Society
  • Livio Scalvini, Executive Director, Imperial College of London Leonardo Centre on Business for Society
  • Witold Henisz, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Vice Dean and Faculty Director, ESG Initiative
  • Navroop Sahdev, Founder and CEO, The Digital Economist
  • Sanjib Kalita, Chairman at Fintech Meetup

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