The Sustainability Leaders Summit is an executive level event uniting sustainability decision makers from the region’s most influential companies.
The Summit features an ambitious, outcomes-focused agenda with over forty frontline perspectives from the highest levels of sustainability practice in Australia.
Over two days of case-based exploration and international vision, more than 300 of the nation’s leading corporate sustainability executives will explore the macro and micro issues shaping the sustainability journey with a collective purpose: to transform business for the better.
Outlook Session
Roles and Responsibilities: Striding Towards a Sustainable Future
Social and environmental sustainability have become a mainstay of both our political climate and economic reality. This Session adopts a macro-lens to assess the state of the circular economy and the sustainability progress we are making as a nation. We’ll explore the respective roles of government and industry, weighing consumer sentiment against policy directives, to better understand our evolving responsibilities as leaders of industry. Delegates will gain a sharper outlook on the wider forces at play to reposition their own businesses as a force in equitable, sustainable recovery.
Leadership Session
Taking Ownership: Championing the Social Dimensions of Sustainability
The pandemic has demonstrated the influence we wield as leaders. To navigate this ongoing crisis, advance commercial outcomes, and build business and personal resilience, leaders must steel their resolve and invest time and resources in social sustainability efforts. In this Session, we’ll hear how business leaders are identifying and managing business impacts on employees, customers, communities, and the value chain at large, and explore the outcomes that flow from a renewed social license to operate. The objective of this Session is to bring life to a new leadership mandate for you and your team, with a strong focus on implementation.
Supply Chain Session
Confronting Complexity: Maximising the Impact of Sustainable Supply-Chain Practices
Any meaningful conversation on transforming business for the better must acknowledge the complexity of sustainability in supply chains. We understand that it takes considerable resources and concerted, collaborative effort to improve sustainability across your entire supply chain. This Session provides practical insight on how to best direct your resources and efforts for the greatest impact, further developing your central-planning muscles. From identifying circularity challenges through to interconnecting data and integrating manufacturing and procurement practices, we will explore the steps businesses are taking to improve visibility and traceability in supply to inform sustainable decision-making.
Technology Session
Advanced Capabilities: Powering Sustainability Through Technology Innovation
The pandemic inspired the rapid adoption of technology, condensing digitisation into a timeframe previously thought impossible. Now, businesses must sustain this urgency and intensity in the sustainability space, deploying and integrating technology to inform more meaningful decision-making. In this Session, we’ll hear how businesses are leveraging data and analytics, and technology more broadly, to enable transparent processes and impactful decisions across the business. Attendees will be rewarded with a clearer picture of the partnerships and tools industry leaders are utilising to transform their businesses for the better.
Stakeholder Engagement Session
Securing Sustainability: Minimising Risk and Elevating Reporting
The rise of climate-related financial risks and increased wariness from investors and insurers alike have propelled environmental, social and governance issues to the top of the corporate agenda. In this Session, we’ll draw on key perspectives from internal and external stakeholders alike to explore climate-related financial reporting and disclosure, from strategy development and regulatory requirements through to measuring and tracking financed emissions. Attendees will be armed with strategies and systems for reporting on key environmental and social sustainability risks to improve the security and transparency of their business operations.
People Session
Passion and Purpose: Amplifying Sustainability Within Your Organisation
Consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of corporate authenticity, aligning with companies that reflect their own values. This Session is not concerned with fabricating appeal or marketing sustainability. It is about building an authentic culture, with sustainability at the core, that inspires employees and informs how consumers connect with your business. In this Session, we’ll explore how to amplify sustainability within your business and deliver on the pursuit of purpose. Attendees will gain insight into the methods leading businesses have used to inspire commitment to sustainability at every stage of the corporate hierarchy.
Future Session
Vision for the Future: Accelerating Sustainability Transformation
For many businesses, the abrupt chaos of the pandemic hindered long-term ambitions as a survival mindset came to the fore. Now, having had time to adapt and reflect, we can see that pandemic presents a rare opportunity for deep business model innovation. In this Session, we’ll explore how leaders are sharpening their long-term vision for sustainable business, as well as the tangible strategies set down to meaningfully accelerate towards this reality. We’ll hear how businesses are defining sustainability strategies against long-term value for stakeholders; leveraging business ecosystem to find new opportunities and avenues for growth; approaching change management challenges to cultural integration; and reconfiguring operations to fuel transformation.
EY teams help to support organisations understand and respond to the risks and opportunities associated with sustainability and ESG. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
“Thoughtworks is a global technology consultancy that integrates strategy, design and engineering to drive digital innovation. We are 10,000+ people strong across 48 offices in 17 countries. Over the last 25+ years, we’ve delivered extraordinary impact together with our clients by helping them solve complex business problems with technology as the differentiator. Striving for positive social change is at the core of our purpose and culture, and we help amplify the work of our partners at the forefront of social movements. In 2021, Thoughtworks co-founded The Green Software, to help reduce carbon emissions from the use of software by creating a trusted ecosystem of people, tools and practices for building green software.”
Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the cloud and providing data-driven analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Processing billions of data points daily, Geotab helps businesses improve and optimise fleet productivity, enhance safety and achieve stronger compliance. To learn more, please visit www.geotab.com/au.
ResourceCo is a global leader in waste recycling, extracting maximum value from materials otherwise destined for landfill. A pioneer in delivering carbon abatement, we work with organisations to progress the circular economy and preserve natural resources for a sustainable future. With over 30 years of experience and 60 million tonnes of materials repurposed, we are leading the sustainability transformation.
TEM is Asia Pacific’s largest and most trusted carbon offset provider. We empower business to achieve carbon neutrality and deliver extraordinary impact by supporting verified, life-changing carbon offset projects worldwide.
Edge is a leading full-spectrum sustainability consultancy. We combine science, strategy and storytelling in a way that gives our clients the confidence to take ambitious action. Our mission is to create a world where unsustainable is unthinkable.
Come and meet in Melbourne, Australia’s knowledge capital. A city of great minds and a place where the world’s brightest thinkers gather to inspire, innovate and deliver real change. Let Melbourne Convention Bureau help you deliver an outstanding business event and powerful event legacy.
Set on the shores of picturesque Port Phillip Bay is Melbourne; the city where creativity and innovation come together to deliver great events, exciting places to explore and cutting-edge advancements that are globally acclaimed.
The Banksia Foundation is a well-established not-for-profit organisation dedicated to working with industry and community to create an array of platforms to focus attention on the recognition of excellence in sustainability.
Carbon Neutral and BCorp certified, Talent Nation is Australia’s leading sustainability and environmental executive search and recruitment specialist.
Having been at the forefront of sustainability recruitment since 2012, Talent Nation brings the experience, sector knowledge and deep industry contacts that enables us to accelerate impact by placing the right person in the right role, every time.
The Business Council for Sustainable Development Australia (BCSD Australia) is the national peak body representing forward-thinking companies and organisations that are working towards the transition to a sustainable Australia. Our mission is to accelerate this transition by making sustainable business more successful.
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) is a not-for-profit organisation leading the development of a circular economy for packaging in Australia. APCO works with governments, businesses and other organisations from across Australia’s large and complex packaging value chain to develop the insights, resources and programs that are needed to build a sustainable national packaging ecosystem. In 2018, APCO was endorsed by government to lead the delivery of Australia’s 2025 National Packaging Targets and ensure all packaging is reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025. To achieve this goal, APCO is working closely with government and industry to deliver a range of sustainable design, recycling, waste to landfill reduction and circular economy projects. Recognised as one of Australia’s leading product stewardship organisations with a strong national and global collaborative network, APCO is committed to reducing the environmental impact of packaging on Australian communities by moving towards a circular economy
The Sustainability Leaders Summit is unparalleled in the level of delegates and speakers it attracts. It is driven by an ambitious business agenda, and our audience is screened for seniority to ensure you are networking with the minds shaping business.
Our limited keynote and moderated panel speaking opportunities will effectively embed you in this top-end business community. Digital and physical brand activations, as well as consultations in dedicated activation spaces further enable you to engage with this decision-making audience.
As a marketing platform to demonstrate expertise, credibility and grow your business with sustainability professionals, the Sustainability Leaders Summit offers unrivalled cut-through.
If you are a Vendor or Service Provider to sustainability executives, please email jessicaef@connectmedia.com to register.
Health and Safety: This is a Covid safe event. Participant safety is our top priority. Please click here to find out more.
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We look forward to delivering this event for you.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What’s included in my delegate pass?
A Delegate Pass includes access to all sessions, refreshment breaks, networking lunches, and access to provided speaker presentations.
What’s included in my digital pass (only applicable for Digital Events)?
A digital pass is valid for the use of 1 user and provides access to live content, inclusive of all keynotes, and sessions. The pass also includes access to post event content and select speaker presentations, this will be available to you via email in the week following the event. Please note: Sharing of speaker presentation’s is subject to approval from the guest speaker. Access must not be shared by multiple user’s or redistributed in any way. Organiser’s reserve the right to deny access to anyone who is found violating the above terms.
Is there a group booking discount?
Yes – groups of 3 people or more are entitled to a discount. Full discount information is available on our registration page. If you have any questions about how group bookings work, please contact team@connectmedia.com
Can I transfer my pass?
A delegate pass is entry for one person only, passes cannot be shared. A substitute delegate is welcome at any time prior to the event, provided the request is made in writing to team@connectmedia.com
How do I receive my delegate pass?
Following the completion of your registration and payment, you will receive an email confirmation. We will contact you via email one week before the event to provide final information regarding your participation. Delegate badges and all event material will be provided upon arrival at the event – nothing will be sent in the post.
Is media registration available?
No, this is a closed and confidential event. Media registrations are not available.
Cancellation Policy:
A full refund less a $250 (GST Inclusive) processing fee is applicable on cancellation requests made in writing within 10 days of registration. No refunds are available for cancellations made more than 10 days after registration. Where Connect Media is required to reschedule the event in the interest of the event partner’s and guests, your pass will be automatically transferred to the rescheduled dates. Should Connect Media be unable to offer, deliver or fulfil any engagement within 12 months, you will be entitled to a full refund.
What is a Service Provider?
A service provider refers to an individual or organisation who supplies products and/or services to the primary audience of retail industry.
Service providers may only have one representative at the event. A delegate pass is entry for one person only, passes cannot be shared. All service providers who apply for a pass will be reviewed internally before a registration is completed.
Will there be a delegate list available?
No, Connect Media does not provide delegate lists to attendees
Delegate Pass:
Delegate Pass includes access to all sessions, refreshment breaks, networking lunches, networking drinks reception, and access to approved speaker presentations/on demand content. Please note: Sharing of speaker presentation’s is subject to approval from the guest speaker. One delegate ticket is entry for one person only, passes cannot be shared. Organiser’s reserve the right to deny entry to anyone not registered.
Digital Pass (only applicable for Digital Events):
A digital pass is valid for the use of 1 user and provides access to live content, inclusive of all keynotes, and sessions. The pass also includes access to approved speaker presentations/on demand content; this will be available to you via email in the week following the event. Please note: Sharing of speaker presentation’s is subject to approval from the guest speaker. Access must not be shared by multiple user’s or redistributed in any way. Organiser’s reserve the right to deny access to anyone who is found violating the above terms.
Payment & Discounts:
Only one promotional discount code can be applied per registrant. All prices and promotions are valid at the time of purchase only and may not be redeemed after the point of purchase.
Organiser’s Rights:
Connect Media and Communications Group Pty Ltd endeavours to ensure the conference programme and speaker line-up is correct at the time of the event. All advertised details are correct at time of publishing. Due to unforeseen circumstances Connect Media and Communications Group Pty Ltd reserves the right to alter the programme prior to the event without notice. We also reserve the right to cancel or postpone the event. Where Connect Media is unable to run the event in the next 12 months (from the date of the event), you will be entitled to a full refund. In the unlikely event that it is cancelled or postponed, no compensation will be provided for cancelled/amended travel arrangements.
Connect Media and Communications Group Pty Ltd reserves the right to deny access to any individual that engages in or is alleged to engage in practices that are considered unprofessional and inappropriate for a business conference. We reserve the right to deny access to delegates that may affect the client / vendor ratio of attendance in favour of the interests of sponsors and commercial partners of the event.
In registering for this event, delegates grant permission to Connect Media and Communications Group Pty Ltd to take and to have full and free use of video/photographs containing their image/likeness for promotional use. Should a delegate not agree to the above image release, they must advise team@connectmedia.com.
Cancellation Policy:
A substitute delegate is welcome at any time provided the request is made in writing. A full refund less a $250 (GST Inclusive) processing fee is applicable on cancellation requests made in writing within 10 days of registration. No refunds are available for cancellations made more than 10 days after registration. Where Connect Media is required to reschedule the event in the interest of the event partner’s and guests, your pass will be automatically transferred to the rescheduled dates. Should you be provided with a credit note at the discretion of the event organisers, this credit is valid for the specified amount of passes, and not the monetary value. Should Connect Media be unable to offer, deliver or fulfil any engagement within 12 months, you will be entitled to a full refund.
Event Delivery:
In case of a change in government restrictions and advice, Connect Media reserves the right to make the decision to deliver the event completely digital, or completely in person. Should you hold a different pass, you are entitled to move your registration to digital/in person, or receive a credit for the following edition of the event.
Privacy Disclosure:
We take your privacy seriously. Information collected on this registration will be held in the strictest of confidence on a secure database. This information may be used in order to contact you regarding future events, product development and services offered. If you do not wish to be contacted please email team@connectmedia.com. To view our full privacy policy please visit: https://connectmedia.com/privacy-policy/.
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