5-6 MARCH 2025 | MELBOURNE | PULLMAN ALBERT PARK
Why Attend
- 1Valuable Insights
- 2Candid Discussions
- 3Networking Opportunities
- 4Expert Speakers
2025 Speakers
Danielle Mulder
BBC Group Director of Sustainability
David Croft
Group Head of Sustainability
Margaret Stuart
Director Corporate Affairs & Sustainability
Fiona Walmsley
General Manager Sustainability
Fiona Walmsley is the General Manager of Sustainability at Virgin Airlines. She joined Virgin in June 2023, after over 7 years as the General Manager of Climate & Environment at Woolworths Group, during which she played a key role in transforming the business into a best-practice leader in sustainability. She has been working in sustainability-related roles for more than 20 years, including many years in professional services, and was as a Director in Deloitte’s Sydney Sustainability Services practice. Holding both undergraduate and post-graduate qualifications in engineering, she enjoys working on complex, interconnected problems.
Richard Pittard
Chief Sustainability Officer
Richard is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Australis Post; a government business enterprise that plays a critical role connecting communities across Australia. Leading the team responsible for developing and embedding the sustainability strategy, Richard drives the integration of sustainability priorities within the enterprise strategy to achieve lasting change.
With over 25 years’ experience dedicated to sustainability, climate change and environment, Richard’s background spans various roles in listed organisations, professional services as well as industrial and consumer product sectors. Most recently, Richard joined Australia Post after nine years as Head of Sustainability at Cleanaway, Australia’s leading integrated waste management provider.
Richard is a passionate believer that integrating sustainability values and principles into business strategy is vital to long-term success.
Kate Dundas
Australian Country Network ED
Amanda Bartley
Head of Sustainability
Clare Anderson
Director, Sustainability Performance
Ronni Kahn
CEO & Founder
Michelle Degenhardt
Global Sustainability Officer
Brendan Hargreaves
CFO
Rebecca Jacobsen
Head of Community & Sustainability
Paolo Bevilacqua
Group Head of Sustainability
Fiona Messent
Executive Manager, Climate Change
Brooke Sprott
Head of Sustainable Business & Communications
Olivia Whitaker
Sustainability Manager
Michael Lambden
Head of Sustainable Futures
Hollie Hynes
GM Sustainability & Environment
Troy Powell
Head of Sustainability
Troy Powell is a sustainability leader having accumulated over 24 years of experience across sectors including mining, manufacturing, diversified industrials, telecommunications, and private advisory. He is currently the Head of Sustainability at Orica Limited, where he leads a global team to design, embed and execute sustainability strategies to drive competitive advantage and impact.
Troy has a strong track record of performance integrating ESG strategies into corporate governance, strategy and operations, giving rise to innovative business models, employee and stakeholder benefits, differentiated products and lower operational footprints.
Troy holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and a Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management. He is a director of Chemistry Australia and has been recognised as a Top 50 ESG Leader by FS Sustainability in 2023 and 2024. He is passionate about the role of markets, finance and technology in enabling a net zero economy.
Kate Carroll
Head of Sustainability
Speakers
Sessions
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Agenda
Accelerating Impact: Propelling Organisational Sustainability in a World of Constant Change
- How is the current macroeconomic and geopolitical environment impacting our national sustainability momentum?
- How are leaders maturing the sustainability narrative across their organisations? What does it look like to pivot from BAU thinking and towards a more innovative sustainability mindset?
- How are organisations attracting and growing talent across the evolving landscape of sustainability professionals?
Becoming One in the Same: Deeply Interweaving Sustainability with Corporate Culture
- How are leaders advancing executive literacy and advocacy around sustainability?
- What are the challenges of incentivising sustainability as a long-term goal for senior leaders?
- How do you confront industry perceptions of greenwashing and greenhushing without appearing tokenistic?
Powering Change: Achieving Sustainable and Profitable Growth
- How are CSOs collaborating with their CFOs and CIOs to align growth and ESG priorities?
- What innovative mechanisms are leaders focusing paint a clearer picture of their ESG data?
- In an evolving regularity landscape, how are financial leaders taking confident steps toward responsible and sustainable investments?
Unravelling Complexity: Entrenching Visibility Throughout Supply Networks
- What role is AI playing in improving traceability and impact measurement across supply chains? What does this look like in the context of ethical supply?
- How are leaders collating Scope 3 data in the wake of ongoing geopolitical tensions?
- What are leaders looking for in supply chain partnerships? Is emerging regulation set to impact these relationships?
Be Heard: Elevating the Social Dimensions of Sustainability
- Why is it so difficult for companies to both measure and report on the social dimensions of sustainability? What is being done about it?
- How are companies supporting and integrating Indigenous voices throughout their sustainability decision-making processes?
- How are leaders ensuring their teams and broader organisations engage with purpose and action DEI commitments?
Advancing Sustainability alongside the Pace Technological Opportunity
- How are companies leveraging AI to ramp up their sustainability practice?
- How are organisations integrating alternative energy sources, such as renewables and electric, into their value chains?
- What technologies are central to achieving a circular economy?
Minimizing Risk, Streamlining Reporting and Securing True Progress
- How are leaders strategizing for the long-game when it comes to climate-related risk?
- How are companies collaborating with government stakeholders in lieu of a fragmented regulatory ecosystem surrounding ESG?
- How are leaders leveraging AI to improve business-wide security and operational visibility throughout their reporting frameworks?
Event Pricing
SINGLE DELEGATE PASS
5 DELEGATE PASSES INCLUDES 2 FREE
Delegate Registration is strictly for in-house Sustainability Executives and Professionals from consumer or government facing organisations. If you are a Service Provider to sustainability executives, please email zoeb@connectmedia.com to discuss your involvement.
Registrations will be reviewed for the correct rate, Connect Media reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone not paying the correct rate. Furthermore, we will not be responsible for travel costs if you do not pay the correct rate.
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Become A Partner
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.
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
GENERAL ENQUIRIES
Tel: +61 2 8004 8590
Email: team@connectmedia.com
Venue & Accomodation
PULLMAN MELBOURNE ALBERT PARK
Grand Ballroom, 65 Queens Rd, Albert Park VIC 3004.
Frequently Asked Questions
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. 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.
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, you will receive an email confirmation. We will contact you via email the day prior to the event with a QR code, to make your arrival as seamless as possible have your QR e-ticket ready and visible on your device.
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 the event.
Will there be a delegate list available?
No, Connect Media does not provide delegate lists to attendees.
Fraudulent activities
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Terms and Conditions
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.
Registrations will be reviewed for the correct rate, Connect Media reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone not paying the correct rate. Furthermore, we will not be responsible for travel costs if you do not pay the correct rate.
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.
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