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 200 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.
Mars Inc: A New Perspective on Sustainability
Business Imperatives: Defining Your Sustainability Agenda
Climate’s primacy as a mainstream political and economic issue is challenging businesses to reconceive established operating models. This session sets the tone for the Summit, as we discuss the rising influence of sustainability practice over the corporate agenda. We will consider how corporations are navigating an increasingly hostile climate debate and uncover whether extreme ideas about sustainability are as popular in the real world as they are on Twitter.
The Cost of Consumption: Aligning Sustainability and Business Objectives
Is it possible to wholeheartedly pursue a sustainability agenda without cannibalizing your organisation’s profitability? This session addresses the seemingly contradictory responsibilities of fueling growth through consumption while committing to sustainable practice. We’ll hear how this dialogue plays out at the Board level, and see first-hand what courageous leadership looks like in sustainability.
Sustainable flying post COVID: the Qantas plan
Sustainability at the Core: Shaping a Collective Response to Climate Crisis
Towards Transparency: Forging a Credible Path to Progress
Today’s business climate is embroiled by heightened transparency. From severe reputational damage to litigation emerging as a credible threat, climate-orientated financial disclosure has been cast into the light. In this session, we’ll hear from leading experts on how your organisation can measure and report on systematic climate risks, and ultimately develop and implement actionable business responses.
Infusing Sustainability at the Business Core
Cultures Uncovered: Unleashing the Power of People
To truly infuse sustainability at the heart of your organisation, employees must align with – and unite behind – a shared corporate vision. But how do you build sustainability as a genuine commitment, rather than a scripted response to market forces? In this session, we’ll discuss the psychology behind culture, unpack the tools and strategies that enable constructive dialogue, and hear what it takes to live and breathe sustainability as an anchor of corporate identity.
Stepping Up Action on Sustainability
Scaling Up Innovation for a Sustainable Future
Planning Ahead: A New Lease on Sustainability
Advocacy at Scale: Influencing the Social Agenda
Sustainability is on the consumer mind. We are holding ourselves and the brands that represent us to higher levels of accountability. But creating a lasting impression on consumers and permanently shifting behaviour remains a considerable challenge. In this session, we will discuss the ways in which businesses are educating and influencing consumers to make more sustainable, ethical purchasing decisions.
Growth vs. Impact: Gaining buy-in from the Board
Allied for Advantage: A Collaborative Response to Shared Challenges
Any individual organisation has only so much influence over the global carbon footprint. A collective response is required to elevate meaningful yet isolated impacts into outcomes of greater significance. In this session, we’ll observe that the sustainability journey is better not walked alone; uncovering how companies can effectively align behind shared suppliers and the end-consumer to reform business practices and deliver CSR initiatives of substantial value.
Thinking beyond Carbon Offsetting – How Business can Adapting to a long term approach to managing climate risk
Carving New Pathways: Ushering in a New Era of Supply
As the dimensions of sustainability shift, businesses are reexamining and reengineering their supply pathways to create long-term value while mitigating regulatory, operational and financial risks. The complexity of this task is not easily overstated. In this session, our panelists will candidly confront the reality of building supply chains for a sustainable future.
Adapting to a Sustainable Future: Transforming Traditional Business Models
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.
BCSD Australia is a CEO-led organisation of more than 40 Australian businesses and non-governmental bodies working together to accelerate the transition to a sustainable world by aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and acting on climate change.
Edge can help you accelerate your sustainability journey with tailored, innovative and evidence-based solutions. We identify opportunities for you to deliver triple bottom line benefits based on a commitment to genuine life-cycle thinking.
Rating and Labelling Agency of Transport
TK’Blue makes managing the environmental impact of your transport, a lever for your economic performance
Methodology & tools to measure and monitor the reduction of CO2 / GHG emissions and negative externalities of freight transport.
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.
RACV Club, Melbourne, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA
Level 17, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne 3000
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Official Airline Partner
Qantas is delighted to be the exclusive airline partner for the 2021 Sustainability Leaders Summit, being held on the 16 & 17 March.
Qantas is offering registered delegates and travel partner’s special discounted airfares which are easily booked online via the dedicated booking portal below. When booking, use the allocated code SLS20 to access these airfares.
Please note: Multiple stopover flights are excluded from this offer. Qantas is Australia’s largest domestic and international airline and is widely regarded as the world’s leading long distance airline.
With a reputation for excellence in safety, operational reliability, and world-class customer service; Qantas offers a truly global network proposition for delegates travelling to Melbourne, Australia for the Sustainability Leaders Summit in 2021.
INDIVIDUAL RESERVATIONS
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COVID 19 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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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:
Payment of invoice is due within 7 days of registration. A 3% surcharge is payable for all credit card transactions. Only one promotional discount code can be applied per registrant. Payment in full is required by the first day of the event. Please note: Registrations made within 7 days of the event can only be paid via credit card. 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:
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