A networking experience for sustainability leaders
Green Wave is a unique blend of brief presentations and small group interaction, giving everyone a chance to speak and get to know other people.
All leaders need to be prepared to address the questions below in small groups.
Schedule is subject to change
APRIL 7, 2021
Session 1: 8:00 - 10:30 AM PST
Small Group Dialogue
Where did you get your passion for sustainability? Who were your earliest teachers?
8:30 AM PST
Joey Shea
Manager, Mission Activation
Interface
Michelle Thatcher
CEO
U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce
Small Group Dialogue
How are you collaborating creatively? What kinds of partners or collaborations interest you?
9:30 AM PST
Jaime Van Mourik
Vice President, Education
U.S. Green Building Council
Jeff Denno
Senior P&D Sustainability
CBRE
Small Group Dialogue
How are you seeking to provide leadership at the industry, nation or world levels?
10:30 AM PST
Session Close with Optional Small Group Dialogue
APRIL 8, 2021
Session 2: 8:00 - 10:30 AM PST
Andrew Behar
CEO
As You Sow, author of Shareholder Action Guide
Small Group Dialogue
How can you leverage the power of investors to accelerate change? How is your 401K invested? Is your investment helping or hurting the planet?
9:00 AM PST
Karla Canavan
Vice President, Commodity Trade and Finance
World Wildlife Fund
Small Group Dialogue
What simple and scalable solution are you looking to implement or grow?
10:00 AM PST
Josh Brooks
Senior Associate
Rocky Mountain Institute
Jamey Goldin
Global Energy Markets and Policy
Group Dialogue
What industry-wide regulations or standards would you like to see — or be involved in creating — in the future?
10:30 AM PST
Session Close with Optional Small Group Dialogue
APRIL 9, 2021
Session 3: 8:00 - 10:30 AM PST
Renee Paris
Sustainable Packaging
MolsonCoors
Doug Walters
Chief Sustainability Officer, Sanitation & Environment
City of Los Angeles
Small Group Dialogue
What are your opportunities to make your work more visible to people who can help you with your mission?
Christie McCarthy
Director, Sustainability
Corning
Jo Fleming
Executive Director
California Green Business Network
Small Group Dialogue
Briefly, how are you applying rigor in your process or metrics?
Conclusion: Next steps
Which leaders at this event are most likely to help you scale or accelerate your work?
Of the many levers you can push, which ones are likely to have the greatest impact?
10:30 AM PST
Session Close with Optional Small Group Dialogue