Join us on Tuesday November 1 for our pre-Conference trainings, immersion workshops. All trainings will be held prior to the opening-night BSR Conference reception at the Hyatt Regency.

Advance registration is strongly recommended. Pre-Conference trainings include a continental breakfast and buffet lunch.

CSR 101

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
This half-day, highly interactive workshop will explore the core aspects of corporate responsibility and how to integrate CSR into the overall business agenda. In particular, the training will examine the definitions of and expectations for corporate responsibility and sustainability for multinational companies. Participants will learn about the business drivers for CSR performance, as well as how to articulate the factors necessary to define the scope of CSR, identify important and relevant trends, and define the core functions and practices all companies must maintain for a successful CSR program. Participants will also explore the critical elements of a global reporting process and learn how to create a CSR report that provides a clear, accurate, and balanced account of a company’s performance. We will also discuss trends in CSR reporting and explore what’s next through presentations and group activities. Participants will leave with a broader understanding of CSR and the base information necessary to begin introducing and integrating sustainability into their business.

Who should attend: corporate responsibility practitioners who are new to the field and those from companies that are at the early stages of CSR and sustainability

CSR 301

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
This half-day, interactive training will draw on insights gleaned from BSR’s research and client engagements to highlight emerging trends and innovations in CSR, such as hypertransparency and traceability, integrated CSR and financial reporting, creating positive social impact beyond factory walls, and establishing partnerships that offer new business and sustainability value. Examples and case studies will provide practical guidance on how companies can capitalize on these trends to take CSR to the next level. Participants will also have the opportunity to share their own knowledge and challenges by taking part in small-group workshops.

Who should attend: experienced practitioners seeking to evolve and invigorate their existing CSR initiatives, and those who would like to anticipate and respond to future trends.

Human Rights Due Diligence: Implementing the United Nations Guiding Principles

9 a.m.-3 p.m.
The UN Special Representative for Business and Human Rights has proposed “Guiding Principles” that outline the operational steps companies should take to ensure respect for human rights. The principles have quickly emerged as the global standard for business and human rights, and companies in all sectors are beginning to develop appropriate management systems based on these principles. In this full-day workshop, participants will learn about the key elements of effective human rights due diligence, including human rights policies, impact assessments, integration and performance measurement, and reporting. Using interactive exercises and real examples, we will share a step-by-step approach to minimizing human-rights-related risks and maximizing opportunities for positive impact.

Who should attend: practitioners from companies in all industries who are interested in cross-sector lessons

Strategy, Materiality, and ROI

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
This full-day training will introduce participants to methodologies for materiality assessments, strategy, and establishing return-on-investment (ROI) measures. Presentations will include best practice case studies from companies that have successfully focused their CSR strategy on the simultaneous achievement of significant business and sustainability goals. Through group discussions and exercises, participants will be able to analyze their current priorities, including alignment with corporate strategy, value creation, and the ROI for many aspects of the CSR agenda. Participants will leave the training with a stronger understanding of how sustainability contributes to top and bottom lines, with a particular focus on sustainability risk and mitigation, as well as sustainable business opportunities.

Who should attend: beginners and experienced managers tasked with creating CSR approaches that maximize impact on business success

Sustainable Local Benefits: Delivering Value for Community and Company

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Companies are increasingly expected to demonstrate tangible benefits—in such areas as local jobs, small businesses, health, and education—for a wide range of their operational functions. After nearly two decades working with companies multiple industries and regions, BSR has learned that the key to success is to deliver both development value for the community and commercial value for the company. This full-day training will demonstrate how companies can do this by defining community-development priorities, developing human-rights-assurance frameworks, enhancing local-procurement programs, and working to improve public policy and regulatory frameworks. Participants will hear about what works and what doesn’t from other company leaders–and they will have ample time to discuss, challenge, and adapt the lessons to their own companies. Benefits become local and sustainable when they are part of the company’s business model and part of everyone’s goals and objectives for commercial success.

Who should attend: practitioners from companies in all industries who are interested in cross-sector lessons

Breakout Sessions

The following breakout sessions are a preview of what participants will be able to select from to create a personalized agenda. Check this page often for program updates and confirmed speakers*.

Buy, Buy, Baby: The Ethics of Marketing to Kids

Is marketing directly to kids ethical? Advertising is a massive, multimillion dollar industry that's having an enormous impact on child development. The sheer volume of advertising is growing rapidly and invading new and existing areas of childhood like schools, summer camps, and kids’ activity groups. At the same time, more children are consuming more media at younger ages than ever before. Some companies are backing away from marketing campaigns targeting kids for both ethical and legal reasons, while other companies are being forced to change their programs due to the threat of litigation. What is the best path forward?

Climate Change and the Arab Region

The Arab region is particularly susceptible to the impacts of climate change due to existing vulnerabilities that are exacerbated by a rise in global temperatures. Half of the region's population lives in water-stressed conditions, with demand exceeding supply. Persistent droughts and floods have already been observed in recent years in several countries, including Syria and Morocco. Climate change is expected to intensify such extremes. Not only do these risks threaten the livelihoods of millions of people, they threaten the long-term sustainability of companies with business interests in the region. Join us to explore the adaptation strategies needed to reduce the risks for companies doing business in this part of the world.

Conflict Minerals: Cleaning the Supply Chain and Solving the Problem?

Over the past two years, a few industries have become more proactive in using due diligence and diplomatic efforts to address the challenge of using minerals that come from conflict mines. But the question remains whether this approach has been effective, or whether it will launch a massive disinvestment from a region that badly needs development. This session will help participants understand what drives change in value chains and why companies should address supply chain issues.

CSR and the CFO

The business case for CSR is critical when company leaders develop strategies that are measurable and impactful for business goals. Support from the CFO is essential yet can be difficult to obtain for many CSR professionals. This session will feature a CFO’s perspective on CSR and offer practical advice on how to engage your CFO to assess and demonstrate the business case for sustainability programs.

The CSR Blueprint for Alternative Energy

This session will address the material issues related to alternative energy and will create a “blueprint” of the top five issues that should be communicated by energy companies. Both NGO and company representatives will come together for a lively discussion.

Culture, Compliance, and Child Labor

Child labor in rural farms and factories is still accepted and even respected in many countries, making it one of the most difficult issues for large companies to tackle in their overseas supply chains. It's also one of the riskiest issues in terms of company reputation. This session will present a practical guide for how companies can develop a multifaceted strategy based on proven case studies.

Female Consumers and Sustainable Products

Today, women are the most influential group when it comes to consumer-purchasing decisions, yet most companies remain unaware of how to engage them effectively. This session will explore the value of female consumers, how to address women’s needs, and how sustainable product design can address some of their main purchasing considerations.

From Conservation to Restoration: How Investing in Water Can Deliver Concrete Business Value

With unpredictable weather patterns and increasing water scarcity, companies face new risks to business continuity and access to raw materials in their supply chains. While some have made great strides in improving water efficiency, leaders recognize that these efforts alone will not mitigate the risks associated with growing competition for increasingly scarce water resources. Recognizing the direct link between access to water and the management of watersheds, some companies are making innovative investments in the basins where they operate. Learn how leading companies are investing in watershed restoration to secure long-term access to reliable sources of water.

Harnessing Cross-Industry Partnerships to Increase Access to Health Care

One of the hottest CSR topics is access to health care—an issue relevant beyond just the pharmaceutical industry. While a pharmaceutical company can provide medicine, a software company can offer analytics, and an apparel company can give vulnerable populations access to health services at their factories. Hear from the companies who are ramping up their efforts to close the gaps in access to health care by developing such cross-industry partnerships.

The Impact of ‘Rapid Obsolescence’ on Sustainable Consumption

“Rapid obsolescence” is the process—planned or designed by the manufacturer—in which products becoming obsolete or non-functional after a certain period of time or amount of use. What are the problems and benefits of this, and what drives it? These questions and more will be addressed by expert speakers presenting their viewpoints and offering ideas on how companies and industries can take on this topic in the future.

The Nudge Factor: Helping Consumers Make Sustainable Choices

Consumers drive markets and businesses and, in turn, their choices help drive sustainable consumption. How can companies start to address the gap between what consumers say about sustainability and what they actually do? This conversation will explore how companies can engage with consumers to encourage more sustainable choices and influence how consumers use products and services.

Putting Vision Back Into Community Strategy

Companies are under increasing pressure to find ways to share leadership with the communities in which they operate regarding their local-development programs. However, most corporate programs “for the community” are being designed internally, with little input from the community. This session will offer a glimpse into a successful partnership between a company and a community that had a positive impact on a specific area.

Rebuilding Japan: A Sustainability Challenge

Do CSR initiatives and cross-sector partnerships make it easier for countries to recover from disasters? Japan is at a turning point that will require new thinking and approaches to sustainable rebuilding and development. This session will ask leaders within major Japanese corporations to discuss their CSR and sustainability efforts as Japan looks to renew its commitment to international collaboration and global leadership in a time of devastation.

Resource Constraints: Preparing for the Future

From clean water to fresh food, resources constraints are growing fast and evident in many industries. Yet few companies are capable of taking observations from the macro to the micro level. This session will help companies understand how imminent global resource constraints will fundamentally challenge current business models and growth assumptions, and how to test these models against future scenarios of a resources-constrained world.

Stopping Traffick: The Role of Travel and Tourism in Preventing Human Trafficking

As business leaders, we all stay in hotels throughout the year and enjoy the many services and amenities they offer to frequent travelers. But running a hotel is a complex business and, as in all of our companies, the CSR issues are wide-ranging. This session will provide insight into one topical CSR issue: human trafficking and child sex tourism and how the travel and tourism industry plays an important role in combating the exploitation of women and children.

Sustainability in Mainstream Financial Reporting

Increasingly, companies are incorporating sustainability issues in annual financial reporting. Join us to hear the latest on global financial reporting regulations, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s regulation requiring climate change guidance and state-level policy in California

Sustainability Storytelling: What Works and Why

It’s no longer enough to have a sustainability program; key stakeholders want to hear and engage with you. Crafting compelling CSR stories to share can help you achieve maximum impact and collaboration with internal and external groups. But how is a story created and told in a way that sets you apart from the competition and breaks through the noise? Join us to discuss practical guidance and inspiration for how new stories, and the reframing of your data and anecdotes, can lead to new values and new opportunities.

Sustainable Engagement in a Hyper-transparent World

Can you say WikiLeaks? The age of hyper-transparency is already upon us, and the tools are advancing more rapidly than consumers and companies can control. Understanding the new media landscape is critical to creating effective sustainability initiatives. In the best cases, hyper-transparency is transparency co-created by a company and its stakeholders. This session will explore how companies are proactively seeking to participate and influence stakeholder understanding of their corporate, supply chain, and product sustainability efforts in this new era.

Swap! Barter! Share! The Rise of Collaborative Consumption

Technology, economic trends, and the growing need for consumers to get greater value out of the things they buy are all leading to a rapid explosion of new platforms for sharing, bartering, and trading goods. This session will examine how these platforms are being reinvented through the latest technologies and peer-to-peer marketplaces.

Taking Innovation to Scale

Global 1000 companies are at risk of losing the “innovation race” to smaller companies. It is imperative that they learn how to apply new business models and strategies, learn how to align business and products with sustainability, and work seamlessly in a variety of dynamic markets. This session will help participants determine the right definition of business to enable evolution and innovation.

Talking the Walk of ESG With Investors

More mainstream investors are integrating ESG into their investment decisions. But what type of information are they looking for? Participants in this conversation will explore opportunities for companies to improve the integration of ESG into investor relations and share examples of how companies have successfully communicated with investors about their ESG activities.

Using CSR in New Market Entry Strategies

Increasingly, global corporations are entering new markets in places where CSR practices are not as well established and the rule of law is less developed. In these cases, sustainability risks are more significant—and more likely. This session, which includes lessons related to stakeholder engagement, media training, and capacity building, will explore how companies can use sustainability practices to support new market entry.

Thank you for your interest in speaking opportunities at the BSR Conference 2011. We sincerely appreciate and respect your valuable consideration, time and attention.

Our program is produced internally at BSR and all speaker participation is by invitation only. Our goal is to create a program that addresses the most urgent issues we face, while also maintaining diversity of participation and speakers.

BSR does not have the capacity to effectively manage an open submission process. Speaker and content submissions are not accepted.

We are truly inspired by the widespread interest in the Conference and are very grateful for the continued success and growth we continue to achieve. Please check our website often for program updates and we look forward to seeing you this November in San Francisco!

	BSR Members	Non Members	NGO, Academic, Gov't
Early Rates ⁰¹ On or before July 1	$1,800	$2,400	$1,500
Advance Rates ⁰¹ On or before Sept. 15	$1,995	$2,650	$1,500
Standard Rates After Sept. 15	$2,200	$2,900	$1,500
Pre-Conference Trainings ⁰²	$750	$975	$750
Wed. or Thurs. only ⁰³	$1,050	$1,400	$750
Friday Only ⁰³	$525	$700	$400
Travel Offset	$25	$25	$25

01 Registration must be submitted on or before the date indicated for discount to apply.
02 Advance registration for pre-Conference trainings is strongly advised.
03 If you cannot attend the entire Conference, up to two separate days can be purchased individually.

Cancellations, Refunds, and Transfers

Because BSR incurs certain expenses prior to the Conference, it is necessary to impose the following cancellation policy:

For cancellations postmarked or emailed by September 30, 2011, we will offer an 80 percent refund.
All cancellations must be received in writing or by email.
No refunds of any kind will be given for cancellation requests received after September 30, 2011.
Substitutions from the same organization are welcome at no additional fee.

To make a substitution, please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or bring a written statement/email from the person who will not be attending to the on-site registration counter. This will simplify the transfer process and expedite registration.

No-shows are liable for the entire Conference fee.

Mail written cancellations to:
BSR Conference 2011
MeetGreen
6220 NE Glisan
Portland, Oregon 97213
Fax: +1 503 261 0964
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

BSR Privacy Policy

BSR is committed to your right to privacy and to the ethical use of information online. We adhere strictly to the following privacy practices. We do not rent, sell, give, exchange, or otherwise share contact information with unrelated third parties.

Personally identifiable information, such as postal addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers may be voluntarily shared on BSR’s private, secure, participant-only social networking website. Participant’s name, title, and company name only will be listed on the social networking website, unless the participant “opts out” during the registration process.

Participants may not use the BSR Conference networking database to distribute commercial solicitation or other mass communication (such as direct mail) to other members.

The BSR Conference may be audio or video recorded, posted as a podcast, photographed, published, and archived. As such, Conference attendees grant BSR permission for use of images.

Full Conference registration includes:

Admittance to all plenary sessions
Admittance to all break-out sessions
Cocktail receptions on Tuesday November 1, Wednesday November 2, and Thursday November 3
After-hours reception on Wednesday November 2
Breakfast on Wednesday November 2, Thursday November 3, and Friday November 4
Lunch on Wednesday November 2 and Thursday November 3
Registration materials and fees
Access to attendee-only social networking website
No-shows are liable for the entire Conference fee.

Forms of payment accepted:

American Express/MasterCard/Visa
Check
Wire
PO

Who attended last year’s Conference?

To see who attended last year’s Conference, visit our “Who Attended” page.

What is the registration process?

Conference registrations can only be accepted through our online registration system.

Are volunteer opportunities available?

Due to the scope, format, and staffing needs of the Conference, there are regrettably no volunteer opportunities. We genuinely appreciate your interest in supporting the Conference.

Are there any scholarships available to supplement my registration fee?

We genuinely appreciate your consideration and interest in the program. As a nonprofit, BSR is unable to offer scholarships for the Conference. Should any future funding become available, we will update our website accordingly.

Are registration discounts available?

Early, advance, and standard rates are available for both BSR members and nonmembers. NGOs, academics, and government organizations receive a discounted registration rate at any time. Visit the "Registration Information" page for detailed registration rates.

Can I submit a session topic or suggest a speaker?

Thank you for your interest in speaking opportunities at the BSR Conference 2011. Visit our “Speaker Inquiries” page for additional information.

Can I opt to attend only one day of the Conference?

Yes, day rates are available. Visit the "Registration Information" page for detailed registration rates.

What if I need to cancel my registration?

We will offer an 80 percent refund to those who postmark or email their cancellation by September 30, 2011. For additional information, review our full cancellation policy.

Can I transfer my registration to someone else in my company if I cannot attend?

To make a substitution, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or bring a written statement/email from the person who will not be attending to the on-site registration counter. This will simplify the transfer process and expedite registration.

How can I receive additional information regarding BSR membership?

To receive information regarding BSR membership, visit the BSR membership page for details.

Organizations that confirm membership prior to October 18 will receive the member registration rates. Prepaid nonmember registration fees will be refunded the difference.

Are sponsorships available?

A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are available. If you would like additional information, contact Conference Manager Kimberly Murphy by email at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), or by phone at +1 415 984 3207.

Who should attend?

The BSR Conference attracts a global audience of business executives of all levels and distinguished leaders from the public sector and civil society who are working together to advance responsible business practices.

What will the weather be like in San Francisco?

Average high: 64˚F
Average low: 51˚F

What is the dress code?

The BSR Conference does not have a dress code. The usual attire is general business or business casual.

Can I register on site?

On-site registration for the BSR Conference 2011 is available beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday November 1.

Can I receive a press pass?

BSR offers press passes to journalists with verified credentials. To request a press pass, send your credentials to Eva Dienel at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Whom can I contact if I have additional questions?

Contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). We will be happy to respond.

The 2011 agenda delivers unrivaled access to interactive, practical learning experiences and a cross section of global leaders.

Participants select from more than 35 break-out sessions to create a personalized agenda. Two-hour working sessions examine topics in a collaborative, workshop-style setting, and one-hour conversations present an intimate forum for discussion and inspiration. Plenary sessions feature global corporate leaders, and our unique I3 presenters motivate, inform, and encourage participants with their extraordinary stories. In addition to the sessions, the agenda provides ample time for networking at meals, and during networking breaks, evening receptions, and after-hour events.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.	Conference Registration
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Pre-Conference Trainings
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.	Conference Commences: Welcome Reception

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.	Buffet Breakfast
8:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.	Welcome
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	Opening Plenary Address
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	Networking Break
10:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.	Sessions 10:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 2-Hour Workshop 2-Hour Workshop 2-Hour Workshop 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 1-Hour Conversation 1-Hour Conversation 1-Hour Conversation 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 1-Hour Conversation 1-Hour Conversation 1-Hour Conversation
12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Plated Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.	Plenary Address
1:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.	I³ Presentation
2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Networking Break
3:00.p.m. - 5:15 p.m.	Sessions 3:00 p..m. - 5:15 p.m. 2-Hour Workshop 2-Hour Workshop 2-Hour Workshop 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m 1-Hour Conversation 1-Hour Conversation 1-Hour Conversation 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. 1-Hour Conversation 1-Hour Conversation 1-Hour Conversation
5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.	Networking Reception

Thursday, November 3, 2011

7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.	Buffet Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.	I³ Presentation
9:00 a.m. - 10:0 a.m.	Plenary Address
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.	Networking Break
10:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.	Sessions 10:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. 2-Hour Workshop 2-Hour Workshop 2-Hour Workshop 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 1-Hour Conversation 1-Hour Conversation 1-Hour Conversation 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. 1-Hour Conversation 1-Hour Conversation 1-Hour Conversation
12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.	Plated Lunch
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.	Plenary Address
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Networking Break
3:00.p.m. - 5:15 p.m.	Sessions 3:00 p..m. - 5:15 p.m. 2-Hour Workshop 2-Hour Workshop 2-Hour Workshop 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m 1-Hour Conversation 1-Hour Conversation 1-Hour Conversation 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. 1-Hour Conversation 1-Hour Conversation 1-Hour Conversation
5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.	Evening Reception

Friday, November 4, 2011

7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.	Buffet Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.	I³ Presentation
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	Plenary Address
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.	Networking Break
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	Sessions 1-Hour Conversation 1-Hour Conversation 1-Hour Conversation 1-Hour Conversation

The BSR Conference 2011 will be held at:
Hyatt Regency Embarcadero
5 Embarcadero Center
San Francisco, CA 94111

Tel: +1 415 788 1234
Fax: +1 415 398 2567

Hotel Reservations

To reserve your hotel room at the special BSR group rate of US$269, book online with the Hyatt Regency San Francisco. Reservations must be made directly through the hotel. Conference fees do not include hotel or travel costs.

If you prefer to make your reservation via telephone, call: +1 415 788 1234
Please ask for the BSR Conference 2011 room block when making your room reservation.

IMPORTANT! Space is limited at the group rate. Please make your room reservations early. Reservations made after October 8, 2011, or after the group block is filled, are not guaranteed and will likely be at the hotel's prevailing rates.

Local Travel Information

There are two major airports serving the San Francisco metropolitan area, San Francisco Internation Airport and Oakland International Airport. In keeping with our commitment to producing an environmentally responsible Conference, attendees are encouraged to use the following ground transportation options:

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Distance to Hyatt: 14 miles

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit)

BART provides service from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to downtown San Francisco. The Embarcadero BART station stop is less than one city block from the Hyatt Regency San Francisco. Any San Francisco-bound train will stop at the Embarcadero station.

The hotel is located directly outside the station. The price is US$8.10 each way, and trains are available every 15 to 20 minutes. For more information, visit www.bart.gov.

Lorries Shuttle

Lorries Shuttle operates between 4 a.m. and 11:30p.m. seven days a week and provides door-to-door service between SFO and the Hyatt Regency. The price is US$16 one way, per person.

At the airport, look for the white and green vans with lettering that says “Go Lorrie's” at the shuttle pick-up area. For information, call + 1 415 334 9000 or visit www.gosfovan.com. Reservations are required for transportation from the hotel to the airport.

Super Shuttle

Super Shuttle operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Door-to-door service between San Francisco and SFO is available. At the airport, go to the upper level (median strip or courtesy island) and look for the blue and yellow van. Price is US$17 one way, per person. Call + 1 415 558 8500 for more information or visit www.supershuttle.com.

Taxi Share

Plan ahead and share a taxi with fellow travelers (average ride costs between US$45 and US$60).

Hybrid Car Rental

All major car rental companies offer hybrid car rental options. Please inquire at your rental company of choice.

Oakland International Airport (OAK) Distance to Hyatt: 19 miles

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit)

BART provides service from and Oakland International Airport (OAK) to downtown San Francisco. The Embarcadero BART station stop is less than one city block from the Hyatt Regency San Francisco. Any San Francisco/Daly City-bound train will stop at the Embarcadero station. For more information, visit www.bart.gov

Shuttle

Bayporter Shuttle service (+ 1 415 467 1800; www.bayporter.com) or City Express shuttle service (+ 1 510 638 8830; www.cityexpressshuttle.com) are available. Reservations are required for both services. Price is US$39 for the first person and US$15 for each additional person.

Taxi Share

The average taxi ride is between US$65 and US$80.

Hybrid Car Rental

All major car rental companies offer hybrid car rental options. Please inquire at your rental company of choice.

To increase the networking opportunities for Conference participants, BSR provides a private social networking website. This secure, participant-only site encourages collaborations, discussions, and meetings before, during, and after the Conference. Last year, more than 7,500 connections were made.

As a Conference participant, your name, title, and company name will be listed on the social networking site. Approximately one week after you register for the Conference, you will receive an email inviting you to complete your Conference profile on the site (including full or partial contact information) on a voluntary basis. Benefits of the social networking site include opportunities to:

Interact: Creating a profile can help foster connections with Conference participants, BSR staff, and speakers.
Stay informed: Be the first to know about new speakers and program updates.
Search: Find participants by name, company, or profile.
Use private messaging: Contact other participants directly.
Manage contacts: Keep track of people you know and want to know.
Meet new people: Track who you’re looking for and who wants to meet you.
Share your views: Leave a comment directly on someone's profile.
Create a custom agenda.
Start a discussion.
Streamline your own information: Import your blog or Twitter post, or upload a photo.

Leadership in business is changing fast.

In today’s global, integrated, and transparent world, business is expected to do more than deliver shareholder returns. At its best, business is a creative force and an integral player in delivering prosperity for 9 billion people, applying game-changing technologies for social benefit, and radically reducing our use of natural resources.

Scheduled Plenary Speakers*

Al Gore, Former U.S. Vice President, Co-Founder and Chairman, Generation Investment Management

Carlos Brito, CEO, Anheuser-Busch InBev

Ofra Strauss, Chairperson, Strauss Group

*Check this page often for plenary updates

The best business leaders are those who shape the future—which means questioning assumptions and examining long-term trends. It means redefining leadership.

Leadership in the era of sustainability looks different. Today’s leaders set big goals; listen to diverse voices; invest in systemic solutions; and focus on building new business models, products, and partnerships.

The BSR Conference 2011—BSR’s 19th annual Conference—will deliver the inspiration, ideas, and connections you need to make this happen. Ranked at the top of corporate responsibility events globally and recently named to Forbes’ “Executive Conferences Women CEOs Love Best” list, the annual BSR Conference is one of the world’s largest and most influential events devoted to sustainable business. Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of a global community of more than 1,000 senior business executives, entrepreneurs, and experts from the public sector and civil society who are redefining leadership for sustainable business success.

Why Attend the BSR Conference?

Ranked at the top of corporate responsibility events globally, the annual BSR Conference attracts more than 1,000 senior business executives, entrepreneurs, and distinguished leaders from the public sector and civil society.

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The following are examples of some of the resourceful measures we are implementing to make the BSR Conference 2011 more environmentally sustainable. We hope that by investing in these activities, the Conference demonstrates BSR’s commitment to environmental sustainability.

Marketing

For printed Conference materials, BSR uses paper that is made with 100 percent recycled fiber and 50 percent post-consumer waste, processed chlorine free.
BSR uses low-VOC, vegetable-based inks for printed Conference materials.
BSR has committed to producing only one pre-Conference communication using paper. The rest of our communications are conducted electronically.
Produce signs on 100 percent recovered fibers with an average 35 percent post-consumer waste content.

Guest Accommodations

Housekeeping will leave old containers of partially used toiletries and soap instead of replacing them.
Hotel staff is instructed to turn down the heat/air-conditioning, shut drapes, and turn off the lights whenrooms are vacant.
A towel and sheet reuse program is in place for all sleeping rooms.
Recycling bins for glass, plastic, metal, and paper will be available on all lodging floors.

Meeting Management and Exhibits

Recycling bins for glass, plastic, metal, and paper will be available on all meeting floors.
Hotel will recycle cardboard, glass, plastic, and aluminum cans.
Leftover and unused exhibitor amenities (such as tote bags and product samples) will be donated to a nonprofit organization.
Recycling bins will be available for name badges and lanyards.
The distribution of sponsor materials in attendee tote bags has been eliminated.
Registration badges and lanyards will be made of recycled materials
Exhibitors and speakers are requested to print handouts double-sided on 100 percent post-consumer paper with vegetable-based ink and bring a minimum amount to distribute.
The exhibit freight transportation company is requested to use biodiesel fuel.
All communications with speakers, sponsors, and the hotel are electronic.
Conference registration is entirely online and confirmations are electronic.
Conference office equipment is all EnergyStar-rated.

Transportation

The Conference venue was chosen so that no ground transportation is required for attendees to get to the sessions.
100 percent of the carbon emissions generated by travel and facility use during the Conference will be offset.
Attendees are encouraged to choose ground transportation options that minimize their carbon footprint, such as mass transit, rail service, and car sharing or shuttle services.

Food and Beverage

Food waste will be recycled and/or a composted.
China and/or glassware will be used at all banquet functions.
Cloth napkins are used in all banquet functions.
Polystyrene products are avoided.
Condiments will be served in bulk containers, except sugars and sweeteners.
Plastic water bottles will not be served.
The use of disposable service-ware will be eliminated.
Menus will be chosen with local, organic, and sustainable products when possible, and vegetarian meals will be available as an option.
Coffee offered will be 100 percent organic.
Leftover food will be donated to a local charity.

Measurement

Waste diversion for landfill, compost, and recyclables will be measured.
The degree of local and organic menu items will be tracked.
The benefits of water bottle elimination and recycled-content paper use will be estimated.

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BSR Conference 2008: Sustainability: Leadership Required

November 4-7, 2008 | Grand Hyatt | New York, NY

Session Summaries

Plenary Address

Environment

Economic Development

Governance & Accountability

In Conversation with...

Market Forces

Human Rights

Our Changing World

Supply Chain

Video Highlights

BSR Conference 2009: Reset Economy. Reset World.

October 20-23 | San Francisco

Session Summaries

CSR Basics

Economic Development

Environment

Governance, Accountability, Transparency

Human Rights

Value Chain

Sustainability in a Reset World

Video Highlights

Confirmed speakers to date.

Plenary Speakers

Plenary sessions feature global leaders at the forefront of responsible business. Learn how their dynamic strategies boost the bottom line and benefit the world.

Andrea Jung

Chairman and CEO • Avon Products, Inc.

Andrea Jung is responsible for developing and executing Avon’s long-term growth strategies, launching new brand initiatives, developing earnings opportunities for women worldwide, and defining Avon as the premier direct seller of beauty products. CEO since 1999 and chairman since 2001, Jung previously served as Avon’s President and COO. She has also held senior management positions with Neiman Marcus and I. Magnin. In 2001, Jung was the first woman to be elected Chair of the Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association, and she currently serves on the boards of General Electric Company and Apple. In 2009, Jung was ranked No. 2 on the Financial Times’ inaugural “Top Women in World Business” list, No. 5 on Fortune magazine's "50 Most Powerful Women in Business" list (which she has been on since the list’s inception), and No. 25 on the Forbes list of "The World's 100 Most Powerful Women."

Hugh Grant

Chairman, President, and CEO • Monsanto Company

As Chairman, President, and CEO of Monsanto—an agricultural company focused on applying innovation and technology to help its farmer customers increase yields while conserving more of our world’s precious resources—Hugh Grant has helped the company build partnerships to achieve commercial, environmental, and social humanitarian goals. Monsanto and Grant have been recognized by numerous groups for innovation, contributions to green practices and sustainable agriculture, corporate responsibility and employment practices, and business leadership and performance. Most notably, Monsanto was named “Company of the Year” by Forbes magazine (January 2010) and one of Fortune magazine’s “Best Companies to Work For” (January 2010). Since joining Monsanto as a product-development representative in 1981, Grant has served in a variety of product and management positions on three continents, including as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. He assumed his current role in 2003.

Judith Rodin

President • Rockefeller Foundation

Judith Rodin is President of the Rockefeller Foundation. She was previously president of the University of Pennsylvania, the first woman to lead an Ivy League institution, and provost of Yale University. Since joining the Foundation in 2005, Rodin recalibrated its focus for the 21st century. Today, the Foundation supports and shapes innovations to ensure that more people can access globalization’s benefits and strengthen resilience to risks, affirming its pioneering philanthropic mission since 1913 to “promote the well-being” of humanity. Rodin is the author of more than 200 academic articles and wrote or co-wrote 12 books, including her most recent, The University & Urban Renewal: Out of the Ivory Tower and Into the Streets.

Julia Ormond

Actress, Founder and President • Alliance to Stop Slavery and End Trafficking (ASSET)

Julia Ormond has a distinguished track record of advocating for human rights issues as the Founding Chair of FilmAid International, Former United Nations Goodwill Ambassador Against Slavery and Trafficking, and Founder and President of the Alliance to Stop Slavery and End Trafficking (ASSET). Founded in 2007, ASSET is an advocacy NGO dedicated to the eradication of slavery through amplifying victims’ voices and supporting systemic solutions. ASSET was a chief organizational sponsor of the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act, which was signed into law by Governor Schwarzenegger on September 30, 2010. Ormond, who recently won an Emmy for her role in "Temple Grandin," is well known for her film roles in the following motion pictures: "Legends of the Fall," "Sabrina," "Smilla's Sense of Snow," "First Knight," and "The Barber of Siberia."

Plenary Panel Speakers

Harriet P. Pearson

Vice President, Security Counsel, and Chief Privacy Officer • IBM Corporation

As IBM’s Vice President, Security Counsel, and Chief Privacy Officer, Harriet Pearson is responsible for information policy and practices affecting more than 380,000 employees and thousands of clients. She leads a global team of legal, data protection, and technical professionals who address privacy and data security in the leadership manner expected of this global brand. She also leads IBM’s global engagement in public policy and industry initiatives relative to cyber security, data security, and privacy. As part of a five-person, multidisciplinary global executive team, Pearson works directly with IBM’s management in South Africa to drive strategic projects in support of the company’s growth and leadership in that country and in Sub-Saharan Africa. She is a practicing attorney and a certified information privacy professional.

Session(s): Protecting Privacy in the Age of Global Communications

Rebecca MacKinnon

Bernard Schwartz Senior Fellow • New America Foundation

Rebecca MacKinnon is writing a book that explores the future of freedom in the internet age and the intersection of the internet, human rights, and foreign policy. She is Cofounder of Global Voices Online, a citizen media network, and is a Founding Member of the Global Network Initiative, a multi-stakeholder initiative to advance the principles of freedom of expression and privacy in the ICT sector. MacKinnon worked as a journalist for CNN in Beijing and then as CNN’s Tokyo Bureau Chief and Correspondent. She was a Research Fellow at Harvard University's Berkman Center and served on the faculty at the University of Hong Kong. She later continued her research and writing as an Open Society Institute Fellow and was a Visiting Fellow at Princeton University’s Center for Information Technology Policy.

Session(s): Protecting Privacy in the Age of Global Communications

Will DeVries

Policy Counsel • Google Inc.

Will DeVries is Policy Counsel for Google, focusing on privacy and consumer protection. In this capacity, he works on regulatory and legislative issues ranging from social networking and online advertising to government access and records. He also teaches information privacy law at the George Washington University Law School. Prior to Google, DeVries worked in the communications, privacy, and information law group at WilmerHale LLP.

Session(s): Protecting Privacy in the Age of Global Communications

I³ Speakers

I³ presentations feature speakers whose vision reflects our 2010 conference theme, "Innovate. Integrate. Inspire." Presentations are scheduled for the 25 minutes preceding each morning plenary session and are designed to inspire and engage the audience.

Naif A. Al-Mutawa

Creator • The 99

Naif A. Al-Mutawa is a Kuwaiti clinical psychologist and creator of The 99, the first group of comic superheroes born of an Islamic archetype. Recently, Forbes magazine named The 99 one of the top 20 trends sweeping the globe, and U.S. President Barack Obama praised Al-Mutawa and The 99 as one of the most innovative of the thousands of new entrepreneurs viewed by his Presidential Summit on Entrepreneurship. Al-Mutawa has extensive clinical experience working with former prisoners of war in Kuwait and with the Survivors of Political Torture unit of New York’s Bellevue Hospital. As a result of his direct work with people who have been tortured due to their religious and political beliefs, Al-Mutawa wrote a timeless children’s tale that won a UNESCO prize for literature in the service of tolerance. Al-Mutawa is the Clinical Director of the Soor Center for Psychological Counseling and Assessment, Kuwait’s leading professional source of a broad range of psychological services.

Paola Antonelli

Senior Curator, Architecture and Design • Museum of Modern Art

Paola Antonelli is Senior Curator of The Museum of Modern Art’s (MoMA) Department of Architecture and Design, where she has worked since 1994. Through her exhibitions (including 200's "Design and the Elastic Mind"), teaching, and writing, Antonelli strives to promote a deeper understanding of design's transformative and constructive influence on the world. She is very proud of a recent acquisition into MoMA’s collection, the "@" symbol. She is working on several exhibition ideas and on the book Design Bites, about basic foods taken as examples of outstanding design.

Zainab Salbi

Founder and CEO • Women for Women International

As Founder and CEO of Women for Women International, a grassroots international humanitarian and development organization, Zainab Salbi has helped 250,000 women survivors of wars access social and economic opportunities through a program training women on rights awareness, vocational skills, and how to access income-generating opportunities. Salbi has been honored by former U.S. President Bill Clinton for her work in Bosnia and Herzegovina, named Time magazine's “Innovator of the Month,” and received Forbes’ “Trailblazer Award.” She is a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and a member of the International Women's Forum and the Council on Foreign Relations. Salbi is the author (with Laurie Becklund) of the best-selling book Between Two Worlds: Escape from Tyranny: Growing Up in the Shadow of Saddam, a memoir of her life in Iraq and the hold that Saddam Hussein had over her family.

Breakout Session Speakers

Our 35-plus interactive breakout sessions feature a diverse cast of international speakers. Please check this website often for speaker updates.

Adam Freed

Deputy Director, Mayor's Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability • City of New York

Adam Freed is the Deputy Director of Mayor Bloomberg's Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability, which was charged with developing and implementing New York City's long-term sustainability plan ("PlaNYC"). Since releasing PlaNYC in 2007, the city has enacted landmark legislation to increase energy efficiency in existing buildings, invested US$80 million a year to reduce city government's greenhouse gas emissions, and launched a comprehensive climate resilience program. Freed leads the city's resilience efforts and chairs the New York's Climate Change Adaptation Task Force, which consists of 40 city, state, and federal agencies and private companies. The group is identifying climate vulnerabilities to the city's critical infrastructure and developing strategies to mitigate these risks.

Session(s): Urbanization: A Force for Sustainable Consumption

Adam Kanzer

Managing Director and General Counsel • Domini Social Investments

Adam Kanzer’s responsibilities include directing Domini’s shareholder advocacy department, where, for more than 10 years, he has led numerous dialogues with corporations on a wide range of social and environmental issues. Kanzer is a member of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Investor Advisory Committee. In 2008, he was featured on the Directorship 100, Directorship magazine’s listing of the most influential people in corporate governance and in the boardroom. He serves on the Board of the Global Network Initiative, addressing threats to freedom of expression and privacy rights on the internet and other communication technologies, and he also serves on the Social Investment Forum’s public policy committee.

Session(s): When CSR and Financial Reporting Meet: Integrated Reporting

Allen White

Vice President and Senior Fellow • Tellus Institute

Allen White directs Tellus Institute’s Program on Corporate Redesign. In 1997, he cofounded the Global Reporting Initiative and served as CEO until 2002. In 2004, he cofounded and is now Director of Corporation 2020, an initiative focused on designing future corporations to create and sustain social missions. He has advised multilaterals, foundations, corporations, and NGOs on corporate responsibility strategy and policy. White has held faculty and research positions at the University of Connecticut, Clark University, and Battelle Laboratories, and he is a former Fulbright Scholar in Peru and Peace Corps worker in Nicaragua. Since 2005, White has served as Senior Advisor to BSR.

Session(s): Sustainability Ratings: Time for a Common Framework

Amanda DeSantis

Leader, Sustainability Initiatives • DuPont Company

As a Leader of Sustainability Initiatives, Amanda DeSantis manages many areas ranging from sustainability reporting and disclosure assessments to water related matters. She collaborates with stakeholders and assesses if and how best to integrate ecosystem services into business decision-making. She has authored peer-reviewed publications on enhancing restoration through market-based cooperative approaches.

Session(s): New Expectations: Corporate Environmental Performance

Amon Rappaport

Communications Director • BSR

As chief brand steward, Amon Rappaport is responsible for BSR's positioning as a global leader in corporate responsibility. Since joining in 2007, he has spearheaded the launch of BSR's new identity and generated top-tier press coverage to increase visibility for senior executives and key programs. He leads the team charged with BSR's marketing and communications strategy and execution across offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, including media relations, and the editing, design, and production of print and digital publications and collateral.

Session(s): Objective or Opinionated: How the Media Are Shaping the Sustainability Debate

Andy Wales

Global Head of Sustainable Development • SABMiller

As the Global Head of Sustainable Development for one of the world’s largest brewers, Andy Wales leads the group's approach to prioritizing economic, social, and environmental issues within the group’s strategies and business plans, including risks such as water scarcity and opportunities such as promoting local economic growth through smallholder farming. He also leads stakeholder engagement for the group. Previously, Wales held Corporate Responsibility Director roles at the environmental services group Severn Trent and at the textiles firm Interface. He is the coauthor of the book Big Business, Big Responsibilities (Palgrave Macmillan 2010).

Session(s): The Art and Science of Reporting Water-Related Risk

Anupam Bhargava

General Manager, Line Maintenance Services • Pratt & Whitney Global Service Partners

Anupam Bhargava is responsible for the strategic development and implementation of Pratt & Whitney’s line maintenance business, which provides high-value services to operators at airport locations worldwide. Expanding Pratt & Whitney’s major “green aviation” initiative—its EcoPower on-wing engine wash service—is a key area of his focus. In his previous assignment as General Manager of EcoPower Services, Bhargava led the effort to establish Pratt & Whitney’s first on-airport service presence at New York’s JFK airport and Los Angeles International Airport, while creating a new market for Pratt & Whitney’s environmental services.

Session(s): New Perspectives: Reframing Problems

Arlin Wasserman

Vice President, Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility • Sodexo

Arlin Wasserman leads Sodexo’s sustainability efforts in North America, including sustainable food and agriculture practices, eco-efficiency and facilities management, community development, and health and well-being. He is also the Founder and Principal of Changing Tastes, a consultancy that provides business planning, brand management, product development, and marketing insights to Fortune 100 and start-up food companies and trade associations as well as foundations, faith-based, and nonprofit organizations working on issues related to public health, food, environment, and community development. Wasserman previously served as an Advisor on community food and economic development issues.

Session(s): Leading as Well as Listening: Building Demand for Sustainable Products

Aron Cramer

President and CEO • BSR

Aron Cramer is recognized globally as an authority on corporate responsibility by leaders in business and NGOs and by his peers in the field. He advises senior leaders at BSR's 250 member companies and other global businesses, and he is regularly featured as a speaker at major events and in a range of media outlets. Under his leadership, BSR has doubled its staff and significantly expanded its global presence. Cramer is coauthor of the book Sustainable Excellence (Rodale Books 2010), which explores current and future evolutions in corporate responsibility, charting its development into a core element of business strategy and activities.

Session(s): In Conversation with Aron Cramer and Zachary Karabell: Sustainable Excellence: The Future of Business Success in a Fast-Changing World The Road from Politics to Sustainability: In Conversation with Peter Knight and Kenneth B. Mehlman The Sustainable Product Index: In Conversation with Matt Kistler

Beth Colleton

Vice President, Green is Universal/Sustainability • NBC Universal

Beth Colleton has nearly two decades of experience in the business and nonprofit sector and has been a leader in corporate social responsibility, sustainability, social investment, and public-private partnerships. She is in charge of harnessing the power of NBC Universal’s massive communications and entertainment outlets to drive awareness and consumer engagement around sustainability issues, overseeing environmentally-related programming, content development and community initiatives across the company. In addition, she directs NBC Universal’s ongoing effort to drive sustainability throughout its own operations to reduce energy, waste and water by implementing efficiencies and innovative practices across the company’s operations, productions and facilities. Previously, Colleton spent more than 10 years as the head of corporate social responsibility for the NFL.

Session(s): Greening Show Biz: From '30 Rock' to 'It's Complicated'

Brian Dumaine

Senior Editor at Large • Fortune

As the Global Editor of Fortune, Brian Dumaine oversees the magazine's international coverage and its European and Asian editions. He also directs Fortune's green technology and environmental policy stories. He is the author of The Plot to Save The Planet: How Visionary Entrepreneurs and Corporate Titans Are Creating Real Solutions to Global Warming (Crown Business 2008). Dumaine has worked at Fortune for 28 years in various writing and editing positions, including Assistant Managing Editor. He has won numerous journalism awards and written more than 100 feature stories for the magazine, including covers such as "America's Toughest Bosses," "The Innovation Gap," and "America's Smartest Young Entrepreneurs." Throughout his career, he has produced investigative pieces as well as articles on marketing, investing, technology, and corporate crime.

Session(s): Objective or Opinionated: How the Media Are Shaping the Sustainability Debate

Brigitta Witt

Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility • Hyatt Hotels & Resorts

As Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility, for Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, Brigitta Witt is responsible for developing and implementing Hyatt's environmental stewardship, community engagement, and disaster-relief programs enterprise-wide; developing Hyatt's global social responsibility programs and policies; managing associate engagement and philanthropic programs; and reporting Hyatt's corporate social responsibility results. Witt joined Hyatt in November 2007 as Vice President, Environmental Affairs, and was responsible for developing and implementing Hyatt's corporate sustainability programs worldwide.

Session(s): Risk and Reward: Incorporating CSR into Due Diligence

Bruce Bergstrom

Vice President, Vendor Compliance • Li & Fung

Based in Hong Kong, Bruce Bergstrom is responsible for labor, health and safety, and environmental standards at Li & Fung. Over the past 10 years, in addition to his duties of supplier governance, management, and development, he has also been responsible for championing and integrating sustainability into Li & Fung’s global operations. Bergstrom works very closely with Li & Fung’s many customers to support and contribute to the ongoing success and development of their sustainable supply chain strategies. Previously, Bergstrom served as Operations Manager in Bureau Veritas’ Consumer Products Inspection Division in Hong Kong.

Session(s): Supply Chain Energy Innovation

Cathy Murphy

Vice President, Human Resources Operations • Blue Shield of California

Cathy Murphy is responsible for compensation, benefits, wellness, retirement plans, workers' compensation, employee relations, compliance, HR analytics, HR technology, security, and the HR shared services. In her two decades of HR experience, Murphy has held a number of executive and leadership roles in the health care, technology, engineering, and biopharmaceutical industries at companies such as Netscape-AOL, Abbott Biopharmaceutical Ireland, Fujitsu, and United Airlines. She cofounded Business Health Affiliates, whose services included on-site health and compliance programs directed at total health and productivity. She began her career in health care, where, as a registered nurse, she specialized in critical care and emergency air transport.

Session(s): Healthier People, Healthier Planet: The Link Between Wellness and Sustainability

Chad Bolick

Director, Partnership Development • BSR

With years of international development experience, Chad Bolick drives BSR's project development and external relations with private foundations, the U.S. government, and other donor organizations. He consistently secures grant opportunities for BSR offices globally that promote and catalyze sustainable partnerships in emerging economies. Bolick also leads HERproject, BSR's factory-based initiative that addresses women's health needs in global supply chains by working with multinational companies, factories, local NGOs, and donors.

Session(s): In Conversation with Raymond Offenheiser

Charles Weiss

Vice President, Health, Environment and Safety • Occidental Petroleum Corporation

Charles Weiss has advised manufacturing and energy companies on health, environment, and safety (HES) policy and law for more than 22 years. As Occidental Petroleum Corporation's Vice President of HES since 2007, he has directed the company's unified HES management system, which integrates traditional HES disciplines with risk management, security, and social responsibility throughout Occidental Petroleum's worldwide operations. He has worked for the company since 1996 on a wide variety of transactions, permitting and regulatory compliance, remediation projects, and dispute resolution. Prior to joining Occidental Petroleum, he was a Partner at the law firm Latham & Watkins.

Session(s): Risk and Reward: Incorporating CSR into Due Diligence

Chris Allen

Manager, Biomimicry Design Portal Project • Biomimicry Guild and Institute

Chris Allen serves on the management team for the expanded operations of the Biomimicry Guild and Institute. As a certified biomimicry professional, he was among the first 15 graduates of the Biomimicry Institute's two‐year professional program, with a concentration in biomimicry and business innovation. He is currently working with Dr. Dayna Baumeister to develop the “Biomimicry Professional Pathways” international training program. Allen’s career includes 20 years of experience providing strategy and management-consulting services related to sustainable development for a variety of private sector clients as well as the U.S. Department of Energy, the National Center for Appropriate Technology, the Northwest Area Foundation, and the United Nations Man and Biosphere Program.

Session(s): Biomimicry: Nature's Solutions to Human Problems

Christopher Bray

Head of Environmental Risk Management • Barclays plc

Barclays has established processes for screening environmental risk issues as part of its corporate lending due diligence. Some years ago, a leading asset manager conducted a benchmarking study of European banks’ environmental risk management practices that identified Barclays as a “race leader.” Christopher Bray led Barclays’ collaboration with ABN AMRO, Citi, and WestLB in developing the Equator Principles environmental due diligence framework, which is now an industry standard in international project finance, adopted by more than 65 banks worldwide. Bray is a former Member of the Steering Committee of the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative.

Session(s): Financial Perspectives on Sustainable Climate Change Adaptation

Chrystina Gastelum

U.S. Account Manager, CDP Supply Chain • Carbon Disclosure Project

Chrystina Gastelum manages and develops the U.S. CDP Supply Chain program, which serves as a practical system allowing corporations to gather critical information about their suppliers’ greenhouse gas emissions and climate change impact through one unified platform. Gastelum supports the evolution of carbon measurement and reporting by driving action in CDP member companies and identifying best practices across industries. Before joining CDP in 2008, she worked in investment research and product development and marketing at KLD Research & Analytics (now part of MSCI) and Domini Social Investments.

Session(s): The Art and Science of Reporting Water-Related Risk

Colin le Duc

Partner • Generation Investment Management

Colin le Duc is Partner and Senior Portfolio Manager for Generation's Climate Solutions Fund, a US$683 million public and private equity fund investing in companies that are part of the solution to the climate crisis. Prior to cofounding Generation in 2004, le Duc was a Director at Sustainable Asset Management (SAM), where he worked on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes and SAM's sustainable investment funds. He has also worked for Arthur D. Little and Total. Le Duc serves on the boards of RecycleBank, BSR, Forest Trends, and Isha Foundation.

Session(s): In Conversation with Aron Cramer and Zachary Karabell: Sustainable Excellence: The Future of Business Success in a Fast-Changing World

Colin Maclay

Managing Director • Berkman Center for Internet & Society, Harvard University

Colin Maclay acts as facilitator, teacher, and researcher in pursuit of scholarship with impact. He seeks to understand the interaction between information and communication technologies, policy and regulation, and social change, with particular attention to the roles of and impacts on institutions and organizations. Maclay’s research is participatory, often pairing multi-stakeholder collaborations with the generation of data that reveal trends, challenges, and opportunities, and informs the development of strategy and implementation, especially in the developing world. His current work includes freedom of expression and expression, youth safety in developing countries, the use of information and communications technologies by civil society, emerging digital institutions, and the role of the university in cyberspace.

Session(s): The Role of Business in Promoting Human Rights

Craig Duxbury

Environmental Scientist • Walt Disney Imagineering Research and Development

Craig Duxbury is an Environmental Scientist with Walt Disney Imagineering Research and Development and has worked at Disney since 1989. In his career, Duxbury has worked in various environmental positions, including water-quality analyses and environmental science research. In his current role, he provides scientific guidance to various business units of the Walt Disney Company on a wide range of environmental projects related to water, air, waste, pest management, and ecosystems.

Session(s): New Expectations: Corporate Environmental Performance

Daniel Hsu

Manager, Operations and Advisory Services • BSR

With a strong organizational and international development background, Daniel Hsu leads project development and execution for BSR's Beijing office. With professional experience in the public, private, and NGO sectors, he brings a variety of fresh perspectives to BSR's work. Prior to joining BSR, Hsu helped expand two social enterprises into emerging markets. He has also worked as an engineer at ExxonMobil, a teacher and Field Coordinator for Volunteers in Asia, a Research Associate for USAID's Global Development Alliance, and a Consultant at Bain and Company.

Session(s): Playing for Happiness and Success

Daniel Jae-Won Lee

Executive Director • Levi Strauss Foundation

Daniel Jae-Won Lee joined Levi Strauss & Company and the Levi Strauss Foundation in 2003 as Community Affairs Manager for the Asia-Pacific Division, where he managed and implemented CSR programs, employee volunteerism, and grant-making in three global giving areas: HIV/AIDS, worker rights, and asset building. Subsequently, he relocated to San Francisco and assumed the role of Director of Global Grant-making Programs. Lee has extensive experience with international NGOs in the fields of human rights, HIV/AIDS, and social justice. Previously, he served as Senior Program Officer for Asia and the Pacific at the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission, and he was on the founding board of the Massachusetts Asian AIDS Prevention Project.

Session(s): The Gender Lens

Dave Stangis

Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability • Campbell Soup Company

Campbell Soup Company is the world's largest soup manufacturer, comprising brands such as Pepperidge Farm, V8, Pace, Prego, and Swanson. Dave Stangis is responsible for designing and leading the company’s overarching CSR and sustainability strategy. He heads a global CSR network organization and oversees the development of CSR and sustainability goals, policies, programs, engagement, and reporting for the company. Stangis works in collaboration with Campbell business units and functions to deliver long-term business value across broad CSR platforms, including the marketplace, community, environmental sustainability, and the workplace. Previously, Stangis worked at Intel for 12 years, where he created and led the corporate responsibility function.

Session(s): Healthier People, Healthier Planet: The Link Between Wellness and Sustainability

Dean Williams

Vice President, Environment • Kinross

Session(s): CSR Management Systems: Applying Lessons Learned from Environment, Health, and Safety

Diane Osgood

Osgood Sustainability Consulting

Diane enables her clients to create value by integrating sustainability into their core activities. For the past two decades her work has focused on driving value creation that enables companies to profit and deliver goods and services that truly benefit their customers and the planet. She does this through integrating sustainability into the innovation of goods and services; creating new markets and client bases; and fostering partnerships and stakeholder relations. She has a strong track record in accurately calling out future sustainability trends, and is currently building a global program on sustainable consumerism in response to what she considers to be one of our most pressing global concerns. She advises Fortune 500 companies, and is Senior Advisor to the Clinton Global Initiative and Business for Social Responsibility (BSR).

Session(s): Plenary Address: Julia Ormond

Dov Seidman

Founder and CEO • LRN

Dov Seidman founded LRN in 1994 and pioneered an industry around the idea that the most principled businesses are the most profitable over the long term—a philosophy captured in his book How: Why How We Do Anything Means Everything ... in Business (and in Life) (Wiley 2007). Today, LRN and GreenOrder, a green strategy firm and an LRN company, help more than 500 companies develop ethical corporate cultures by translating their values into concrete corporate practices and leadership behaviors that create sustainable competitive advantage.

Session(s): In Conversation with Dov Seidman

Dr. Stuart Brown

Founder • The National Institute for Play

Trained in general and internal medicine, psychiatry, and clinical research, Stuart Brown first recognized the essential contributions of play to human development by systematically discovering its absence in the life stories of murderers and felony drunken drivers. His years of clinical practice affirmed the importance and need for healthy play throughout the human life cycle. Brown later broadened his scope of interest to include the evolution and nature of play behavior, and its manifestations in human story and art. He is the originator and Executive Producer of PBS and BBC programming and his exploration of animal play in the wild was sponsored by the National Geographic Society. Brown’s recent years of independent scholarship and exploration of the evolution and neuroscience of human and animal play have helped him focus on bringing the promises and stories of play into general cultural consciousness and establish the National Institute for Play. Brown has authored the recently released Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul (Avery/Penguin).

Session(s): Playing for Happiness and Success

Dunstan Allison Hope

Managing Director, ICT Practice • BSR

Dunstan Allison Hope works with a diverse range of businesses-including internet, software, telecommunications, and consumer electronics companies-on corporate responsibility issues such as human rights, climate change, reporting, sustainability strategy, and stakeholder engagement. From 2006 to 2010, he facilitated the multi-stakeholder process to develop global principles on freedom of expression and privacy, which included a diverse mix of companies, civil society organizations, academics, and investors. Drawing on his experiences working with large corporations, Hope coauthored a book about the impact of corporate responsibility, Big Business, Big Responsibilities (Palgrave Macmillan 2010).

Session(s): Green ICT: Reality or Virtual Reality? Internet and Human Rights: In Conversation With Rebecca MacKinnon

Ed Maibach

Professor, Communication • Director, Center for Climate Change Communication, George Mason University

With more than 25 years of experience as a researcher and practitioner of public health communication and social marketing, Ed Maibach now focuses exclusively on how to mobilize populations to adopt behaviors and support public policies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help communities adapt to the unavoidable consequences of climate change. Maibach previously served as Associate Director of the National Cancer Institute, Worldwide Director of Social Marketing at Porter Novelli, and Chairman of the Board for Kidsave International. He has also held academic positions at George Washington University and Emory University.

Session(s): Sustainability Trends and Strategy

Eric Olson

Senior Vice President, Advisory Services • BSR

Eric Olson knows that "business as usual" won't guarantee success in today's turbulent economic times. Leveraging more than 15 years in the consulting field, he leads BSR's growing Advisory Service practice to deliver solid CSR strategies that boost the bottom line for companies while benefiting the world. Previously, Olson worked with The Natural Step in San Francisco, accelerating sustainability through strategic counsel on a broad range of corporate responsibility matters that included supply chain management and sustainable development. He also has served as Vice President at the Boston Consulting Group and was a Partner and Founding Member of the global consultancy Mitchell Madison Group.

Session(s): Betting on Disruption Leading as Well as Listening: Building Demand for Sustainable Products

Eric Ostern

Senior Manager, Corporate Responsibility and Community Relations • Unilever

Eric Ostern is responsible for facilitating alignment of Unilever’s global corporate responsibility strategy across the Americas. In addition, he directly oversees corporate responsibility and community relations for Unilever North America, including Unilever’s U.S. and Canadian foundations. Ostern is a key member of Unilever’s brand and business teams, providing corporate responsibility counsel and active support. In his role, he also engages with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, ranging from NGOs to customers and government. Ostern has 25 years of experience in brand marketing, communications, public policy, and corporate responsibility.

Session(s): Sustainability Trends and Strategy

Erin Fitzgerald

Director, Social and Environmental Innovation • Dairy Management

Erin Fitzgerald is the Director of Social and Environmental Innovation at Dairy Management, the nonprofit planning and management organization responsible for increasing sales of and demand for U.S.-produced dairy products and ingredients. Fitzgerald joined Dairy Management in 2007 to assist the dairy industry in becoming more consumer driven for long-term growth. In the process of assessing strategic market opportunities, she came to believe that sustainability can become a genuine differentiator for the U.S. dairy industry, strengthening its marketplace position while generating lasting economic, environmental, and social value.

Session(s): New Perspectives: Reframing Problems

Fernando Bolaños Valle

Chairman and CEO • AgroAmérica

Fernando Bolaños Valle has helped build one of the leading diversified agricultural companies in Central America with interest in tropical fruits, palm oil, transportation, logistics, and strategic partnerships in the movie exhibition and restaurant business. AgroAmérica has operations in Guatemala, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama. Bolaños Valle was a professor of business strategy for two of the leading universities in Guatemala. He was also President of “Cámara de la Libre Empresa” (Free Enterprise Chamber), a member of the Board of Directors and Treasurer of the Guatemalan American Chamber of Commerce, and Chapter Chairman of the Young Presidents´ Organization (Guatemala chapter).

Session(s): New Places, New Products: Sustainability and Emerging Markets

Gary Niekerk

Director, Global Citizenship • Intel

Gary Niekerk has spent 25 years working with employees, customers, and stakeholders to protect and build the brand and reputation of some of the world’s leading high-tech companies, including Hewlett-Packard, Apple, and Intel, where he has spent the past 16 years. Niekerk has worked extensively in the United States, Asia, and Europe, including an expatriate assignment in Ireland. While at Intel, he has held a variety of leadership positions, including Regional Environmental Health and Safety Director, Human Resources Communications Manager, and External Affairs Manager. In his current position, he works on corporate strategy related to sustainability, corporate reputation, and stakeholder management.

Session(s): The Art and Science of Reporting Water-Related Risk

Guy Morgan

Manager, Advisory Services • BSR

Guy Morgan brings a wealth of experience in CSR strategy and program design and implementation to BSR's members and clients in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the United States. He leads client engagements with companies from the food, agriculture, and beverage sector, among others. Morgan also manages BSR's Migration Linkages work, which brings companies together to address issues at local, regional, and global levels affecting international labor migrants in supply chains. He is also working with the business community in Saudi Arabia to introduce CSR, explore relevant cultural and religious intersections, and promote improved protection for migrant workers in the country through a grant provided by the U.S. Department of State.

Session(s): The Role of Business in Promoting Human Rights

Harriet Hentges

VP, Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability, Ahold USA • Ahold USA

Harriet Hentges directs the corporate responsibility and sustainability efforts of Ahold USA Retail. She joined Ahold in 2008 with extensive international and senior management experience in private, public, and nonprofit sectors. She was Senior Director, Stakeholder Engagement, in the Strategy and Sustainability unit of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and has been Chief Operating Officer of four organizations, including the U.S. Institute of Peace. She was Vice President for Planning and Business Development for Sears World Trade, a chief operating officer of a financial services firm, and is a partner in an agribusiness operation and an investor in a venture capital fund.

Session(s): Healthier People, Healthier Planet: The Link Between Wellness and Sustainability

Harris Sherman

Under Secretary, Natural Resources and Environment • United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Before joining the USDA, Harris Sherman served as the Executive Director of Colorado’s Department of Natural Resources, under Governor Bill Ritter. Previously, he also served as Colorado’s Department of Natural Resources Director under Governor Richard Lamm. Sherman also held the position of Managing Partner of the Denver office of Arnold & Porter, an international law firm, where he specialized in natural resources, water, energy, public lands, and American Indian law. Sherman is a Colorado native, dedicated to conserving and improving our nation’s natural resources.

Session(s): New Expectations: Corporate Environmental Performance

Henrik Sundström

Vice President, Group Sustainability Affairs • AB Electrolux

Henrik Sundström began working with Electrolux in 1986, when he was responsible for polymer process development at Electrolux Research and Innovation. In 1990, he set up the Research and Innovation subsidiary in the United States, and two years later he returned to Sweden as the head of the Materials and Processing department. In 1996, became the R&D Director for the Product Division Cold, and later he became the Director for Environmental and Sustainable Development. In 2000, he was appointed Vice President for Electrolux Group Sustainability Affairs.

Session(s): Sustainability Trends and Strategy

Ian Zhu

Principal • Tsing Capital

Ian Zhu brings to Tsing Capital seven years' experience in managing Chinese and international technology companies. He focuses his investment in transforming clean technology into practical products and services that address the demand of vast consumers and businesses. Zhu is also responsible for Tsing Capital's Social and Environmental Responsibility practice. Previously, he led the sales and business development team for Destinator China, a worldwide GPS navigation software company. In addition to selling, he actively participated in shaping and executing business strategy through partnership and alliances, internal management system design, and other important aspects of the business.

Session(s): Sustainable Investment in Emerging Markets

Jacob A. Sterling

Head of Climate and Environment, Sustainability • Maersk Line

Jacob Sterling is Head of Climate and Environment at Maersk Line, the world's largest liner shipping company. He is leading Maersk Line's efforts to reduce carbon-dioxide emissions and other environmental impacts and differentiating its products and services in the market, based on its environmental performance. Previously, he worked at World Wildlife Fund, most recently as Conservation Director in the Danish branch of the organization.

Session(s): Beyond the Factory Gates: Extending Sustainability into the Logistics and Transportation Sector

James Gowen

Vice President, Supply Chain Operations and Chief Sustainability Officer • Verizon Services Operations

As Verizon's Chief Sustainability Officer since September 2009, James Gowen is responsible for setting the direction of the company's sustainable growth strategies and for reducing its carbon footprint. With a focus on working with vendors and business partners to drive efficiency into the supply chain, he also oversees initiatives being implemented across Verizon, inc

2010 Sessions

Our 2010 agenda delivers unrivaled access to 35 interactive, practical learning experiences and experts.

Check this page often for Conference session updates.

Participants can mix and match half-day and one-hour sessions to create a customized agenda. Sessions will explore topics in depth and take a hands-on approach, providing engaging dialogue and tactical solutions.

Session Information *

Betting on Disruption

Thursday, November 4, 2010 | 2:45 PM-3:45 PM

Smart phones, satellite communication, hybrid electric vehicles, enzymes—the development of these products and technologies arose out of a combination of customer, technical, and competitor intelligence used to anticipate innovative shifts and ultimately take advantage of breakthrough technologies... Full Description

Beyond the Factory Gates: Extending Sustainability into the Logistics and Transportation Sector

Thursday, November 4, 2010 | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM

The logistics and transportation sector can be a valuable partner for global retailers and manufactures looking to maintain and extend sustainability into their supply chains. This one-hour conversation will focus on how this industry can think differently about supply chains with sustainability-foc... Full Description

Biomimicry: Nature's Solutions to Human Problems

Thursday, November 4, 2010 | 10:15 AM-11:15 AM

This one-hour conversation will explore how organizations are using biomimicry, the emerging discipline aimed at finding design solutions from the genius of the natural world. Through evolutionary processes, the natural world has been innovating for 3.8 billion years, and we are only now discovering... Full Description

BRICs and Mortar: Finding Local Partners in Emerging Economies

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 | 10:15 AM-11:15 AM

Entering a new market can be daunting. No matter how strong the company, the lack of on-the-ground relationships, potential impacts of a weak governance system, and little local capacity for building partnership can increase the complexity of starting out somewhere new. But as markets rapidly evolve... Full Description

Calling all Remarkable Leaders

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 | 2:45 PM-3:45 PM

Joanna Barsh and her colleagues at McKinsey & Company have a secret. There are remarkable leaders among us who, with some coaching and tools, can emerge to lead us into new territories and innovate to solve the world's challenges. This exciting session will demonstrate the links between joy, happine... Full Description

Closing the Loop: Minimizing Product Life-Cycle Impacts

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 | 2:45 PM-5:00 PM

How can a company reduce impacts along the product life cycle, and what value chain strategies can be implemented to make this happen? Emerging life-cycle assessment standards quantify environmental impacts across the value chain, but how can we effectively apply these standards? This two-hour ... Full Description

Companies in Crisis: Responsible Response

Thursday, November 4, 2010 | 2:45 PM-3:45 PM

Over the last few years, the public’s attention has been squarely focused on a never-ending stream of crises—from the widespread financial collapse to the worst oil spill in U.S. history—that invariably affect how companies advance their CSR goals and agendas. When a problem strikes, what kind... Full Description

CSR and Policy: Improving Collaboration Between Business and Government

Thursday, November 4, 2010 | 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

For all aspects of global companies to truly thrive—from sourcing to selling to investing—business requires an environment that enables business to thrive. In addition, the business operations of global companies can have a significant impact on the diplomatic relationships between their country... Full Description

CSR Management Systems: Applying Lessons Learned from Environment, Health, and Safety

Thursday, November 4, 2010 | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM

So you’ve got a CSR strategy. Now how do you make it a business reality? CSR practitioners have much to learn about integration from environmental, health, and safety (EHS) professionals who have successfully infused the management of these issues into business operations and culture. Building on ... Full Description

Feeding the Future: What Will It Take?

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 | 10:15 AM-11:15 AM

The global population is predicted to reach 9 billion by the year 2050, and most experts agree that a crucial concern to address will be how to feed that many people. Food production worldwide will need to double during a time when climate change is predicted to worsen, fossil fuels will dwindle, an... Full Description

Financial Inclusion

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM

Financial inclusion is a critical social and economic issue that is also part of the G-20 agenda. In much of the developing world, less than half of the population is served by formal financial institutions, and people must rely on their own funds or informal services that charge high rates, leading... Full Description

Financial Perspectives on Sustainable Climate Change Adaptation

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM

Climate change adaptation has become a mainstream topic, with companies reporting that it presents significant risks and opportunities, and international development practitioners warning that it will cause substantial disruptions to human populations. Yet there is little guidance for companies on h... Full Description

Green ICT: Reality or Virtual Reality?

Friday, November 5, 2010 | 10:30 AM-11:30 AM

The information and communications technology (ICT) industry is proud to declare that it accounts for only about 2 percent of global carbon-dioxide emissions, and that its products, technologies, and services can help reduce the remaining 98 percent of emissions. But are these savings for real, or j... Full Description

Greening Show Biz: From '30 Rock' to 'It's Complicated'

Thursday, November 4, 2010 | 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

A quiet revolution is happening in the media industry—its going green. Technological innovations mean that some content is produced virtually, while other productions create environmental impacts through large-scale productions. To address concerns over waste, energy, and general environmental imp... Full Description

Healthier People, Healthier Planet: The Link Between Wellness and Sustainability

Thursday, November 4, 2010 | 2:45 PM-5:00 PM

What do healthier communities, reducing obesity, and active living have to do with sustainability? Plenty. Food, transportation, and energy choices are closely tied to our use of natural resources, greenhouse gas emissions, social dynamics, and health care costs. Linked by the global economic crisis... Full Description

In Conversation with Aron Cramer and Zachary Karabell: Sustainable Excellence: The Future of Business Success in a Fast-Changing World

Thursday, November 4, 2010 | 10:15 AM-11:15 AM

Join BSR’s President and CEO Aron Cramer, and acclaimed author Zachary Karabell as they discuss their new book, Sustainable Excellence (Rodale Books 2010). Cramer and Karabell will describe the insights they gained in writing the book, the attributes of companies embracing the principles of sustai... Full Description

In Conversation with Dov Seidman

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM

Changing the way we do business ultimately comes down to how we, as leaders, behave. As an old wise man once said, “If we keep on doing what we are doing, we will keep on getting what we are getting.” In this one-hour conversation, BSR Board Chairman Mats Lederhausen will sit down with Dov Seidm... Full Description

In Conversation with Raymond Offenheiser

Thursday, November 4, 2010 | 2:45 PM-3:45 PM

Join us for an intimate one-hour conversation with Oxfam America President Raymond Offenheiser. In this discussion, we will explore how to align CSR commitments with public policy engagement and systematic approaches to working at the base of the pyramid. In his role, Offenheiser works with Oxfam, a... Full Description

Internet and Human Rights: In Conversation With Rebecca MacKinnon

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 | 10:15 AM-11:15 AM

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was written in 1948 and has stood the test of time remarkably well. But today's internet age brings a new dimension to the challenge of protecting freedom of expression and privacy. Join Rebecca MacKinnon, a renowned expert on both China and internet po... Full Description

Leading as Well as Listening: Building Demand for Sustainable Products

Thursday, November 4, 2010 | 10:15 AM-12:30 PM

Some would say that business cannot create demand and must therefore wait for customers to ask for more sustainable products before trying to promote them. In this session, we will hear from companies that have successfully challenged this notion by using their understanding of emerging consumer nee... Full Description

New Expectations: Corporate Environmental Performance

Thursday, November 4, 2010 | 2:45 PM-5:00 PM

Investors, government agencies, and civil society are beginning to integrate ecosystem services into their expectations of corporate environmental performance. The focus has moved beyond single environmental issue management for energy or water, and now includes impacts on broad ecological dyna... Full Description

New Perspectives: Reframing Problems

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 | 2:45 PM-5:00 PM

Mastering the art of reframing problems is the first step in finding breakthrough solutions. And it is critical for imagining products, services, and processes that deliver both profitability and positive social and environmental impacts. In this two-hour working session, Aspen Institute First Mover... Full Description

New Places, New Products: Sustainability and Emerging Markets

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 | 10:15 AM-12:30 PM

Your company has recently developed an "emerging market strategy," and you have been called in to provide background on the issues from a sustainability lens. Where to start? Incorporating a "global perspective" sounds great, but how do you actually do it? Corporate responsibility strategies, l... Full Description

Objective or Opinionated: How the Media Are Shaping the Sustainability Debate

Friday, November 5, 2010 | 10:30 AM-11:30 AM

Following crises like the BP oil spill, the Toyota recall, and the charges of fraud against Goldman Sachs, some members of the mainstream press began to question the value of corporate responsibility. Other media debates around issues like "climategate" have caused some media outlets and individual ... Full Description

Playing for Happiness and Success

Friday, November 5, 2010 | 10:30 AM-11:30 AM

Dr. Stuart Brown believes that as play is woven into the fabric of social practices, we will dramatically transform our personal health, our relationships, the education we provide our children, and the capacity of our corporations to innovate. As we become adults, taking time to play feels like a g... Full Description

Responsible Sourcing and Conflict Minerals

Thursday, November 4, 2010 | 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

Pressure is growing on companies to examine their supply chains to identify and address conflict minerals—those raw materials whose sourcing may help finance conflict in regions like the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. In spite of this pressure, there are significant questions about how ... Full Description

Risk and Reward: Incorporating CSR into Due Diligence

Thursday, November 4, 2010 | 2:45 PM-5:00 PM

While corporate responsibility is core to many business functions, the due diligence and risk-management processes still generally lack the value that a more holistic look through the sustainability lens would provide. Incorporating corporate responsibility into due diligence on the selection of pro... Full Description

Supply Chain Energy Innovation

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 | 10:15 AM-12:30 PM

Across industries and around the world, companies are reaching beyond their operations to manage energy in supply chains in creative new ways. In doing so, they are saving money, reducing risks, and opening new doors. At the same time, a wave of standards under development means the time has never b... Full Description

Sustainability Ratings: Time for a Common Framework

Thursday, November 4, 2010 | 10:15 AM-11:15 AM

Company sustainability ratings are proliferating as the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) agenda steadily migrates from the margins to the mainstream of capital, procurement, and consumer markets. While the advance of sustainability ratings has spawned innovation, questions of rigor, consi... Full Description

Sustainability Trends and Strategy

Thursday, November 4, 2010 | 10:15 AM-12:30 PM

By the midcentury, an additional 2 billion people and middle-income consumers will amplify the current planetary constraints that many companies have started to factor into their corporate and sustainability strategies. Other fundamental social, environmental, and economic developments will also sha... Full Description

Sustainable Investment in Emerging Markets

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 | 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

Managing environmental and social (E&S) risks by investors in emerging markets is undeniably a challenge. Compared with developed countries, emerging markets have relative primitive E&S legal frameworks, a low level of awareness about important E&S issues, and limited professionals with E&S manageme... Full Description

The Art and Science of Reporting Water-Related Risk

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 | 2:45 PM-5:00 PM

As the risks associated with global water scarcity become more apparent, companies are now expected to report on their water use and impacts. While most companies provide basic disclosure on overall water use and water-scarcity impacts, many still struggle with how to contextualize water-related dat... Full Description

The Gender Lens

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 | 10:15 AM-12:30 PM

Women and girls underpin a healthy economy, and yet they remain the most vulnerable, undereducated, and underemployed group in most of the developing world. This two-hour working session will explore why and how to engage women and girls in multinational supply chains and community-engagement progra... Full Description

The Road from Politics to Sustainability: In Conversation with Peter Knight and Kenneth B. Mehlman

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 | 2:45 PM-3:45 PM

It’s clear that corporate responsibility has hit the mainstream when the field attracts both Kenneth Mehlman of KKR and Peter Knight of Generation Investment. Join us for a fascinating dialogue with two men who ran the re-election campaigns for U.S. presidents of different parties (George W. Bush ... Full Description

The Role of Business in Promoting Human Rights

Thursday, November 4, 2010 | 10:15 AM-12:30 PM

In the last few years, a global consensus has emerged that all companies have a responsibility to respect human rights. This responsibility, articulated by UN Special Representative for Business and Human Rights John Ruggie, means not to infringe on the rights of others through proactive due diligen... Full Description

The Sustainable Product Index: In Conversation with Matt Kistler

Thursday, November 4, 2010 | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM

Join us for a one-hour conversation with Matt Kistler, Senior Vice President, Marketing, at Walmart, on the company's commitment to drive product innovation, bring greater transparency into the supply chain, and ultimately put this information into the hands of consumers to help them make more infor... Full Description

The Virus Hunter: Preparing for the Next Pandemic

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 | 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

Pandemics can have a devastating impact on corporations. From the disruption of supply chains to widespread worker absences, the increasing frequency of global epidemic events have the potential to derail even the largest companies. In the last five years, corporations have started to implement pand... Full Description

Urbanization: A Force for Sustainable Consumption

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 | 2:45 PM-3:45 PM

The world is experiencing unprecedented urban growth, with half the world’s inhabitants living in cities. This growth is projected to increase to 70 percent by 2050. The urbanization trend presents significant challenges associated with rising consumption demands playing out against both resource ... Full Description

When CSR and Financial Reporting Meet: Integrated Reporting

Friday, November 5, 2010 | 10:30 AM-11:30 AM

As sustainability reporting becomes more sophisticated—and a broader set of audiences seek information on the sustainability performance of companies—more companies are combining their corporate responsibility and annual financial reports. This trend is expected to continue with potential new re... Full Description

* Partial listing. Check this page often for Conference session updates.

2010 Sponsors

Who Attended

Companies

3M
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Abbott
Abercrombie & Fitch
Abt Associates
Accenture
Accion RSE
ACDI/VOCA
Addison
Adobe Systems
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
AGCO Corporation
Agility Logistics
AgroAmerica
Ahold USA
AIAG
Alcoa
Alhokair Group
Allstate Insurance Company
American Society for Quality
American Water
Anheuser-Busch
Ann Taylor Stores
Antonia Ax:son Johnson Foundation for Sustainable Developement
APCO Worldwide
APM Terminals
Aporia Advisors
Apple
Arabella Advisors
ARAMARK
Arcadia University
AREVA
Arup
Arzu Studio Hope
Asia Center, Harvard University
ASICS
ASSET
Association Atocongo
AstraZeneca
AT&T
Autodesk
Avery Dennison
Avon Products
Banco Santander
Bank Hapoalim
Bank Leumi Israel
Bank of New York Mellon
Barbara Toorens Consulting
Barclays
Barrick Gold
BASF SE
Baxter Healthcare
BBMG
Be-Cause
Bechtel
Beckman Coulter
BECO
Beiersdorf
Belk
Benedictine University
Best Buy
Better The World
Biogen Idec
Blue Shield of California
Boden
Boeing
Bonneville Environmental Foundation
BP
Brazilian Public Labor Prosecutor's Office
BRE
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Brooks Sports
Brown Shoe Company
Brown-Forman
Brunswick Group
Burberry
Bureau Veritas
Business Nonprofit Connections
C&J Clark
C. H. Guenther & Son
California Lottery
Calvert Group
Camco International Group
Campbell Soup
Canadian Business for Social Responsibility
Carbon Disclosure Project
CARE
Carhartt
Catchpole Corporation
Cause Consulting
Causecast
Center for Corporate Behavior
Center for Ethical Business Cultures
Center for Social Innovation
Ceres
Cerrejón
Change
Charleston|Orwig
Chevron
CHF International
Chico's
Children International
Children Worldwide Fashion SAS
China Mobile
Chiquita Brands International
Christopher & Banks
Chrysler
Chrysler - AIAG
Cisco
City of New York
Clean Agency
CMO Worldwide
Coca-Cola
Cofra Holding
Columbia Business School
Columbia Sportswear
Cone
Confederation of Danish Industries
Conscious Success Consulting
Context America
Control Risks
Copenhagen Business School
Corporate Citizenship
Corporate Ethics International
Covidien
Credomatic
Crown Agents
CSR i Praktiken
CSRwire
Dairy Management
Danisco
Danish Commerce and Companies
Darden Restaurants
Deckers Outdoor Corporation
Dell
Deloitte
Department of the Prime Minister & Cabinet, Australia
Design & Source Productions
Desmarginalizar
Destination Centre Ville
Development Alternatives
Devex
Diatom Ventures
Direct Relief International
Direct Selling Education Foundation
DNV (USA)
Dollar General
Domini Social Investments
DONG Energy
Donna Karan
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group
Duke Energy
Dunkin' Brands
DuPont
E&E Publishing
E2.org
Earthwatch Institute
ECO
Eco Think Ink
Economic-Legal Research Institute
Ecuador Bottling Company
Edelman
Eileen Fisher
Electrolux
EMC
Emerson Network Power
Empresas CMPC S.A.
Enablon
eni
Entrepreneurs Foundation
Environmental Defense Fund
Environmental Resources Management (ERM)
EPM
ESD/Meridian Group International
Ethical Performance
ExxonMobil
Fair Factories Clearinghouse
Fair Labor Association
Fairfood International
Fenton
First Climate
Fishman & Tobin
Fleishman-Hillard
Flextronics
Foley Hoag
Fontheim
Food Marketing Institute
Ford
Fortune Custom Publishing
Forum Empresa
Forum for the Future
Framework:CR
Franklin Templeton Investments
Free the Slaves
Fruit of the Loom
FUNGLODE
Fusion Consulting
Futerra
G-Star
G4S
GAVI
General Electric
Generation Investment Management
Geneva Global
George Mason University, Center for Climate Change Communication
Geosansar
Gildan Activewear
Girl Sherlock
Global Business and Organizational Excellence
Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
Global Corporate Consultancy
Global Viral Forecasting Initiative
GlobalWorks Foundation
Goldcorp
GoodWeave USA
Google
Great Lakes Protection Fund
Green Light Sustainability Advisors
Green Media Solutions
Greener World Media
GreenOrder
Grupo ABC
Gucci Group
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB
Hallmark Cards
Handshake Labour
Hartmann A/S
Harvard University
Hasbro
Heifer International
Henry Schein
Hess
Hewlett Packard
Hilton Worldwide
Historic Futures Limited
Hitachi
HKQAA
Honda of America
Hong Ho Mexico
Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency
HP
HSBC Bank
Hyatt Hotels and Resorts
Hydro-Quebec
Hyundai Capital
IAE, Universidad Austral
IBM
ICTI CARE Foundation
IDB
IDEO
Ignite Advisors
IKEA
Impactt Limited
In Every Language
Independent Production Services
INFACT Global Partners
Ingersoll Rand
Insite Compliance Services

Intel
Interamerican Development Bank
International Business Leaders Forum
International Compliance Group
International Finance Corporation
International Media Support
Intertek
IPS
ISS Corporate Services
Itron
J.Crew
Jabil Circuit
Jarden Consumer Solutions
JCPenney
JDSU
Johnson & Johnson
Jones Apparel
Kader
KappAhl Sverige AB
KHQ Investment
Kinross Gold
Kohl's
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
Komatsu
Konecranes
Kraft Foods
L.L. Bean
Lake Advisory
Levi Strauss & Co.
Levi Strauss Foundation
Li & Fung (Trading) Ltd.
Limited Brands
Loyola University Chicago
LRN
lululemon athletica
Luminesa
MAALA
Macy's Merchandising Group
MADE-BY Label UK
Maersk
Management Sciences for Health
Marks & Spencer
Marlboro College Graduate School
Mattel
MCC-JJJ Mining Development
McDonald's
McKesson
McKinsey & Company
MeadWestvaco Consumer & Office Products
Merck
Mercy Corps
Meridian Development Foundation
MetLife
Mission Essential Personnel
Mission Measurement
Monsanto
Motorola
Mulberry
Museum of Modern Art
National Commercial Bank
National Institute for Play
NativeEnergy
NBC Universal
Nestle SA
New America Foundation
New Balance Athletic Shoe
New York & Company
Newmont Mining
Newsweek
Nexen
Nigeria LNG Limited
Nike
Nordea Liv & Pension
Nordstrom
Norges Bank Investment Management
Norsk Hydro
Novartis AG
Novo Nordisk
Novozymes A/S
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines
Ogilvy PR Worldwide
Omega Compliance Limited
ONG
Oracle
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe
Osgood Sustainability
Oxfam America
OXY
Pacific Market International
Pact
PE International
Pearson Foundation
Pentland
PepsiCo
Petrobras
Pfizer
Phillips-Van Heusen
Plan International
Polo Ralph Lauren
Port of Seattle
Potawatomi Bingo Casino
PPR
PR Newswire
Premera Blue Cross
Pricewaterhouse Coopers
Primark Stores
Pronaca
Quantis International
Rackspace
Rainforest Alliance
Ramu NiCo Management
Research in Motion
Resources for the Future
Rillbrook Consulting
Risk Metrics Group
River Twice Research
Rockefeller Financial Asset Management
Royal Ahold N.V.
Saatchi & Saatchi S
SABMiller
Sabre Holdings
Sancroft International
Sanofi-Aventis
SAP
SaskTel
SDialogue
Seagate Technology
Sempra Energy
Serious Nature
Seventh Generation
SGS
SIT Graduate Institute
SK Telecom
Slow Food International
Slow Food USA
So-Tech
Social Accountability International
Social Compliance Service Asia Limited
Sodexo
Solarit Attorneys
Southwest Airlines
Sphere Partners
SPP
Sprint Nextel
SRI World Group (OneReport)
St. Johns Medical College
Standard Chartered Bank
Starbucks Coffee
Starwood Hotels & Resorts
State Street
Statoil ASA
Stockholm Objects
Stockholm School of Economics
Stockland
STR Responsible Sourcing (formerly CSCC)
SUEZ Environment
Sumitomo Trust Banking Co.
SunOpta
Supply Chain Management Review
SustainAbility
Sustainable Alliance
Sustainable Industries
Swiss Re
Syngenta Seeds
Talbots
Target
TBG
Teck Resources Limited
TeliaSonera Group
Tellabs
Tellus Institute
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries
The 99
The Asia Foundation
The Aspen Institute
The Bank of Nova Scotia
The Biomimicry Guild
The Cadmus Group
The Cahn Group/Clear Voice
The Center for Ethical Business Cultures
The Clark Group, LLC
The Fehlig Group
The GLOBE Foundation
The Impactt Foundation
The National Institute for Play
The Reassurance Network
The Rockefeller Foundation
The Stride Rite Foundation
The Sulphur Institute
The Synergos Institute
The Timberland Company
The Transition Group
The Walt Disney Company
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars
The Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania
The Works
theglobalist.com
ThomsonReuters
Threemile Canyon Farms
Tiffany & Co.
Time Inc.
TM Financial Forensics
Topson Downs of California
TORM
Toshiba America
touchPoint Partners
Toy Industry Association
Toys R Us
TriplePundit.com
Tsing Capital
Tupperware Brands
Turkcell Communication Services
TUV Rheinlan
UBS Financial Services
UL Environment
UN Global Compact Office
UNICEF
Unilever
United Airlines
United Business Media
United Nations Development Programme
United Parcel Service (UPS)
University of California, San Diego
University of Copenhagen
University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Law
University of Denver, Daniels College of Business
University of Maryland
University of Massachusetts Lowell
University of Utah, College of Law
US Chamber of Commerce
US Council for Int'l Business
US Department of Labor
US Fund for UNICEF
USAID
USDA Forest Service
USDA Natural Resources and Environment
Varner Group
Vault.com
Verite
Verizon
VF Corporation
Volkswagen Group of America
Vox Global
Waggener Edstrom Worldwide
Wal-Mart
Warner Bros. Entertainment
Washington State University Foundation
We Love People
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
Wolff Olins
Wolverine World Wide
Women for Women Intl.
World Resources Institute
World Vision
World Wildlife Fund
Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production
Youth Leadership Institute
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Sustainable Conference

Each year, BSR strives to produce a Conference using innovative practices that lessen our impact on the environment.

Through these and other green measures, BSR models the practices discussed in our Conference sessions to reduce the impact of this event and illustrate ways other events can similarly reduce their impacts.

BSR has enlisted the services of Meet Green and uses their MeetGreen Certification Program to quantify our actual environmental savings by assigning points according to environmental impacts in eight guideline categories: destination selection, accommodation selection, meeting and venue selection, transportation, food and beverage, exhibit production, communications and marketing, and on-site office procedures. BSR has measured these practices over the past four years to benchmark progress and quantify results.

Sustainable BSR Conference 2010 by the Numbers

11,780 pounds of waste was diverted from landfill
99.8% of attendees participated in the towel and linen reuse program in guest rooms
100% organic coffee served
45.8% of all menu items chosen were local and/or organic
100% post consumer recycled content paper used on conference program resulting in significant energy and resource savings, including:
- 16,000,000 BTUs saved in energy
- 22,989 gallons water saved
- 50 fully grown trees saved
- 1,396 pounds waste saved from landfills
- 4,773 pounds greenhouse gases saved
100% plastic name badge holders were biodegradable, compostable, and recyclable
100% recycle content plastic lanyards
100% of participant air travel and conference energy is offset
8,100 bottles saved by eliminating bottled water
- 183 lbs of oil use avoided
- 11,399576 BTUs of energy use avoided
6,300 lbs of recycled paper and cardboard
5,200 lbs of composted food waste

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About the BSR Conference

Ranked at the top of corporate responsibility events globally, the annual BSR Conference attracts more than 1,000 senior business executives, entrepreneurs, and distinguished leaders from the public sector and civil society.

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Now entering its 19th year, the Conference provides participants unrivaled opportunities to engage with sustainability leaders and practitioners to build the business of a better world.

Plenary sessions feature global corporate leaders at the forefront of responsible business whose dynamic leadership strategies are boosting the bottom line and benefiting the world. Presenters follow a unique format which allows participants to get up close and personal with these industry luminaries. The I3 plenary presentations feature innovative and inspirational speakers from different aspects of society who motivate, inform and encourage participants with their extraordinary stories.

Outside of the plenary presentations and I³ speakers, there are over 35 breakout sessions scheduled over three days. With two types of sessions, the customizable agenda allows you to plan your schedule with a variety of topics and session lengths that suit your needs. The two-hour working sessions thoroughly examine a diverse range of topics by integrating presentations, case studies, and group discussions into a collaborative, workshop-style setting. One-hour conversations present an intimate forum for participants to hear from and engage with a cross section of global business and sustainability leaders who are addressing new ideas and practical solutions for sustainable business.

In addition to the sessions, the BSR Conference provides ample time for networking at meals, afternoon breaks, evening receptions and after-hour events.

Past Speakers

Business leaders from a cross-section of global business and sustainability such as Jeffrey Immelt of General Electric, Neville Isdell formerly chief executive officer of the Coca-Cola Company, Andrea Jung of Avon Products, Vinod Khosla of Khosla Ventures, Richard Parsons former Chairman and CEO Time Warner, Howard Schultz of Starbucks Coffee Company, Ben Verwaayen of Alcatel-Lucent, Daniel Vasella of Novartis, and Zhang Yue of BROAD Air Conditioning

Public-sector leaders such as former U.S. President Bill Clinton, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Mary Robinson, former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and former U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert Reich

Civil society leaders such as The 99 comic creator Naif A. Al-Mutawa, the Museum of Modern Art's Paola Antonelli, Nobel laureate Oscar Arias, oceanographer and 2009 TED Prize winner Sylvia Earle, human rights activist Van Jones, Judith Rodin of the Rockefeller Foundation, and Women for Women International's Zainab Salbi

Diversity

The Conference brings together more than 1,000 people from 40 countries representing a diverse array of sectors:

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Consumer Products
Energy
Financial Services
Government
Health Care
ICT
Mining
NGO/Nonprofit
Pharmaceutical/Biotech
Professional Communications
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Breakout Sessions

Buy, Buy, Baby: The Ethics of Marketing to Kids

Climate Change and the Arab Region

Conflict Minerals: Cleaning the Supply Chain and Solving the Problem?

CSR and the CFO

The CSR Blueprint for Alternative Energy

Culture, Compliance, and Child Labor

Female Consumers and Sustainable Products

From Conservation to Restoration: How Investing in Water Can Deliver Concrete Business Value

Harnessing Cross-Industry Partnerships to Increase Access to Health Care

The Impact of ‘Rapid Obsolescence’ on Sustainable Consumption

The Nudge Factor: Helping Consumers Make Sustainable Choices

Putting Vision Back Into Community Strategy

Rebuilding Japan: A Sustainability Challenge

Resource Constraints: Preparing for the Future

Stopping Traffick: The Role of Travel and Tourism in Preventing Human Trafficking

Sustainability in Mainstream Financial Reporting

Sustainability Storytelling: What Works and Why

Sustainable Engagement in a Hyper-transparent World

Swap! Barter! Share! The Rise of Collaborative Consumption

Taking Innovation to Scale

Talking the Walk of ESG With Investors

Using CSR in New Market Entry Strategies

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2011 Registration Rates (US dollar amounts)

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