Navigating Corporate Sustainability Strategy: The US Summit

Global markets are facing pressure to integrate ESG priorities into the core of their business models. 

At Sustainability LIVE: The US Summit, The Corporate Environmental Strategy Forum panel will address the complexities of modern corporate responsibility.

The forum explores how senior leaders are aligning climate and social priorities with core business objectives to drive innovation, resilience and measurable impact. 

Organisations today are judged by how they embed sustainability across strategy, operations and culture.

This panel offers a deep dive into how industry giants are integrating these values into daily decision-making to ensure long-term value creation.

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Meet the panelists

The forum features a diverse lineup of sustainability veterans from the financial, technology, food service and consumer goods sectors. 

Each speaker brings a unique perspective on how to scale impact within massive global footprints.

Pratik Raval: Chief Sustainability Officer, Fifth Third Bank

With more than 20 years of global leadership experience, Pratik Raval leads the sustainability office at Fifth Third Bank. 

His remit covers many aspects of the business: overseeing the bank’s corporate sustainability strategy, US$100bn in sustainable finance and place-based resiliency solutions. 

Pratik’s expertise spans multiple sectors, including real estate, industrial and technology, making him a lead collaborator for the bank’s governance and risk management practices.

Bridgette Bell McAdoo: Chief Sustainability Officer, Genesys

Bridgette Bell McAdoo has been shaping the sustainability programmes at Genesys since 2020. 

Her approach is grounded in the belief that innovation must serve both people and the planet. 

Under her leadership, Genesys has set a goal to power 80 million meaningful conversations among charities and people in need by 2030. 

She says: "At Genesys, empathy isn’t just a guiding principle; it’s the heart of how we build, lead and give back. 

“This approach to sustainability is grounded in the belief that innovation must serve people and the planet if we want both to thrive."

Paul Yang: Head of Global Sustainability, Restaurant Brands International

Paul Yang brings more than 15 years of experience in supply chain, procurement and packaging to the panel. 

Representing one of the world's largest quick-service restaurant companies, Paul focuses on the "Restaurant Brands for Good" vision.

His work involves collaborating with franchisees and suppliers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through fleet electrification, renewable energy and updated building standards for energy efficiency.

Yupu Zhao: VP, Global Sustainability Strategy, PepsiCo

Yupu Zhao is instrumental in implementing pep+ (PepsiCo Positive), the company’s strategic framework for planet-centric action. 

PepsiCo recently achieved its 2025 water targets, replenishing 100% of the water used in high-risk area facilities. 

Reflecting on this milestone, Yupu says: “Implementing 60+ watershed replenishment projects and restoring nearly 29 billion litres of water in a single year is not just an operational achievement – it’s a reflection of dedication and a shared commitment to doing this the right way.”

Join us in Chicago on 21-22 April 2026 to hear from these leaders on The Corporate Environmental Strategy Forum panel at Sustainability LIVE: The US Summit.

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Why sustainability leaders should attend

For sustainability professionals, the Corporate Environmental Strategy Forum is an essential opportunity to gain actionable insights from those managing some of the world’s most complex value chains. 

Here is why attendance is vital:

• Operational integration: learn how to make sustainability a central pillar of business resilience
• Decarbonisation blueprints: gain insights into practical climate action, such as Restaurant Brands International’s approach to fleet electrification and supply chain engagement in the beef industry
• Social impact and empathy: discover how companies like Genesys use empathy to drive social goals, having already facilitated 16 million meaningful charity conversations in recent fiscal years
• Water and resource stewardship: understand the mechanics behind PepsiCo’s success in restoring billions of liters of water to local ecosystems
• Sustainable finance: explore how Fifth Third Bank manages a US$100bn portfolio to support community resiliency and non-financial reporting

In an era where transparency and measurable results are non-negotiable, this forum provides the roadmap for leaders looking to shape a more sustainable and profitable future.

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