As the sustainability landscape evolves, companies must move from creating goals to taking action. At PepsiCo, procurement sits at the center of the sustainability transformation. Marcelo Stefani, Chief Procurement Officer at PepsiCo and Burgess Davis, Chief Sustainability Officer of PepsiCo North America, will outline the specific levers procurement uses to deliverable measurable progress against PepsiCo&rsquo;s pep+ climate, packaging, water and agricultural goals.

The LIVE Stage

From Field to Shelf: How Procurement Powers Positive Impact Across the Value Chain

Keynote Presentation

Chief Sustainability Officer, North America

Burgess Scott Davis

Chief Procurement & Supply Chain Officer

Marcelo Stefani

This session will explore how executive leadership shapes the trajectory of corporate sustainability across procurement and supply chain functions. The discussion will focus on embedding ESG principles into core business and sourcing strategies, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation, and driving measurable impact through clear vision, effective governance, and collaboration across the entire value chain.

The Leadership Impact Forum

Panel Discussion

Chief Sustainability Officer

Lauren Riley

Noel Anderson

Chief Procurement Officer

Sirsij Peshin

Expo Area

Networking Break

The&nbsp;Ecolab&reg; Water Navigator IQ&trade;&nbsp;is an AI-enabled platform that helps translate water data into actionable insights that drive productivity, performance and resilience. It alerts users to emerging physical risks that could disrupt operations. By connecting site-level insights with an enterprise-wide view of water performance, Water Navigator IQ helps organizations move from localized action to a coordinated, global strategy. Using predictive analytics, companies can identify emerging conditions such as drought or flooding earlier, prioritize action and link water efficiency directly to increased production and business performance. Learn how to use this breakthrough AI tool to turn complex water data into decision-ready plans that your organization can act on.

Room 1

Increase Water Resilience, Business Performance and Growth with This Breakthrough AI Tool

Workshop

Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer

Emilio Tenuta

Sustainability Reporting Analyst, Corporate Sustainability

Matthea Najberg

Director, Corporate Sustainability Marketing

Amie Hedblom

Join Cassandra Garber, Chief Sustainability Officer at General Motors, as she reflects on her first year leading GM&rsquo;s sustainability efforts. Cassandra will share insights on navigating today&rsquo;s sustainability challenges, reshaping corporate strategy, and driving impactful change in an era of rapid environmental and market shifts.

Sustainability Stage

Sustainability Strategies that Meet the Moment

Fireside Chat

Cassandra Garber

Group Content Director

Steven Downes

In this keynote, Walmart&rsquo;s Chief Sustainability Officer Kathleen McLaughlin explores the shift toward a regenerative business model where sustainability is a core driver of commercial resilience. She will detail how the world&rsquo;s largest retailer integrates environmental goals into its primary operations&mdash;from decarbonizing supply chains to restoring ecosystems&mdash;demonstrating that planetary progress is now a fundamental requirement for long-term business success. This session provides a strategic roadmap for leveraging corporate scale to accelerate systemic change and industry-wide impact.

The Business of Sustainability: Accelerating Progress

Kathleen McLaughlin

Nature-based solutions are central to restoring ecosystems, enhancing resilience and achieving long-term decarbonisation. This discussion will showcase practical applications such as reforestation, regenerative agriculture and urban greening, alongside the challenges of financing, monitoring and equity. The session will highlight how aligning business, policy and communities with natural systems can deliver measurable impact.

The Nature-Based Solutions Summit

Jen Huffstetler

Co-Founder

David Luba

Director of Value Chain Engagement

Josh VanDeWalle

SVP of Private Sector Engagement

Sheila Bonini

Head of Sustainability

Jami Goldman

Part of our co-located event Procurement &amp; Supply Chain LIVE,&nbsp;<a href="https://supplychaindigital.com/events/procurement-supply-chain-live/procurement-supply-chain-live-chicago-2026/agenda" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>&nbsp;to find out more about this session!

Humans vs. AI Agents: Who runs procurement in 2026?

CEO & Co-Founder

Vladimir Keil

Scott Childress, UPS Chief Sustainability Officer, explores how to bridge the gap between environmental responsibility and financial performance by treating carbon data with the same rigor as fiscal metrics. This keynote details data-driven strategies for scaling sustainability initiatives that drive both measurable decarbonization and long-term ROI across global logistics networks.

ROI Sustainability Strategies

Scott Childress

In a volatile market, supply chain risk is no longer theoretical, it is already costing companies billions. Join Dexter Galvin, SVP Climate at EcoVadis, as he reveals brand new insights from the 2026 Sustainable Procurement Barometer and outlines&nbsp;how leading organizations are turning risk into resilience and a competitive advantage.

The Resilience Premium: Building Supply Chains that Outperform Volatility

SVP, Climate

Dexter Galvin

Innovation Zone

Innovation Session with Watershed

Innovation Session

Sustainability Advisor

Alexandra Rodrigues

This panel brings together women shaping the future of sustainability, procurement, and supply chain. They will share insights on leading with purpose, driving inclusive cultures, and strengthening business resilience through diverse leadership.

Women in Leadership

Renae Kezar

Eva Choe

Director, Procurement and Contracts Management

Samantha Demick

Technology and innovation are transforming the way organizations address environmental and social challenges. This panel brings together experts and industry leaders to explore how AI, data analytics, digital platforms, and emerging technologies are reshaping sustainability strategies across sectors.

Innovation & Technology in Sustainability

Global Head, Digital & Agentic Innovation & Sustainability Strategy

Dr. Jutta Pils

Chief Marketing Officer

Jodi Susman

Vice President of Sustainability and Analyst Relations

Dave Duncan

ESG Controller & Sustainability Strategy VP

Pooja Knight

Co-Founder and CEO

Saleh ElHattab

SkyNRG: What is SAF - and why should you care

Senior Commercial Manager

Jez Lowe

This session explores how high-quality water serves as the lifeblood of SGS&rsquo;s operations, from brand sustainability to community resilience. Discover why protecting this finite resource is not just an environmental priority, but a fundamental requirement for our liquid gold to exist.

No Water, No Whiskey

Chief Environmental Sustainability Officer and Enterprise Risk Management

Kim Marotta

As global water scarcity intensifies, the intersection of sustainability and profitability has never been more critical. In this keynote, Emilio Tenuta explores why water stewardship is the ultimate engine for business resilience, demonstrating how smart water management secures long-term growth for both industry and the planet.

Why the Future of Growth Runs Through Water

Innovation Session with Gravity

AI is emerging as a transformative force for sustainability, from predictive analytics to carbon tracking and resource optimization. This workshop invites participants to share experiences and explore how AI can be harnessed to accelerate progress toward environmental and social goals. 
 
Key takeaways:

<ul>
	<li>Explore real-world applications of AI in sustainability initiatives</li>
	<li>Understand the opportunities and risks of deploying AI at scale</li>
	<li>Share strategies for integrating AI into existing sustainability frameworks</li>
	<li>Discuss how AI can unlock new efficiencies, insights, and impact</li>
</ul>

AI for Sustainability Leaders: Practical Tactics to Move Faster

Decarbonisation is at the core of the global net zero transition. This summit will examine pathways across energy, transport, manufacturing and finance, with a focus on scaling clean technologies, advancing regulation and enabling cross-sector collaboration. Panellists will discuss how global alignment and decisive action can reduce emissions while supporting sustainable growth.

Global Decarbonisation Strategies

Global Head of Sustainability

Maurice Loosschilder

VP, Global Sustainability

Chelsea Lamar

Sr. Director, Global Sustainability (Climate, Nature & Human Rights)

Linda Caramichael

In this fireside chat, Beth Hart explores how integrating environmental stewardship and social purpose into the core of McDonald&#39;s operations strengthens long-term brand stability. Discover how a commitment to people and the planet acts as a vital buffer against global volatility while driving sustainable growth.

The Role of Sustainability and Social Impact in Building Business Resilience

Beth Hart

Innovation Session with Sedex

Vice President, North America

Matthew Terreni

Nature-based solutions are under increasing scrutiny. Greenwashing risk, failed carbon credits, and tightening disclosure requirements mean vague commitments are no longer enough. In this session, veritree&rsquo;s David Luba shows how field data, satellite imagery, and bioacoustics deliver science-backed, verified proof of restoration impact from the ground up.

Closing the Trust Gap: Verified Proof for Nature Investments

Enterprise Partnership Executive

Adam McLaughlin

AI is reshaping how organisations approach sustainability, procurement and supply chain management. This panel explores how innovation in AI enables smarter decision-making, improved efficiency and measurable progress toward sustainability goals, while debating how technology can drive both performance and positive impact.

The AI Innovation Debate

Debate

Chief Innovation & Growth Officer

Rasha Hasaneen

Director, Data Center Sustainability

Dr. Alyson Freeman

AI Product Marketing Lead

Luhua Xu

Executive Presentation with Elida Beauty

Part of our co-located event Procurement &amp; Supply Chain LIVE, <a href="https://supplychaindigital.com/events/procurement-supply-chain-live/procurement-supply-chain-live-chicago-2026/panels#1adcfc8998cac0defc9688e424a015fc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a> to find out more about this panel!

The Procurement Strategy Forum

The Green Line: Using AI to Drive Decarbonization Across Supply Chains

Alexis Normand

Sophie Beckham explores how sustainability strategy evolves during times of major corporate transformation. As International Paper reshapes its business and develops new sustainability goals, Beckham will share insights on aligning environmental ambition with strategic change, demonstrating how companies can use moments of transition to strengthen impact, drive innovation, and build a more resilient future.

A New Leaf: When Strategic Shifts Help us Grow Forward

Sophie Beckham

Why AI Intake & Orchestration is the New Foundation of Procurement Agility

Heightened water stress is a growing global risk, requiring urgent and innovative responses by&nbsp;business,&nbsp;government&nbsp;and communities. This session will explore how&nbsp;organisations&nbsp;can move beyond efficiency toward water positivity, through replenishment, circular&nbsp;practices&nbsp;and watershed management. Speakers will highlight emerging frameworks,&nbsp;partnerships&nbsp;and technologies that ensure water security while creating a positive impact on communities and ecosystems.

The Water Sustainability Summit

US Sustainability Director

Courtney Tripp

US Chief Executive Officer

Kelly Parsons

Vice President - Sustainability

Dr. Oriana Raabe

Chief Mission Officer

John Ikeda

In this session, Dr. Marcia Balisciano explores the current landscape of global sustainability, highlighting the shift from ambitious commitments to measurable, data-driven action. Gain insights into how evolving regulations and technological integration are redefining corporate responsibility and resilience in a rapidly changing world.

State of Play for Sustainability in 2026

Dr. Márcia Balisciano

How do you bridge the gap between high-level OECD guidelines and daily procurement decisions? This session demonstrates the practical application of EcoVadis through an integrated suite of sustainability solutions. 
 
We will walk through a live end-to-end workflow designed to help you master every stage of the supplier journey: 
&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Risk Mapping:&nbsp;Identify geographical and industry-specific vulnerabilities at scale.</li>
	<li>Light-Touch Questionnaires:&nbsp;Efficiently screen your tail-end spend and high-volume portfolios.</li>
	<li>Deep-Dive Assessments:&nbsp;Gain granular visibility into high-risk supplier operations.</li>
	<li>Carbon Assessment:&nbsp;Measure and manage Scope 3 emissions with precision.</li>
	<li>The Worker&#39;s Voice:&nbsp;Validate social compliance through direct, authentic feedback from the factory floor.</li>
</ul>

 
Learn how to automate due diligence and gain the high-quality data needed to protect your brand and strengthen your supply chain.

From Risk to Resilience: Tech-Driven Sustainable Procurement

Account Executive - Customer Growth

Emily George

Sales Engineer

Chanel Riosa

In this 20-minute demo, 3Degrees will walk through how companies can use transferable tax credits (TTCs) to both make credible emission reduction claims and reduce federal tax liability. While TTCs do not traditionally come with the energy attribute certificates (EACs) necessary to make claims, this session will explore practical options to bundle TTCs with a PPA or EACs that enable claims while improving the overall business case. This tactical session will feature market data, policy updates and real world insights, leaving attendees with concrete structuring ideas and questions to take back to tax, finance, and sustainability teams.

Demo: From Tax Burden to Clean Energy Strategy – Making Transferable Tax Credits Work for You

Associate Director, Power Markets

Adam Long

In this keynote, Scott Clawson shares how Culligan integrates water stewardship directly into its business model to drive innovation and competitive advantage. Learn how a CEO-led commitment to sustainability transforms environmental challenges into tangible value for customers, shareholders, and the planet.

How Sustainability Creates Value at Culligan: A CEO Perspective

Scott Clawson

Predictive Procurement: Deliveroo’s Blueprint for Modern Ops

This session explores how organisations are navigating the shift to a low-carbon energy future. Panellists will discuss strategies for adopting renewable solutions, integrating new technologies, and overcoming operational and financial challenges to accelerate the energy transition.

The Energy Transition Forum

U.S. Head of HSE and Sustainability

Allison Bresloff

Vice President, Sustainability

Emmanuel Guilhamon

VP, Sustainability

Amy Pastor

The Supply Chain Strategy Forum

Your Favorite Beer Company Cuts Down a Forest a Day. Here's What Bernastic is Doing About It

Inventor, Founder

Michael Bernstein

This fireside chat explores how Henry Schein is embedding sustainability into the core of its business model to create shared value across its supply chain, customers, and communities. Positioned at the intersection of healthcare delivery and distribution, the conversation will unpack how the company&rsquo;s dual role shapes a sustainability strategy that goes beyond compliance to drive measurable business outcomes, from emissions reductions and investor confidence to executive accountability. It will also examine the evolution of ESG from a peripheral initiative to a strategic imperative, highlighting key data points that demonstrate value creation, the challenges of setting science-based net-zero targets, and the integration of social impact into commercial operations. Finally, the discussion will offer practical insights for leaders navigating growing scrutiny and political headwinds, while maintaining a long-term commitment to sustainable growth.

The Healthy Business Case for Sustainability: Henry Schein’s Approach to Creating Shared Value

Jennifer Kim Field

The circular economy is redefining production, consumption and value creation. This forum will examine strategies for waste reduction, product design, reuse and advanced recycling, while exploring new business models that balance profitability with sustainability. Panellists will share insights into scaling circular practices across global supply chains and industries

Circularity & Recycling

Sr. Manager - Enterprise Finance and Impact Strategy

Swamy Boggarapu

Sustainability Director

Larissa Ogera D'Otaviano

Director, Environmental Sustainability and Compliance Strategy

Brijesh Krishnan

Sustainability managers sit at the center of a broad stakeholder ecosystem. A successful&nbsp;corporate sustainability program&nbsp;will clearly link non-financial data,&nbsp;sustainability performance and value, and corporate strategy.&nbsp;Gabriel Presler, Head of Sustainability at Morningstar, will discuss&nbsp;the way financial services firms navigate this ecosystem during a period of&nbsp;shifting expectations, regulatory divergence, and&nbsp;increasing focus&nbsp;on corporate climate action.&nbsp;

The Value Equation: How Sustainability Leaders Navigate a Complex Ecosystem

Global Head of Enterprise Sustainability

Gabriel Presler

Organisations are under growing pressure to embed sustainability across strategy, operations and culture. This forum explores how senior leaders are aligning climate, social and governance priorities with business objectives, driving innovation, resilience and measurable impact. Panelists will share insights on integrating sustainability into decision-making and shaping long-term value creation.

The Corporate Environmental Strategy Forum

Pratik Raval

Bridgette Bell McAdoo

VP, Global Sustainability Strategy

Yupu Zhao

Head of Global Sustainability

Paul Yang

The role of the Chief Sustainability Officer is evolving fast&mdash;but many leaders are still operating within a mandate that&rsquo;s too narrow for the challenges ahead. 
 
In this keynote, NetApp Chief Sustainability Officer Nicola Acutt makes the case for &ldquo;getting outside&rdquo;&mdash;both literally and mentally. Drawing on her leadership journey, she explores how reconnecting with the natural world and stepping beyond the traditional CSO remit can unlock new opportunities for sustainability leaders to drive business transformation and real impact.

Get Outside: Expanding the Modern CSO Mandate

Chief Sustainability Officer & VP, Workplace Experience

Nicola Acutt

Why Attend Sustainability LIVE: The US Summit? Sustainability LIVE: The US Summit returns on April 21-22, bringing together leaders who are driving real progress on sustainability across their organisations. Co-located with Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: The US Summit, the event offers a broader lens on sustainability, focused on strategy, innovation, and business transformation. With over 2,000 in-person and virtual attendees, the two-day event delivers the insights, connections, and practical takeaways needed to move from intention to impact. The agenda features 50+ speakers, 10 focused content tracks, and four executive workshops designed to support action on climate, circularity, responsible growth, and culture change.

Corporate Training Package

Room 2

Sustainability LIVE: The US Summit 2026

Sustainability LIVE

Corporate Training Packages

2026 Sustainability LIVE Sponsors & Partners

Headline

Ecolab

Headline

EcoVadis

Headline

Zip

Headline

Coupa

Headline

Jabil Procurement and Supply Chain Services

Headline

Lio

Corperate

Sedex

Platinum

Watershed

Platinum

Gravity

Platinum

veritree

Platinum

Greenly

Platinum

Budderfly

Gold

SkyNRG

Gold

3Degrees

Gold

Iris

Gold

Iris Carbon

Bronze

Spare-it

Bronze

Bernastic

Bronze

Sinai

Water Sponsor

Culligan International

Media Partner

HAAMI Digital Consultancy

Media Partner

Climate 17

Media Partner

Circular Connect

Media Partner

Green Digest

Media Partner

AI Tools Network

Media Partner

SDG News

Media Partner

Cryptoken Media

Media Partner

The Blue Phoenix Institute

Media Partner

Startups Magazine

Media Partner

Allen & York

Media Partner

Sustainability Magazine

Media Partner

WaterAid

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