Sustainability LIVE Chicago: Kate Heiny, Booking Holdings
Heading to Chicago for a co-located event alongside Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE, Sustainability LIVE Chicago will take place on 28 and 29 May 2025.
With one ticket unlocking access to three stages, the event will provide an exclusive opportunity to network and collaborate at the intersection of sustainability, procurement and supply chain.
Across the two-day event, attendees can look forward to a range of keynotes, panel discussions, fireside chats and masterclasses to equip them with the knowledge to stay ahead of the curve in these dynamic industries.
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Kate Heiny, VP of Sustainability at Booking Holdings
Kate Heiny is the VP of Sustainability at Booking Holdings. In her role, Kate leads sustainability across Booking Holdings’ operations, products and communities.
She is responsible for leading the company’s strategy to help build a more sustainable travel industry as a global leader in the industry, in addition to deepening strategic alignment and impact across the company’s brands.
Kate joined Booking Holdings from Europe's largest online fashion platform, Zalando, where she served as the Director of Sustainability and Corporate Citizenship following more than a decade in retail and fashion sustainability.
In 2023, Kate was elected to the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s Board of Directors, the organisation responsible for establishing and managing global standards for sustainable travel and tourism.
What inspired you to get involved in the event?
The exchange of ideas, examination of progress and actions and driving collective progress is integral to the future of our field, and we can’t do it as individuals working in a vacuum.
I’ve worked across different sectors throughout my career, with a red thread of building and shaping sustainability strategies from early stage to maturity.
One thing that I’ve found along that journey is that global forums, like this one, are an opportunity to create connections that can lead to real impact, at scale and while there are challenges ahead for our field, it is an exciting time to be here.
Provide an overview of what your keynote, panel or fireside chat will focus on.
I’m excited to explore how the travel industry is evolving to meet the growing demand for more sustainable options, despite a lingering say-do gap.
Travel providers are making strides towards becoming more sustainable, but scaling these efforts and meeting traveller demand remains a challenge.
During my fireside chat, I’ll discuss the strategies and tools that are helping travel providers, including hotels and short-term rental owners, transition from ambition to action, from adopting more sustainable operations to increasing transparency around traveler choices.
The role of the traveler in this equation is equally important - how can we empower individuals to make informed, responsible decisions that contribute to a more sustainable future for travel?
Ultimately, this conversation is about collaboration - how the industry, platforms, the public sector and travelers can work together to accelerate meaningful progress.
What do you hope to achieve through the event?
I’m looking forward to exchanging ideas with fellow industry leaders, innovators and changemakers, sharing insights, showcasing best practices and collaborating on solutions that can help us build momentum.
What emerging trends do you believe will shape the future of sustainability over the next decade?
Everywhere you look, innovation is moving faster than ever, and I know that will benefit the sustainability field in the coming decade.
From sustainable aviation fuels to more accurate and innovative uses of data, technology is accelerating our ability to find, test and deploy solutions to myriad challenges across industries. The future will be shaped by how well we can scale innovation.
NEW Innovation Zone
Sustainability LIVE Chicago is elevating its impact and global relevance with the launch of a brand-new Innovation Zone – a curated stage designed to spotlight the most exciting and transformative technologies driving sustainability forward.
Across two days, this space will host a series of focused 15-minute technology pitches, giving pioneering startups, scaleups and solution providers the chance to present their innovations to a high-calibre audience of sustainability leaders, investors and C-suite executives.
From climate tech and carbon measurement to AI-powered efficiency tools and next-gen materials, the zone is set to become the heartbeat of innovation at the show.
Networking opportunities
Beyond insights and trends, Sustainability LIVE Chicago is a unique opportunity to network with industry experts and peers across the intersection of sustainability, procurement and supply chain.
Join us in Chicago and take part in this transformative journey. Discover how sustainability, procurement and supply chain can work together to achieve sustainable development. Get your tickets TODAY.
Essential diary dates for 2025
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- Sustainability LIVE Dubai | 22 April
- Sustainability LIVE Chicago | 28-29 May
- Procurement LIVE Chicago | 28-29 May
- Supply Chain LIVE Chicago | 28-29 May
- Sustainability LIVE London | 9-10 September
- The Global Sustainability & ESG Awards | 10 September
- Sustainability LIVE: Climate Week NYC | 22 September
- Sustainability LIVE: COP 30 Brazil | 11 November
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