We’ve been taking from the environmental future for the economic present and we’re now on the cusp of a decade of consequences. A climate emergency, global social inequalities, biodiversity loss and increased investor and consumer pressure for business to act. Business needs to step up ambitions to tackle and adapt to the changing climate.

We need action. New ways of collaborating. New business models. New forms of investments.

But just how do you go about designing for this level of ambitious change? At The Responsible Business Summit New York 2020 we will convene 750+ CEOs, Chief Sustainability Officers, ESG investors and leading NGOs from across the globe to share their latest strategies, and more importantly, tangible insights into how they are helping deliver the required transformation of business. How they’re delivering a sustainable economy. This is the only forum bringing together senior brand leaders in an intimate setting for two days of honest, frank and open discussion on how to deliver the required change.

Will this be the terrible 20s or the transformative 20s? That’s up to you. Lead the decade of action, starting at the Responsible Business Summit New York 2020

“The RBS serves as a true forum for open and honest discussion around purpose-driven business. It was encouraging to see so many leaders collaborate and share both successes and challenges on their own journey to doing good”

Jay Gould, Chief Executive Officer, Interface

750 Business Leaders on How to Lead the Decade of Action

What you’ll learn at the Responsible Business Summit New York

Climate adaption leadership: Build regenerative and resilient strategies that deliver market-level change on key climate risks and opportunities
Going beyond ESG disclosures: Performance-based metrics and goal setting fit for investors
Making sustainability THE future blueprint for business: Proving the ROI of sustainability and embedding within all business
Build the 21^st Century supply chain: Utilise new technologies, partnerships and procurement strategies and transform to a clean, circular and positive impact value chain
ESG Gone Mainstream: Hear from leading investors on how ESG is being utilised as a guide to the movement of capital

Leading brands you will meet in 2020

The 2019 Summit will bring together 750+ senior corporate executives from North America's leading brands. A key component of our event is our emphasis on networking across the two days – we strive to ensure you meet the people you need to meet to help advance your ambitions. Click here to see a sample list of attendees at the 2019 Summit

Representatives include:

Chief Executive Officer
President
Chief Sustainability Officer
Chief Environment Officer
Head of ESG
Chief Sustainable Investing Officer
Chief Investment Officer
Head of Social Impact Investing
Head of Sustainable Finance
Vice President of Environment
Global Vice President of Communications
Sustainability Director
Vice President Sustainability
Director Climate Change
Head of Sustainability
Head of CSR
Corporate Social Responsibility Director
Global Head of Sustainable Development
Vice President, Public Affairs and Sustainability
Chief Sustainability Officer & Chief Resiliency Officer
Chief Economist
Senior Vice President of Sustainability
Chief Social Responsibility Officer
Director Human Rights and Supply Chain
Director of Sustainability & EHS

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New Brella networking: Only the Best Networking at Ethical Corporation Summits

Name: The Responsible Business Summit New York
Start: 2020-03-17T08:30
End: 2020-03-18T17:00
Location: Marriott Brooklyn Bridge

We believe in maximising your experience on site, and that’s why we’ve invested time and energy to ensure you meet everyone you’d like to. Aside from conference sessions that encourage interaction between the marketing leaders and innovators, we also use an excellent networking app called ‘ Brella.’ Before you arrive at the event you can schedule a series of short 1:1 meetings with your key targets. This is a very effective way of ordering your networking goals and taking even more value from the conference. This is free to all conference attendees.

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Real decision-makers, Real diversity

Ethical Corporation brings together senior executives from leading multinational brands all under one roof.

10+ hours of supreme networking with leaders in the sustainability and corporate responsibility space – plenty of time to form lasting business relationships
C-level executives from across the industry look to share and solve key issues faced in 2020
Pre-event Q&As and webinars plus post event reports and video recordings ensures you can get exposure on your initiatives across the an extended period

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“Ethical Corporation over its years has made a major contribution in advancing the cause of more responsible and sustainable business models. It provides a unique, refreshing perspective and insights for the responsible business leaders. ”

Paul Polman, Former CEO, Unilever

We guarantee an event like no other

Issue-based workshops:

To get to the crux of an issue requires honest, frank and open discussion. At RBSNY we will host 2-hour workshops on key topics, including:

Climate Disclosures - Accurately reporting climate impacts, risks and future opportunities
Engage Rankings and Ratings Agencies on Methodology
The Quest to Replace Plastic
Implementing Science Based Targets – Aiming for a 1.5-degree Target
From Pilot to Scale – How can Companies Mainstream a Circular System
Restoration of the Natural Capital
Setting a competitive price on carbon

Click here to explore the full agenda

The Investor Perspective:

There is no question that capitalism as we know it is dead.

CEOs have no choice but to have both a shareholder return & a stakeholder return—managing and measuring both.

Across the two days we’ll be hosting sessions and interactive ‘meet and speak’ opportunities where corporates, investors and others can share their ideas and challenges.

Only through open and constructive dialogue will we accelerate the required transformation.

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DISRUPTER SPACE New for 2020!

Discover the most innovative start ups and entrepreneurs disrupting everything from social impact, the circular economy, climate action and more. 15 minute disrupter pitches across both afternoons with opportunities for investment and collaboration to create more impact.

Contact us now for more information

Improved networking opportunities:

We understand that the best connections are sometimes made away from the conference space.

That’s why in 2020 we will be using a new and improved networking app for attendees to meet their fellow peers and have those quality connections and discussions.

Over 70% of attendees signed up to the app
1400 messages sent across the two days
600 meetings scheduled through the app

*Stats taken from a 300 attendee European Ethical Corporation event

See who you could be networking with

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for the future economy

Renowned as the meeting place delivering solutions for sustainability professionals, where they meet to learn, network and do business.

750+ ;eaders from across the globe will convene in New York, March 17-18 2020 to tackle core challenges with world-class experts, hear about circular strategies and the latest disruptive technologies, and to collaborate, forming partnerships with new and existing suppliers.

If you work in sustainability ESG, energy or communications services, make sure you’re in New York March 17-18, for #RBSNY 2020!

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“The Responsible Business Summit drives collaboration to help business address some of the world’s most complex business and resource challenges”

Christophe Beck, Executive VP and President, Ecolab

“Amid rapidly changing customer and market needs, it’s critical that businesses not lose focus of their core mission. The Responsible Business Summit NY allows companies to share strategies for staying on track.”

Calvin G. Butler Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Baltimore Gas and Electric Company

How can I register?

Your Responsible Business Summit ticket includes:

Access to 25+ exhibiting companies, live demos and tech showcases
Be part of the social wave; Twitter, LinkedIn, press and live discussion
Exclusive networking drinks following Day 1
Access to all conference keynotes and immersive sessions on both days
Excellent breakfast, lunch, refreshments and drinks
60+ practical case studies and talks delivered by decision makers and thought leaders
Interactive panel discussions, seminars and social meets
Login to the Brella event networking app, to schedule 1:1 meetings and more
Access to the speaker presentations and recordings of each session following the event

Upgrading to VIP gets you all of the above, plus:

VIP registration – beat the queues, get to the coffee machines & networking area first
VIP seating – opportunity to get the best seats in the house, specially reserved for VIPs
Post-Conference Package – Including post-conference e-Book

Good to hear you’ll be joining us at The Responsible Business Summit! For your convenience, you have several options to purchase your pass:

Pay with credit card

Just go through the registration process by hitting the button. If you own a discount code you’ll be able to use this in the course of the registration process.

Pay via invoice and bank transfer

Just go through the registration process by hitting the button. If you own a discount code you’ll be able to use this in the course of the registration process. Our accounts team will send you your invoice. If you have any queries please email Accounts Receivable at AR@fc-bi.com

Group Arrangements

The more the merrier. If you’re considering joining The Responsible Business Summit with a group of 2 or more or to bring several clients, don’t hesitate to reach out to Ed ed.long@ethicalcorp.com for our attractive group offers.

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How to Lead the Decade of Action

Finance / Adaptation / Collaboration

750+ Attendees

120+ Speakers

20+ CEOs

10+ Workshops

100+ Investors

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Our world-class speaker faculty:

VF Corporation

Steve Rendle

Hanesbrands

Gerald Evans

Firmenich

Gilbert Ghostine

JP Morgan

Marilyn Ceci

APG Asset Management

Anna Pot

Newmont

Tom Palmer

Shift

Caroline Rees

Hermes Investment

Saker Nusseibeh

Nokia

Karoliina Loikkanen

BNP Paribas

Hervé Duteil

BlackRock

Danielle Sugarman

General Mills

Mary Jane Melendez

Unilever

Rebecca Marmot

“The RBS serves as a true forum for open and honest discussion around purpose-driven business. It was encouraging to see so many leaders collaborate and share both successes and challenges on their own journey to doing good”

Jay Gould, Chief Executive Officer, Interface

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750 Business Leaders on How to Lead the Decade of Action

$12 Trillion Opportunity: The time to invest is now – Be part of the growth, development and transformation:

Key Themes for 2020

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Leading brands you will meet in 2020

Representatives include:

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New Brella networking: Only the Best Networking at Ethical Corporation Summits

“This is where the solutions are”

Satya Tripathi, Assistant Secretary-General, UN Environment

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Real decision-makers, Real diversity

Build brand awareness and generate leads on the exhibition floor

What’s happening in the Exhibition Hall?

Responsible Supply Chain Zone

ESG, Data and Disclosure Zone

The Future of… Zone

Communication and Engagement Zone

1-to-1 Meeting Zone

Chill 'n Charge Zone #1

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Chill 'n Charge Zone #3

“Ethical Corporation over its years has made a major contribution in advancing the cause of more responsible and sustainable business models. It provides a unique, refreshing perspective and insights for the responsible business leaders. ”

Paul Polman, Former CEO, Unilever

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We guarantee an event like no other

“The Ethical Corporation's Responsible Business Summit provides the perfect platform to collaborate and share best practice on sustainable business issues”

Craig Kreeger, CEO, Virgin Atlantic Airways

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Join us to deliver the blueprint for the future economy

What sets Ethical Corporation flagship summits apart?

“The Responsible Business Summit drives collaboration to help business address some of the world’s most complex business and resource challenges”

Christophe Beck, Executive VP and President, Ecolab

Click here to Download the detailed event brochure!

3 reasons why you have to attend #RBSNY:

“Amid rapidly changing customer and market needs, it’s critical that businesses not lose focus of their core mission. The Responsible Business Summit NY allows companies to share strategies for staying on track.”

Calvin G. Butler Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Baltimore Gas and Electric Company

Click here to Download the detailed event brochure!

What to expect in 2020

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How can I register?

Your Responsible Business Summit ticket includes:

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