Conference Day Two | Thursday, 26 June
8:00 am Check-In & Coffee
8:55 am Chair’s Opening Remarks
Implementing Strategic Initiatives & Defining Cross-Functional KPIs with Internal & External Stakeholders
9:00 am Navigating Scope 3: Improving Data Accuracy & Supplier Collaboration
Synopsis
- Addressing challenges in collecting accurate data from direct suppliers and down the value chain
- Providing suppliers with the tools and information to improve data collection accuracy, reduce emissions, and increase visibility through life cycle analysis and shared strategies
- Exploring practical implementations for reducing Scope 3 emissions globally and quantifying and reporting supplier-driven changes effectively
9:30 am Driving ESG Change: Managing People, Processes, & Mindsets for Sustainable Success
Synopsis
- Reiterating and communicating ESG goals effectively across functions to build a unified, cross-functional mindset
- Addressing the workforce impact of additional ESG responsibilities on top of their workload
- Transforming culture and mindset through internal initiatives that prioritise employee development, patient-centricity, and governance in global ESG strategies
10:00 am Roundtable Discussion: Enhancing Stakeholder Engagement: Social Strategies for Internal & External ESG Alignment
Synopsis
- Exploring purpose lead leadership to immobilise stakeholders around a shared purpose
- Successfully integrating ESG strategies within a company so that it is not just a tick box expertise
- Deciphering best practises in setting goals that are inclusive, engaging, and useful
10:30 am Morning Break & Networking
Driving the Future of Sustainability: Exploring Impactful ESG Initiatives
11:30 am Choosing the Right ESG Initiatives: Prioritising Impact & Alignment
Synopsis
- Assessing the potential impact of ESG initiatives across key areas such as decarbonisation, resource optimisation, and water management
- Developing a structured approach to prioritise initiatives that align with organisational goals and stakeholder expectations
- Establishing measurable criteria to evaluate and implement ESG programs effectively
12:00 pm Aligning the Speak Up Hotline with ESRS Reporting Requirements
Synopsis
- Exploring the Whistle-blower hotlines and their current focus
- Analysing the ESRS reporting requirements
- Understanding corporate governance and roles and responsibility within an organisation, in relation to the speak up hotline
12:30 pm Lunch & Networking
1:30 pm Achieving Supplier Diversity: Navigating Regional Challenges & Driving Meaningful Impact
Synopsis
- Addressing regional complexities in supplier diversity, from U.S. requirements for minority and veteran-owned businesses to global variations in diversity definitions and reporting
- Ensuring compliance with organisational requirements while fostering a meaningful and non-discriminatory approach to building a diverse supply chain
- Communicating the significance of supplier diversity to procurement teams and stakeholders, highlighting tangible benefits, meaningful metrics and sharing practical global solutions
2:00 pm Roundtable Discussion: Optimising Lobbying Policies & Risk Assessment to Elevate Governance Practices
Synopsis
- Defining risks and opportunities associated with anti-lobbying to enhance governance frameworks
- Exploring best practices for collaborating with stakeholders to develop effective and transparent policies
- Extrapolating actionable insights and key learnings to refine strategies and drive governance excellence
2:30 pm Above & Beyond – Ensuring Real-World Impact & Reporting on it With Patient
Synopsis
- Understanding Patient engagement: Why it should be a strategic pillar for ESG reporting
- Delving into ESG report analysis of pharma and medtech companies with regards to patient engagement
- Exploring metrics to measure and report on patient engagement
- Analysing implementation examples from life sciences and investors
2:30 pm Afternoon Break & Networking
3:00 pm Roundtable Discussion: Optimising Lobbying Policies & Risk Assessment to Elevate Governance Practices
Synopsis
- Defining risks and opportunities associated with anti-lobbying to enhance governance frameworks
- Exploring best practices for collaborating with stakeholders to develop effective and transparent policies.
- Extrapolating actionable insights and key learnings to refine strategies and drive governance excellence