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With Ann Tracy (CSO, Colgate-Palmolive), Tom Szaky (CEO, TerraCycle), Kim Matsoukas (Dir. Sustainability, Coach), Hafiz Bello (Deputy Dir. Innovation, NYSERDA), Deborah Dull (Founder, Circular Supply Chain Network), Travis Bradford (Founder, Prometheus Inst for Sustainable Development).
The Forum at Columbia, 601 W 125th St
Mar 28 (Fri) , 2025 @ 08:00 AM
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The 2025 Columbia Sustainability Symposium will convene industry leaders & academics to examine the technologies, financial mechanisms, & operational strategies that improve resource efficiency across global industries.nThe morning sessions will focus on the enabling industries that provide the infrastructure, technology, & resources across sectors at scale. Discussions will cover the latest advancements in clean energy deployment, financing for sustainable technologies, & circular manufacturing.nThe afternoon will feature industry-specific discussions on how fashion, electronics, & food companies are adapting their supply chains, materials, & production processes to reduce waste & environmental impact while maintaining operational viability.nPlease note that this Luma page is for non-Columbia affiliates only.nSchedulenMorningn 8:00 - 8:45: Registration & Coffeen 8:45 - 9:30: Opening Remarks & Morning Keynote, Speakers:nAnn Tracy, CSO of Colgate-Palmolive;nDeborah Dull, Founder of The Circular Supply Chain Network, Managing Partner at Trillium Digital Services.n 9:30 - 10:20: Session 1: Charting Decarbonization Pathways for the U.S. Electric Power Sector, Speakers:nTravis Bradford, President & Founder of the Prometheus Institute for Sustainable Development - Columbia University Professor & Senior Lecturer;nHafiz Bello, Deputy Director of Innovation (Grid Modernization at NYSERDA;nScott Schwartz, VP of Development at RWE.nBenjamin Hertz-Shagel, Global Head of Grid Edge at Wood Mackenzie.n 10:20 - 10:50: Coffee Breakn 10:50 - 11:40: Session 2: Financing Enabling Technologies Across the U.S. & Emerging Markets, Speakers:nCarolyn Kim Allwin, Adjunct Professor, previous Head of ESG & Sustainability at Capco;nLauren Singer, Managing Partner at Overview;nEmilio Fabbrizzi, Managing Director, Americas Head of Renewable & Infrastructure at DNB Markets;nChris Creed, Partner at Galvanize Climate Solutions.n 11:40 - 12:30: Session 3: Circular Material & Product Flows, Speakers:nAly Bryan, Investor at Closed Loop Partners;nTom Szaky, CEO at TerraCycle;nDeborah Dull, Founder of The Supply Chain Network, Managing Partner at Trillium Digital Services;nLauren Phipps, Chief of Staff at Molg.nAfternoonn 12:30 - 2:00: Lunch Breakn 2:00 - 2:50: Session 4: Fashion - Fighting the Rise of Trash Fashion, Speakers:nMichelle Gabriel, Program Director at IE New York College - Adjunct Faculty at Columbia;nKim Matsoukas, Director of Sustainability at Coach;nRachel Van Metre Kibbe, CEO at Circular Services Group - CEO at American Circular Textiles - Strategic Advisor at The Nature Conservancy;nJess Schreiber, Founder & CEO at FABSCRAP.n3:00 - 3:50: Session 5: Electronics - Sustainable Hardware Product Life Cycles, Speakers:nKenny Arnold, Senior Manager of Service Design at Ellen MacArthur Foundation;nDavid Hirschler, Chief Sustainability Officer at ERI;nRich Bulger, Partner at Capital Growth Partners;nLucas Gutterman, Designed to Last Campaign Director at PIRG.n 4:00 - 4:50: Session 6: Food - Supply Chain Innovation & Sustainable Sourcing, Speakers:nJohn Lee, Director, Mission & Sustainability, Nature at Danone;nMegan Larmer, Senior Director or Programs at Glynwood Center for Regional Food & Farming;nSarela Herrada, Co-Founder at SIMPLi - Board Member at Regenerative Organic Alliance;nEthan Soloviev, Chief Innovation Officer at HowGood.n 5:00 - 7:00: Networking, Appetizers + CocktailsnThe night prior to the Symposium, March 27th, we will be co-hosting a Critical Minerals Circular Supply Chain Hackathon. Winners will be eligible to present their solutions during the Symposium.
 
 
 
 
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