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Columbia Sustainability Symposium
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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 |
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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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