About the ESG Summit
Thursday, October 5th, 2023
at the Boston Harbor Hotel
Arrival @ 11:30am
You are invited to join us as we reconvene on ESG, sustainability and decarbonization, with an intimate conversation with leaders across healthcare, construction, banking, real estate, academia, energy, clean tech, government, and consulting.
Last year our goal was to build awareness of sustainability and ESG mandates and discuss ways to achieve a new reality in healthcare and real estate that centers around investment in healthier buildings and healthier communities. You can view last year’s summary video here:
This year, we will focus on demonstrable results: what is working and what is not across sustainability, ESG, and a more resilient US healthcare system. The current financial realities of a strong labor market, high cost of capital, wavering consumer sentiment, considerable government incentives with aggressive oversight, and an awakened national consciousness shocked by continued climate devastation requires a comprehensive plan. An effective plan will incorporate transparent communication, broad community engagement, and a new way of collaborating that challenges status quo thinking and vigilant special interests.
Speakers will include Joint Commission President Dr. Jonathan Perlin, best-in-class leaders in healthcare sustainability and ESG, and C-suite representatives in leading finance, construction, and technology organizations.
Agenda
11:30am
Arrival & Check-in
Meritage Room
Welcome to the Boston Harbor Hotel! Make your way to the Meritage Room on the second floor and check-in with our team.
11:45am - 12:30pm
Welcome Lunch
Meritage Room
Enjoy a wonderful meal with a beautiful view, before opening remarks and the program begins.
12:30pm - 4:00pm
Program
Meritage Room
We have a day full of insightful topics, all focused on the world of ESG and sustainability. Participation welcome!
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Private Cocktail Reception
Meritage Room
Network with fellow guests, ask questions, and enjoy refreshing cocktails with the Boston Harbor as your back drop.
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Dinner & Drinks: The Valiant Yacht
Departs Rowes Wharf: Gate A
Let the networking continue, all while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, drinks, music and beautiful views aboard the luxury Valiant yacht.
Program
12:30pm - 4:00pm
Program at Boston Harbor Hotel: Meritage Room
12:30pm-12:50pm
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Presented by:Dr. Lindsey Butler, PhD, MSc
Head of Sustainability and ESG, CREF Global
12:50pm-1:30pm
Environmental Impacts of Healthcare Keynote and Q&A
Presented by:Dr. Jonathan B. Perlin M.D., Ph.D., M.S.H.A., M.A.C.P., F.A.C.M.I.
President and Chief Executive Officer, The Joint Commission
1:35pm-2:00pm
Environmental Stewardship: What is Working and What is Not | A Conversation with Best-in-Class Leaders
Moderator:Dr. Lindsey Butler, PhD, MSc
Head of Sustainability and ESG, CREF Global
Panelists:
Heather Henriksen
Chief Sustainability Officer, Harvard University
Bob Biggio
Chief Sustainability Officer and SVP of Real Estate, Boston Medical Center
Shane Dunne
Sustainability Manager, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
2:10pm-2:30pm
The Evolving Regulatory Landscape: CSRD, Federal Sustainable Products Procurement Rule, SEC, SB253
Presented by:Cora Lee Mooney
Partner, PwC
Patrick Larkin
Business Unit Leader, Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Practice, Clark Hill
2:35pm-3:00pm
Financing Tools to Advance Sustainability
Moderator:Joe Kennedy III
Managing Director, Citizens Energy and Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs
Panelists:
Bali Kumar
Chief Operating Officer, PACE Loan Group
Michelle LaLiberte
Thematic Investment Strategist, UBS
Joel Serface
Director of Energy Innovation, VHB
3:00pm-3:10pm
BREAK
3:10pm-3:30pm
ASHRAE Standards and ESG
Presented by:Sam Molyneux
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Poppy Health
3:35pm-4:00pm
Technology and Tools to Advance Decarbonization and Reduce Costs
Moderator: Ryan Hayden
Chief Strategy and Digital Officer, CREF Global
Panelists:
Amit Gupta
Chief Executive Officer, Aeroseal
Pritesh Gandhi
Lead of Digital Transformation, HOLCIM
Robert Mesirow
Partner, PwC
4:00pm
Closing Remarks
Presented by:Ryan Hayden
Chief Digital & Strategy Officer, CREF Global
Speakers
Headlines
News & Updates from attendees and others from the ESG Summit
Lehigh Valley Health Network Breaks Ground on New Hospital
Eversource Enhances its Carbon Reduction Goals by Committing to Science-Based Target
The Future Our Grandchildren Deserve
Event Photos
Location
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