Loblaw, Walmart, LCBO, P&G Canada, Canadian Tire, McDonald’s, Maple Leaf Foods, Sleep Country, Ikea Canada, Estee Lauder, Canada Post discuss Sustainability.

Topics Explored at RCC's Retail Sustainability Conference on

October 3, 2023 at The International Centre:

Systemic Change in Plastics and Product Sustainability

In an evolving EPR landscape, industry solutions are critical to Canada's urgent plastic waste challenge. Mr. Weston will share how system change underpins Loblaw's commitment to make all control brand and in-store packaging recyclable and reusable by 2025.

Galen Weston

President & Chairman

Loblaw Companies Limited

 Sponsor: 

Leadership’s Blueprint to Net Zero
True leadership transcends mere profitability—it crafts a legacy. Explore the visionary strides key industry leaders are making towards net zero waste and emissions. Learn how top retailers and manufacturers are embracing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) systems, managing product lifecycles, packaging, and navigating supply chain complexities. Our panel of experts offers invaluable insights from their journeys, spotlighting both triumphs and tribulations on their paths to sustainable change.

Nabeela Elsayed

Chief Operations Officer

Walmart Canada

George Soleas

President & CEO

LCBO

Geraldine Huse

President

P&G Canada

Sponsor: 

Decoding ESG Reporting for Tomorrow’s Investors
In an era of heightened scrutiny, the demand for clear, concise, and comprehensive Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting is soaring. Michael Jantzi, a distinguished member of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), clarifies the evolving landscape of ESG standards. Gain a deeper understanding of frameworks, rating agencies, and the relentless push towards unparalleled data transparency and comparability.

Michael Jantzi

 International Sustainability

Standards Board (ISSB)

Decarbonizing Retail: Practical Steps for Scope 1 & Scope 2 Emissions
Explore how leading retailers in Canada are leveraging every means – from AI thermostats, sustainable building designs, and eco-friendly materials to decarbonize within Scope 1 and Scope 2. Learn about the role of certifications in authenticating sustainability efforts and how initiatives, such as carbon offset flights, are actively reducing carbon emissions. 

Mary De Guzman

Sleep Country Canada

Crystal Rasa

IKEA Canada

 Jonathan Farkouh

Estée Lauder 

 Gabe Smith 

Schneider Electric 

Also attending RCC's Retail Sustainability Conference:

• Lush 
• Metro
• Burnbrae Farms
• Clorox Canada
• Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd
• Danone Canada
• Dollarama LP

• Holt Renfrew
• Hudson's Bay Company
• Kruger Products
• Sephora
• Staples
• The Coca Cola Company
• Walmart Canada Corp

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